Welcome to the new SCE website! The site has been significantly reorganized, and new features added. This page introduces the new features of the site, but the best way to familiarize yourself with the site is to simply explore.
Navigation: Each item in the primary navigation menu located at the base of the header takes you to specific areas of the site. Some of these areas are self explanatory, others will be described in more detail below. The primary menu drops down to show sub pages. However, when you go to a specific section of the site, a section-specific menu box appears on the left, with the title of the section you are currently exploring. You may use this box to navigate through the site, and it will also tell you where you are within the site.
User Login: If you are not logged in to the site, the user login box will remain available on the left of the page. Many features of the site only appear to logged in site users. If you are expecting to be able to do or see something which appears to be missing, be sure to login! Member directories, conference registration and paper submissions, the syllabus project, are all dependent on being logged in to your site user account as well as your current membership status.
Highlights: Also at the top of the page is a reminder box which rotates through reminders for registration deadlines, upcoming events, etc.
Context Boxes: a number of areas of the site allow logged in members to submit content, interact with other users, subscribe to conversations, etc. On these pages, boxes will appear on the right which allow for further interaction. Again, the appearance of these boxes is almost always dependent being logged in!
The SCE website allows for different levels of site access. This is in part to protect member information, and also to restrict site activity to SCE members in good standing. Memberships have been created for individuals who have been members of the SCE in the last few years. However, certain features are only available to CURRENT SCE members, so be sure to keep your memberships up to date. Logging in allows you to update your contact information, interact with groups in which you are a member, and register for meetings. The level of access once you have logged in depends on the current status of your SCE membership. You may see your membership account by visiting "My Account" which appears at the top of all pages.
Types of User accounts:
The SCE provides working and interest groups for members. The website now allows members to communicate with one another using the website. All SCE members who choose to join a group online are allowed to post and subscribe to posts within that group. SCE members may read the conversation of other groups, but may not post unless they are a member of the group online. Group conveners and members may use this area to make material available to all members of the group before annual meetings, discuss ongoing research or future topics for discussion. Members may individually manage their subscriptions to group postings via their membership page.
Reading and Joining: The main group page lists all public groups. These are groups whose work is shared among fellow SCE scholars. The description of a group and convener information is publicly available to site visitors. Group posts are only visible to logged in SCE members and group members. To visit the group page, click the title of the group. You may join a group bly clicking the join link which appears under the title on the main group page or on the individual group page. Some groups (working groups) are invite only and membership must be requested via the SCE office. In addition, there are a small number of private groups which only appear if you are logged in and a member of the group.
If you are a member of a group (and are logged in), a list of your groups will appear under My Groups in the Groups box on the right. This same list also appears on your My Account page. The Groups box also contains a link to take you back to the main group list page, as well as a link which allows you to see and sort through all recent group posts. Also on the right is the Group Document box. It contains links to current group guidelines as well as a form allowing you to propose a new group.
Group Pages: Each group gets its own page where group posts are listed in descending chronological order. A brief summary (a teaser) of the post appears on the group page, as well as a count of the number of times a post has been read, commented on, and any attachments. If content or comments have been added since your last visit, "new" content will be indicated. To read the full post, click the title or the "›› Read More" link under the description. Each post can be commented on by group members, allowing for discussion on specific topics within the group. Conveners and members they designate have the ability to monitor comments. Each group has a group-specific box on the right which allows members to post to the group, invite a friend to the group, and view current members. If you would rather see all group posts listed in one place, and sort by your groups or posts you have not yet read, you may click the Groups Posts link in the Groups box.
Group Posts: Each group allows two types of post, a Group Post and a Group 'Wiki'. A group post is created and edited by a member (though group conveners have editing prrivileges to all group posts regardless of authorship. The member who posts is the author of the posts, and his or her username will appear connected with the post. Group posts may be commented on by group members. A Group 'Wiki' is posted by a member, but unlike regular posts, the wiki post may be edited by group members. This type of post is ideal for creating collaborative documents with many contributors. All changes are tracked, and it is possible to revert to earlier revisions. Wiki posts may also be commented on by members.
Notifications: Also on the group page is a box which allows members to track their posts, subscribe to feeds via their preferred feed reader, and manage their notifications. Posts to groups are emailed to group members. Users may set their email preferences via the link in this box or the notifications tab in their My Account area.
The membership menu and page provides links to membership information, directories and details specific to the logged in user. Much of this information is available only to logged in members, so be sure to log in! Under the general membership description are two boxes which present your membership status and relevant links, and available online memberships. If you are current member or have press/publisher access, you will also see a box listing member directories, and a box linking to your groups.
This area of the site contains a wide range of material. Upcoming Member News, Conferences, Employment and Funding opportunities are highlighted on this page. Only future resources are listed on these pages. You may also visit the resource archive which lists material whose dates have past. You may also link to the member publications and the syllabus project.
Add Resources: Members who are logged in may submit resources to the website. Links to submit resources appear in the Add Resources box on the right. Be sure to select the link appropriate to the resource you are submitting and fill in all relevant fields. Detailed information speeds the review process and makes the submission more useful to fellow members. Once submitted, the resource will appear to you when you are logged in, and after review by the site administrator, will be made public to other site members and visitors.
Publications: Members may submit their publications online. This area can be browsed by site visitors, and allows interested persons to find research material, and members to share their work. You may submit your publication as a DOI Lookup (registered with CrossRef, paste a BibTex entry, or manually enter the data according to Publication Type.
Syllabus Project: In order to encourage the sharing of teaching resources, the SCE website now features a syllabus project which sorts syllabi by subject, course type and course level. Members may submit a syllabus online, uploading the syllabus itself, and providing a description of the course, its focus, and relevant pedagogical reflections. Comments are allowed on syllabi in order to share teaching experiences and helpful tips. This project may lead to further development of teaching resources for the benefit of new and veteran teachers. Please give us your feedback on what you would like to see!
The new website provides members with direct access to their contact and membership information. In the top right corner of the web page is a user menu with a My Account button. Clicking this button allows you to view your account page. This page will list your current membership status (also visible on the membership page), your groups, your recent posts and comments, your current contact information, and give you links to edit your notifications.
Editing your account: There are two types of account information. You have both a site user account, which includes your username, site email and preferences, and your member record information. To edit your account, click the EDIT link which appears under the main menu. You will be taken to your account information page. Here, you may change your username, password, registered email address, upload a picture, and set your message/notification settings, your biblio CrossRef account, and whether your contact form is available for registered users. Your registered email address remains private. The contact form allows you to be contacted via the website without revealing your rmail address. All contact information is sent to your registered email.
Editing your membership information: On your account page, the right column lists your current membership information. You may edit each area of information using the link provided at the bottom of each section. You may edit the same information by clicking the edit tab, and choosing from available areas in the list which appears at the top of the page. Please note that your primary address is the address listed in the member directory, and if you are a group convener, under your convener contact information. It is not possible to show information from any other type of contact address.
Viewing your memberships and meeting attendance: By clicking the link which appears at the bottom of the right column, "View Contact Dashboard", you may view a list of your past memberships, annual meeting attendance and paper submissions. Please note that all data previous to 2009 is a simple record. From 2010 on, more details will be available for any meetings and submissions.
Notifications: the notifications tab allows you to edit automated emails sent to you based on your group membership and resources submissions.