How do I add a description to a field in a curriculum map template?
This is part of our Curriculum Solution. You will not have this option if you are a free user.
Adding a description to a field can provide guidance to curriculum writers as they work on a map, helping them understand the purpose of each field. This article is an overview of how to add a description to a field.
Add field descriptions to a draft of a curriculum map template
Step 1:
In Curriculum, click the Templates option from the left sidebar.
Step 2:
Select the template for which you would like to add a description in the fields.
Step 3:
Once you have located the field in which you want to add in a description, click the Add button in the Field Description section.
Step 4:
Add a description for that field.
Note: This description will only be displayed in a curriculum map, and not within the lesson planner unit content.
Step 5:
Click the Publish button once you are ready.
Once a new curriculum map is created with this template, the description field will look something like this:
Add field descriptions to a published curriculum map template
Step 1:
In Curriculum, click the Templates option from the left sidebar.
Step 2:
Select the template for which you would like to add a description in the fields.
Step 3:
Click Create Draft in the template header.
Step 4:
Once you have located the field in which you want to add in a description, click the Add button in the Field Description section.
Step 5:
Add a description for that field.
Note: This description will only be displayed in a curriculum map, and not within the lesson planner unit content.
Step 6:
Click the Publish button once you are ready.
Note: Publishing a curriculum map template will not update existing curriculum maps. Contact support@chalk.com if you would like to update existing curriculum maps with the updated template you published.
Once a new curriculum map is created with this template, the description field will look something like this:
