As a site admin, you can create and edit sessions on the session page under the content section of the site Admin. This guide will walk you through the steps to build new sessions efficiently.
Locating the Session Page in the Site Admin
Navigate to the Sessions Section
In the admin dashboard, locate the side navigation menu.
Select Sessions from the navigation items. You'll be taken to the Session Catalog page.
Search for a Session
Use the search bar to find a specific session by its title or other parameters.
The search bar is identified by a magnifying glass icon and ghost text Search ...
Create a New Session
Select Create a Session at the top left corner.
A pop-up window will appear where you can add a title and slug for the session.
Title: is required and limited to 90 characters.
Slug: is auto-generated from the title and must be unique, limited to 90 characters.
You can select Cancel to exit the popup or Save to create the session.
Editing a Session
To edit an existing session, select the session grid item.
You'll be directed to the session information page, where you can edit various details.
Editable fields include title, slug, preview text, description, and more.
You can save changes or discard them.
Session Settings:
You can make the session active through a checkbox, which defaults to checked and active.
Add dates and Times for the session.
Release Date and Time: The date and time of the session will show up for users on the front end.
Start Date and Time: The date and time the session will start.
End Date and Time: the date and time the session will end.
Choose the room type from the dropdown menu.
options for Mainstage and Breakout. Learn more about session types.
Add a display label (character limit 30).
Use this field to add a label you can use later to filter sessions.
Location and Images:
Specify whether the session is In-Person through a checkbox.
Enter a specific location.
Add images to the session, including icon/list and banner images.
Recommended image sizes are provided.
Interaction Options:
Manage interaction options such as Chat Panel and Q&A, and allow attendees to ask questions.
These options are located on the right-hand side.
Moderation:
Moderation options are located under images on the left-hand side.
You can toggle the collapsible box for moderation.
Options include allowing raised hands, specifying user roles, and adding presenters, moderators, and attendees.
Attendees sync with front-end users and are indicated by a blinking effect upon save.
End Result: You'll have successfully created or edited a session with all necessary details and settings configured according to your requirements.
Additional Tips:
Ensure to adhere to character limits and recommended image sizes for optimal display.
Regularly review and update session information as needed.
Utilize the search functionality to quickly find specific sessions within the catalog.