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Making the most of DMPonline

23 April 2020 |

The DCC DMPonline service now has over 50 institutional subscribers. Many are actively supporting the use of the tool on campus and provide inspiring examples in the monthly knowledge exchange blogs and drop-in sessions to share key lessons learned. 

This online workshop reflects on some of the main topics we see raised on the helpdesk – queries about customising the front end of the tool, using the API and applying the new conditional questions feature. There will also be the opportunity to learn about common administrator tasks such as editing templates and guidance, as well as chatting with DCC staff about your needs.

Instructors: Sarah Jones, Magdalena Drafiova, Sam Rust, Ray Carrick


Time 

Session

Lead

09:30

Welcome and introductions

Share who / where you are in the icebreaker intro

Sarah 

09:50

Overview of the session and logistics

Help with Zoom

Sarah

10:00

DMPonline - what's new and what's coming

Sarah

10:20

Short interlude - replenish drinks and snacks

10:30

Conditional questions

  • A demo of how the new feature works
  • Possible extensions
  • Q&A

Ray  

11:00

The DMPonline API [guidance documentation]

  • How to use the Schools / Department API [guide]
  • Extensions to tag users with departments
  • Common queries / use cases

Sam 

11:20

Short interlude - replenish drinks and snacks

11:30

Custom branding for your institution

  • An overview of how you can customise the front end
  • What information we need from you
  • Other wishes you have

Magdalena

11:45

Discussion of new features and making the most of the tool

All

12:00

Lunch - stay on for social if desired

All

13:00

DCC on call

Supported time to trial conditional questions, API or common features such as template and guidance editing, with DCC staff on hand to assist. Participants will be given a Slack channel to raise questions and arrange drop-ins.

Handout materials and tutorial guides 

DCC

Costs and Registration

Registration is free for enhanced subscribers of DMPonline. The ordinary participant fee is £50 or a reduced rate is available for block bookings.

See: https://www.epay.ed.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/information-services/information-services-events/making-the-most-of-dmponline