MSi ACA Quick Start Guide to In Application Activities

MSi ACA Quick Start Guide to In Application Activities

MSI ACA QUICK START GUIDE
TO INAPP ACTIVITIES & INFORMATION

InApp and Simulation Activities: Information

  • Simulation Practice and Quiz activities: Simulations are web-based and do not require Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign installed. Ideal for Chromebook/tablet users or those without Adobe applications on their computer.
  • InApp Practice activities: Include step-by-step instructions and animations. Scores shown at the end help determine readiness for a graded assessment (Quiz); these scores are not part of your grade report.
  • InApp Practice and Quiz activities: Require the application software available on your computer.

Step 1: Set up your Download Folder

  • Set up a folder on your desktop or where your teacher recommends.
  • You will be downloading actual Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign files to work with. It is best to save them in one location.

Step 2: Select your Activity

  • Choose the Practice or Quiz InApp activity.
  • Choose to work in the application or select the simulation activity.

Step 3: Additional Activity Options

  • Some activities may only be available in Simulation. This will be stated in the course.

Step 4: Download the InApp Activity File

  • Select the “Click here to download” button and download the file to your designated folder.

Step 5: Add the MSi Courseware Extension

  • On the Menu bar, select the Windows tab.
  • Select "Find Extensions on Exchange (legacy)".
  • Go to the search bar and type "MSi".
  • Select "Install Now", then "Open" (close application if open), select "Install" and "OK".

Step 6: Open the MSi Courseware Instruction Panel

  • If the Add-in does not appear in your document, select the Window tab, Extensions (legacy), and MSi Courseware.
  • The MSi Courseware icon will be in the Commands Group subgroup.

Step 7: Sign into the Instruction Panel

  • Open the MSi Courseware Instruction Panel and log in using your course credentials.
  • Close all other application windows while working in the MSi InApp.
  • Any additional files required will be located here for each activity or quiz.

Step 9: Required Tasks to Complete

  • Each InApp Practice activity will have a Required tasks to complete area.

Step 10: Begin the Activity

  • Each step in Practice InApp activities will include an MP4 showing detailed instructions.

Step 11: Dialog Boxes in Activity

  • After opening a dialog box, you will not be able to scroll or view animated instructions. Watch instructional gifs before opening dialog boxes.

Step 12: Detach and Move the Panel

  • The panel can be detached and moved anywhere; drag it from the top and resize as needed. Double-click to dock it back.

Step 13: Restart an InApp Lesson

  • To restart, close the application and reopen a fresh file from the MSi LMS course page.

Step 14: Check My Work

  • Select the “Check My Work” button at any time to see your progress. To continue, close out the Current Score section by clicking the X.

Step 15: Continue After Completion

  • Once the lesson is complete, select Continue.

Step 16: Complete and Close

  • In the Practice Complete box, select Close.

Step 17: Close the Application

  • In the "Please close the document" box, close out the application by clicking the X at the top. If prompted to save changes, select "Don't Save".
MSi ACA Quick Start Guide to In Application Activities