Creating
How do I upload an image?
There are several ways you can upload an image. Start by creating an image item or opening up the media uploader.
1. Upload from Your Computer
You can select any image file from your computer provided it is in the jpg, jpeg, gif, png, svg and webp formats. If you need to convert your file, use this free online converter.PopularHow do I create a timeline?
We call all projects created on Sutori stories, a broad term for the wide variety of presentations and creative options. Sutori's vertical format works well for timelines and we recommend you add headings to insert dates.
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Everything is instantly and automatically saved. No need to worry about running out of power and losing all your work!
There are wide array of sharing options and you can even embed your story into another website. Click here for more info.
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Upload from the web
You can upload videos from YouTube, Vimeo, Loom, Ted Talk, WeVideo but also videos with embedded interactions from the likes of EdPuzzle or Nearpod (full list of embeds here).
Create a video item, then copy-paste the URL link and it will automatically upload. You can also search directly for YouTube videos in the media uploader.
(https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/daed1b27dc6PopularHow do I move items?
To move an item, first click on the item and then on the move icon. Maintain the click and drag the item to where you wish on the line. Please note that you can only move an item up and down the story, not from left to right.
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1. First click on the + icon on a story and select audio
Upload audio
2. Options
Record your voice, upload an audio file from your device, copy-paste a link directly from web or link up to your Google Drive to upload an audio.
👉 The maximum size file you can upload to Sutori is 30Mb. This corresponds roughly to a recorded voice audio of 70 minutes.Some readersWhat type of files can I upload?
You can upload any file from your device to your Sutori presentation. The most common files out there will be fully embedded, while others will show a placeholder with a link to the file. Here are those that can fully be embedded:
Image Files
.jpg
.jpeg
.png
.gif
.svg
.webp
Video Files
.mp4
Audio Files
.mp3
.mp4
.weba
.m4a
Other
.pdf
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A few short and sweet videos to show you how to create a matching quiz, a multiple choice quiz and a poll.Some readersHow do I delete a story?
Click on a story and to the right under the banner you will see the 'Delete' button as on the screenshot below.
Once you have deleted a story, you will not be able to retrieve it!Some readersHow do I add a link to another website?
Full embed
You can link to any website and resource (Google Docs, PDF, Prezi, Padlet, etc.) into Sutori. When the media uploader is open, go to the link section and simply copy-paste the link as on the screenshot below.
Below is a list of the websites which can be fully embedded. Keep in mind that copy-pasting a link to any other webpage will display an image and short blurb.
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When creating a new story, you'll see a pre-selected color as a banner. To change the banner, first click on it, then select the '...' and select either 'edit' or 'remove'.
If you click on 'edit', you'll see various image upload options.
👉 The recommended dimensions are 1920x400px or higher.
If you remove a banner, you can get it back as on the screenshot bSome readersWhat are forums?
Forums take advantage of the commenting system and are a great means to get students thinking, sharing and debating. When you share a story out, you can give different viewing, editing and commenting rights.
Click on the speech bubble to see the comments
Make sure you have enabled the comments. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/daed1b27dc6e3000Few readersHow do I add dates?
Headings are a good way to add dates and structure your timeline on Sutori. This video below shows you how:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8SXfZ9gKpAFew readersHow do I segment, ie add a start and end time, a YouTube video?
At the end of the Youtube link, add "&start=XXX&end=XXX" with XXX being the number of seconds.
For example, the YouTube video with the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47tc30NMPEM&start=34&end=125 starts at 34 seconds and ends at 2m5s.Few readersHow do I undo my last action?
You can undo your last action by clicking simultaneously on ctrl + z (Command + z on Macs). This however only works to undo your last textual change, you will not be able to recover a deleted or media item.Few readersHow do I resize an image or item?
There are two fixed sizes on Sutori. You can have an item displayed on one side of the timeline or expand it so that it covers the entire width by pressing on the button as on the screenshot below.Few readersHow do I add an item?
You can add an item anywhere on the story by clicking on the '+' icon on the line (see screenshot below). You will then see all the different options you have.
Add as many items as you wish!Few readersHow do I upload an image from Google?
1. Create an image item or open up the media uploader
2. Fetch the link from Google Images
To get the link from Google Images, right-click on the image after selecting one and click on 'Copy image address' as on the screenshot below.
3. Paste into the link field in the image uploadeFew readersHow do I add colors?
You can alter the color of any item. Click on item and select one of the 9 colors as on the animation below.Few readersHow do I delete an item?
Click on the item and you will see various editing options come up, including deleting an item as on the screenshot below.Few readersHow do I create a story?
We call timelines and presentations on Sutori "stories". Go to your stories page and you'll see the option to start creating. You can't miss it :)Few readersHow do I reduce the size of an item so it displays on both sides of the line?
If an item has been expanded, you can reduce its size by clicking on the item and then the arrows icon as on the screenshot below.Few readersIs there a maximum file size I can upload to Sutori?
The maximum file size - whether an image, video, PDF, etc. - you can upload to Sutori is 30Mb.Few readers
Sharing
How do I share my story?
There are a variety of ways you can share your story. Start by opening up your story and clicking on 'Share' under the banner to the right. Watch the short 1 minute video to see the options.
You can:
Invite others to view, comment or edit your story.
Share to Google Classroom
Share via email or on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest)
Keep your work private or public (all work is private by default)
Access and copy a sharing link
Access and copy an embed code
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There are several ways you can share your story with a teacher. Start by opening up your story and clicking on 'Share' under the banner to the right.
Share to Google Classroom or Teams
Share the Link
(https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/daed1b27dc6ePopularHow do I print a story? Can I export/save it offline as a PDF?
You can download a story as a printable PDF by clicking on the 'Export to PDF' button on the right under the banner. Once you have clicked on this, you may need to continue a few steps to save your project as a PDF (see second screenshot below).
Please note that you can share your project with anyone and even embed a story into another website. Click here for more info.PopularCan students collaborate on a story?
Yes, users from multiple devices and accounts can edit a story at the same time. First open your story and click on 'Share' located below the banner to the right.
On the 'Invite' tab, you can then add the names or emails of students. You can also invite a tag you may have set up on your students page.
You can add as many contributors as you like to a story. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/8871323e-06fa-4499-9e2e-fcSome readersCan students edit my story? How do I set up assignments or templates for students?
Add Individual Contributors
You can add contributors (as many as you wish!) to your story by clicking on 'Share'. On the 'Invite' tab, you can add their names (if they already have an account on Sutori) or email addresses. You can also invite a group or class you may have set up on your students page.
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You can set different viewing, editing and commenting rights to your story. Click on 'Share' and you'll be able to set individual commenting rights or enable the comments through the link as on the screenshot below:
If you are the creator of the story or have been given permission to add comments to a particular story, you can do so on each item on the story.Some readersHow do I embed a Sutori story into Weebly?
Please follow this guide in order to embed your Sutori into the Weebly website.
First Step - Copy the Embed Code
You need to first make the story public. Click on "Share" on the top right of the story under the banner and then on the 'Embed' tab. Make the story public and then copy the embed code.
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Wordpress.org
If you wish to embed a story into Wordpress, you will have to install a plugin for it to accept iframes. The plugin can be found here: https://wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/
You can then use the embed code that you can access when you click on 'Share' (see screenshot).
Wordpress.com
Sutori embeds do not currently work on Wordpress.com websFew readersHow do others edit my story?
You can add contributors to your story by clicking on 'Share'. On the 'Invite' tab, you can add their names (if they already have an account on Sutori) or email addresses.
If you have set up tags (groups of students or classes) on your students page, you can also share with them.
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If someoneFew readersHow do I make my story private?
All stories are private be default. You can change the story settings at any time by clicking on 'Share', just under the banner on the right. Go to the 'Share' tab and you'll be able to set the privacy to secret or private.Few readersWhere can I find the embed code? How do I embed my story onto another website?
You can embed stories into most websites. First, open up your story and click on 'Share'. On the 'Embed' tab, you will have to make your story public to access the embed code. You can then copy the code and paste it into the external website.
As simple as copy-paste :)Few readersHow do I embed Sutori on Google Sites?
First, open up your story and click on 'Share'. On the 'Embed' tab, you will have to make your story public to access the embed code. You can then copy the embed code and paste it into Google Sites.
Here are the steps when you're logged into Google Sites:
Click on 'Embed' and add a block to your Google Sites
Embed from the web and paste the Sutori EmbeFew readersHow do students submit their stories?
There are multiple ways students can submit their stories. Students must first open up their stories and click on 'Share' under the banner image to the right.
Share the Link
Students can copy this link and share it with the teacher.
Share to Google Classroom oFew readersHow do I invite others to work on a story with me?
You can work together on a story in real-time. Click on 'Share' when on the story and give editing rights to others as on the screenshots below. Users who are not on Sutori will receive an invitation to join via email.
Teachers can share with any tag they have set up on their 'Students' page.
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There is no central place on Sutori for students to share stories with each other, but here are some ways for them to view each other's projects:
Create a Sutori and add all the student project links
As a teacher you have access to all student projects (as long as they are linked with you). Make sure your students have set their stories to "Secret" or "Public" (this will not work if they areFew readersCan I export my story as HTML or .xml file?
Yes you can.
It's a little tricky to get the .xml file together but here are the steps when you're using Google Chrome.
Open up the "Developer Tools" in Google Chrome browser
Click on "Copy outerHTML"
Paste in Notepad and then save as a fileFew readersHow do I present my work? Can I display my story full screen?
We have a "presentation mode" which enables you to display a story one item at a time, full screen. Open up any story and click on "Present" as on the screenshot below.Few readersHow do I embed Sutori on Wix?
First, open up your story and click on 'Share'. On the 'Embed' tab, you will have to make your story public to access the embed code. You can then copy the embed code and paste it into your Wix website.
Here are the steps when you're logged into Wix's website builder:
Click on 'More' and then select the 'Embed' item type
Select the option HTML iframe aFew readersHow do I publish my work?
Click on 'Share' on the story, then select the second 'Share' tab where you can make your work public. You'll have a variety of sharing options available to you.
You can share your work via google classroom, social media or simply share the link. You can even embed your story into another website!Few readersCan I share a project to Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams?
Yes, all stories can be shared with Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams. Click on 'Share' when on a story, then under the 'Share' tab you will see the Classroom and Teams icons. Click on it and a box will open where you'll be able to select the specific class with which you wish to share.Few readersHow does the copy feature work?
Anyone who has access to a story can copy it to have their own version.
This is a great feature for template assignments. It enables teachers to pre-fill a story that students can then copy/duplicate and complete. Students must copy the story themselves to have their own version, as on the screenshot below.
➡️ On Google Classroom, a teacher can provide a copy of a story for individual students, but this is not a feature available on Sutori.Few readersIntegration with Microsoft Teams and Office 365
You can sign up with your Microsoft Office 365 account:
If you use Teams to manage your students and their work, you can effortlessly share your Sutori presentations in a few clicks. Students can also easily submit to Microsoft Teams so you can manage their work all in one place. Go to any presentation and click on 'Share' to begin:
(https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/weFew readersAre my stories public or private by default?
By default, all stories are private and only accessible to you. If you wish to open up your story to others, click on 'Share'.
Here is a video that explains the different options:Few readersGoogle Classroom Assignments on Sutori
You and your students can share to Google Classroom directly. Useful for setting up an assignment and getting students to submit their work.
1. Set up an Assignment
If you have set up a unit introduction, study guide, template, reading companion or even just a set of resources that you wish to share with your students, there’s an easy way to share to Google Classroom.
1. Open up any story you have created or copied and click on ‘Share’. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/websiteFew readers
