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3rd Party Content

DB Primary is provided with embedded content from iBoard and Letts which can be accessed through communities. The content supplied by default is iBoard Maths and Letts KS2 English; further modules can be purchased when ordering DB Primary or via contact our Sales Team on 01273 201701 or by emailing the sales team

Accessing through a Community homepage

To access the content from a community, click the Content button on the left hand side, this will then take you to the content available in that Community where you can select the relevant package.

Selecting a resource (iBoard only)

To select a resource, simply click the name of the resource you require to open it within a new window or tab.

Searching through resources You can search resources sorting by Name, Terms and using the Search box.

Search by Name alphabetically by clicking the “Name” title field. This will order them in alphabetical order and reverse on 2^nd click.

Search by Terms alphabetically by clicking the “Terms” title field. This will order them in Alphabetical order and reverse on 2^nd click.

Using the Search field, enter in the Term or Name you wish to find and by clicking search it will filter the results to the resources that are applicable.

Your Resource

Once you have selected your resource, this will launch in new window for you to use. When you have completed your resource and wish to use another, either select close or use the navigation within the resource window.

Embedding Espresso content into a community homepage

DB Primary – Embedding Espresso Video

Espresso video can now easily be displayed in DB Primary ‐ there are a few steps to follow, and once you have done it once or twice it will become second nature. That means you will be able to create lesson plans and extension work for your pupils within DB Primary and incorporate Espresso video(s) directly into the work – and your pupils will be able to use it, whether they are at school or at home.

The ‘embed media’ feature allows you to link to a video on an ‘out of school’ Espresso server. So, by using the ʹembed code’, you are not actually uploading the large video file into DB Primary, you are only pointing to where it can be found through a simple click. When using Espresso video in‐school with a whole class we would recommend that you use the ‘Page link’ option (available under the ʹuse videoʹ button) to link directly to the Espresso page located on your school server.

1. First of all you will need to open Espresso and navigate to the video you would like to embed into DB Primary. Once you have chosen a video click on the ‘use video’ button.

2. You will then see the following options. You need to copy the ‘embed code’, to do this click on the ‘Copy’ button.

3. Open DB Primary and click on ‘Administration’ (on the quick links at the top)

4. From the list of tabs select ‘Communities’ and then click on ‘Create Community’. Type in the ‘Community Name’ and then click ‘Create’.

5. You have now created your ‘Community’. You will be taken to the community Administration area. Once you have completed creating your community click on the Community in the tool bar at the top of the page to start designing your homepage,