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MOTM – How to Use This Course (Works for All Modules)

MOTM – How to Use This Course

These instructions apply to all modules and sections.

Course structure

  • Collapsible readings: short, focused sections you can open/close.
  • One reflection box per page: to keep your notes simple and meaningful.
  • Progress helpers: optional “Mark as read” checkboxes.
  • Downloads: some pages include PDFs or tools you can save.

Reflections: saving & printing

Each page provides three ways to keep your notes:

  1. Autosave on this device: your reflection saves automatically in your web browser. It stays here even if you close the page, but only on this device/browser.
  2. Download as a text file: click “Download reflections (.txt)” to save a file to your computer.
  3. Print / Save as PDF: click “Print / Save as PDF” or press Ctrl+P / Cmd+P and choose “Save as PDF”.

Tip: If you move to a different device or clear your browser data, autosaved notes will not follow. Use Download or Save as PDF to keep a copy.

Privacy & data

  • No server storage: your reflections are not sent to a server by default.
  • Device-local: autosaved notes live in your browser only.
  • Share only if you choose: you can download or print your notes and share them with a coordinator if requested.

How to write a useful reflection

  • Be specific: choose one idea that stood out and say why.
  • Connect to practice: name one concrete action you’ll try.
  • Keep it short: 3–6 sentences are perfect.
  • Stay personal: write in your own words; bullet points are fine.

Example (short): “I’ll invite my mentee to pick a low-threshold activity (walking) for our next meeting to reduce pressure and build trust.”

Troubleshooting

My notes disappeared
  • You may be on a different device or browser.
  • Your browser data (cookies/site data) might have been cleared.
  • Fix: use Download or Save as PDF after writing.
Download button doesn’t work
  • Check if pop-ups or downloads are blocked by the browser.
  • Try another browser; then contact your coordinator if needed.
Printing looks strange
  • Use the page’s built-in Print / Save as PDF button if available.
  • In the print dialog, choose “Background graphics” if icons fail to show.

Accessibility tips

  • Open one collapsible section at a time to reduce on-screen text.
  • Use your browser’s zoom if needed (Ctrl++ / Cmd++).
  • Screen reader users: headings and summaries are structured for navigation.
  • If typing is difficult, write your reflection in a separate document, then paste it into the page before downloading/printing.

(For admins) Optional save/print script

If a module page includes a reflection <textarea id="reflection"> and three buttons with IDs:

  • dl-notes – Download
  • clear-notes – Clear
  • (Print uses window.print())

…you can add the following script at the end of the page for autosave + download:

Show script
<script>
(function(){
  const KEY = (location.pathname.replace(/\W+/g,'_') + '__reflection');
  const ta = document.getElementById('reflection');
  if (ta) {
    const saved = localStorage.getItem(KEY);
    if (saved !== null) ta.value = saved;
    ta.addEventListener('input', () => localStorage.setItem(KEY, ta.value));
  }
  const dl = document.getElementById('dl-notes');
  if (dl) dl.onclick = () => {
    const text = (ta ? ta.value : '');
    const blob = new Blob([text], {type:'text/plain'});
    const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
    const a = document.createElement('a');
    a.href = url; a.download = 'MOTM_Reflection.txt'; a.click();
    URL.revokeObjectURL(url);
  };
  const clr = document.getElementById('clear-notes');
  if (clr) clr.onclick = () => {
    if (!confirm('Clear saved reflection on this device?')) return;
    localStorage.removeItem(KEY);
    alert('Cleared. (Visible until reload.)');
  };
})();
</script>

This script stores notes only on the learner’s device (browser localStorage). No server storage is used.