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Exporting & Sharing Content

Learn how to export your scenarios and practice packs to share with students, colleagues, or the broader community.

Understanding Export Options

What Can You Export?

Individual Scenarios

Complete Practice Packs

Bulk Scenario Collections

Export File Formats

Talk Buddy JSON Format

File Structure Example

{
  "formatVersion": "2.0",
  "type": "skill_package",
  "metadata": {
    "exportedBy": "Talk Buddy v2.0.0",
    "exportDate": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
    "title": "Business Interview Skills",
    "description": "Progressive interview practice scenarios",
    "scenarioCount": 4
  },
  "package": {
    "name": "Business Interview Skills",
    "scenarios": [...]
  }
}

Step-by-Step Export Process

Exporting Practice Packs

Step 1: Select Your Pack

  1. Open Talk Buddy
  2. Navigate to Practice Packs: Click “Practice Packs” in sidebar
  3. Find your pack: Locate the pack you want to export
  4. Verify content: Ensure all scenarios are included and working

Step 2: Export the Pack

  1. Access export option: Click export button or menu for your pack
  2. Choose export type: Select “Export Practice Pack”
  3. Set filename: Use descriptive name (e.g., “Business-Communication-Skills.json”)
  4. Select location: Choose accessible folder (Desktop, Documents, etc.)
  5. Confirm export: Click “Save” or “Export”

Step 3: Verify Export

  1. Check file creation: Confirm JSON file was created successfully
  2. Note file size: Should be reasonable for content amount (1KB-1MB typical)
  3. Test import: Try importing the file to verify it works correctly

Exporting Individual Scenarios

Step 1: Access Scenario Export

  1. Go to Scenarios page: Click “Scenarios” in sidebar
  2. Find your scenario: Locate the specific scenario to export
  3. Access export option: Click export button for the scenario

Step 2: Export Process

  1. Choose export location: Select folder for saving
  2. Name the file: Use clear, descriptive filename
  3. Confirm export: Complete the export process

Step 3: File Management

  1. Organize exports: Keep files in logical folder structure
  2. Document content: Note what each export contains
  3. Version control: Include version or date in filename if creating multiple versions

Sharing Strategies

Educational Distribution

Teacher to Student Sharing

Email Distribution

  1. Attach exported files: Include JSON files as email attachments
  2. Provide instructions: Include import steps and usage guidance
  3. Set expectations: Explain learning objectives and required practice
  4. Follow up: Check that students successfully imported content

Learning Management System (LMS)

  1. Upload to course materials: Add exports to course resource section
  2. Organize by module: Structure files according to course progression
  3. Include metadata: Provide descriptions and learning objectives
  4. Track downloads: Monitor student access to materials

File Sharing Services

  1. Cloud storage: Use Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.
  2. Shared folders: Organize by course, module, or skill area
  3. Access permissions: Set appropriate sharing levels
  4. Version control: Update files as content improves

Student to Student Sharing

Study Group Collaboration

  1. Create shared repository: Collaborative folder for group content
  2. Contribute equally: Each member shares quality scenarios
  3. Peer review: Test and provide feedback on shared content
  4. Collective improvement: Refine scenarios based on group experience

Academic Communities

  1. Course forums: Share relevant scenarios with classmates
  2. Study resources: Contribute to shared learning materials
  3. Exam preparation: Create and share practice content for assessments
  4. Cross-institutional: Share with students at other schools (where appropriate)

Professional Development

Corporate Training Distribution

HR and Training Departments

  1. Standardized content: Create consistent training materials
  2. Role-specific packs: Design for different job functions
  3. Onboarding programs: Include communication skills in new employee training
  4. Performance improvement: Use for targeted skill development

Team Sharing

  1. Project-specific practice: Create scenarios for upcoming challenges
  2. Skill building: Share content for team development initiatives
  3. Best practices: Distribute proven effective scenarios
  4. Cross-training: Help team members develop diverse communication skills

Industry and Professional Networks

Conference and Workshop Sharing

  1. Session materials: Provide exports as workshop takeaways
  2. Presentation resources: Include practice scenarios with speaking materials
  3. Network building: Share contact information with exported content
  4. Follow-up resources: Send additional materials post-event

Professional Organizations

  1. Member resources: Contribute to organization’s learning materials
  2. Special interest groups: Share niche or specialized scenarios
  3. Mentorship programs: Provide structured practice for mentees
  4. Career development: Support member skill building initiatives

Community and Open Source Sharing

Public Repositories

GitHub and Open Platforms

  1. Version control: Use Git for tracking scenario improvements
  2. Collaborative development: Allow community contributions and improvements
  3. Documentation: Provide clear usage instructions and learning objectives
  4. Licensing: Specify how others can use and modify your content

Educational Resource Sites

  1. Teaching platforms: Share on educator-focused websites
  2. Open courseware: Contribute to open educational resources
  3. Language learning: Share on language education platforms
  4. Professional development: Post on career development sites

Community Guidelines

Quality Standards

Attribution and Credit

Technical Best Practices

File Naming Conventions

Descriptive Naming

Use clear, informative filenames:

Consistent Patterns

Establish naming conventions for series:

File Organization

Folder Structure

Organize exports logically:

Talk Buddy Exports/
├── Course Materials/
│   ├── Business Communication/
│   │   ├── Module 1 - Basics/
│   │   ├── Module 2 - Advanced/
│   │   └── Final Assessment/
│   └── Technical Writing/
├── Professional Development/
│   ├── Interview Skills/
│   ├── Leadership/
│   └── Customer Service/
└── Community Contributions/
    ├── Language Learning/
    └── Industry Specific/

Documentation

Include supporting files:

Quality Assurance

Pre-Export Checklist

Post-Export Verification

Troubleshooting Export Issues

Common Export Problems

Export Fails or Incomplete

Symptoms: Error messages during export, missing content in exported file Solutions:

File Won’t Import After Export

Symptoms: Recipients can’t import your exported files Solutions:

Missing Content in Export

Symptoms: Some scenarios don’t appear in exported pack Solutions:

File Sharing Issues

Recipients Can’t Access Files

Symptoms: Shared files aren’t downloadable or accessible Solutions:

Version Compatibility

Symptoms: Content works in your Talk Buddy but not in recipients’ Solutions:

Advanced Sharing Techniques

Bulk Distribution

Batch Export

For multiple packs or scenarios:

  1. Organize content: Group related materials
  2. Export systematically: Process each pack/scenario individually
  3. Create archives: Zip files for easier distribution
  4. Document contents: Include manifest of all included materials

Automated Distribution

For ongoing sharing:

  1. Regular exports: Schedule periodic content updates
  2. Distribution lists: Maintain recipient contact information
  3. Version tracking: Monitor which versions are distributed
  4. Feedback collection: Gather user input for improvements

Collaborative Development

Content Co-Creation

  1. Shared development: Work with colleagues on scenario creation
  2. Version control: Track changes and contributions
  3. Review cycles: Implement feedback and improvement processes
  4. Final distribution: Share polished, collaborative content

Community Feedback

  1. Beta testing: Share draft content for community review
  2. Iterative improvement: Refine based on user feedback
  3. Public releases: Distribute improved versions widely
  4. Ongoing support: Maintain and update shared content

Quick Reference

Export Workflow

  1. Select content - Choose scenarios or packs to export
  2. Export to file - Create JSON file with descriptive name
  3. Verify export - Test that file was created correctly
  4. Organize files - Structure exports in logical folders
  5. Share appropriately - Distribute using suitable method
  6. Support users - Provide instructions and follow-up

Sharing Best Practices

Common File Formats

Sharing your Talk Buddy content amplifies its impact and builds learning communities. Export thoughtfully, share generously, and help others develop their communication skills! 🤝

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