docs: adjusting for cleanup reference docs

source/educators/references/communication/automatic_email.rst

@@ -181,9 +181,9 @@ Messages`.
 
 .. _Discussion Notification:
 
-================================
+=======================
 Discussion Notification
-================================
+=======================
 
 After a learner or course team member creates a post in the course discussions, edX sends the following email message the first time a learner or course team member replies to the original post.
 

source/educators/references/course_pacing.rst

@@ -1,13 +1,12 @@
+#############
 Course Pacing
-#####################
+#############
 
 .. tags:: educator, reference
 
-
-
-
+*********************
 Setting Course Pacing
-***********************
+*********************
 
 .. sidebar:: Course Schedule and Details
 
@@ -18,18 +17,19 @@ Setting Course Pacing
 
 You can set a schedule for your course, including when content is released and due dates for assignments. You can allow learners to work at their own pace, as long as they complete the course within the course run time period.
 
+************************
 Instructor-Paced Courses
-*****************************
+************************
 
 Courses that follow a schedule that you set are known as instructor-paced courses. Select :guilabel:`Instructor-Paced` in the Course Schedule and Details screen.
 
+******************
 Self-Paced Courses
-*******************
+******************
 
 Courses that allow learners to work at their own pace, as long as they are finished by the time the course ends, are known as self-paced courses. These courses offer learners flexibility to modify the assignment dates as needed. Select :guilabel:`Self-Paced` in the Course Schedule and Details screen.
 
 
-
 .. seealso::
 
  Beta Test a Course (task)

source/educators/references/grading/gradebook_assignment_types.rst

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 .. _Gradebook Assignment Types:
 
-******************************
+##########################
 Gradebook Assignment Types
-******************************
+##########################
 
 .. tags:: educator, reference
 
@@ -36,9 +36,9 @@ To create a new assignment type, in the bottom of the Grading page, select
   and allowing droppable assignments.
 
 
-==========================
+**********************
 Assignment Type Fields
-==========================
+**********************
 
 You configure the following fields for each assignment type.
 

source/educators/references/grading/learner_view_of_grades.rst

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 .. _The Learner View of Grades:
 
-********************************************
+##########################################
 The Learner View of Grades (Progress Page)
-********************************************
+##########################################
 
 .. tags:: educator, reference
 

source/educators/references/resources_for_course_teams.rst

@@ -1,58 +1,48 @@
-**********************************
-Resources for edx.org Course Teams
-**********************************
+###################################
+Resources for Open edX Course Teams
+###################################
 
 .. tags:: educator, reference
 
 Course teams include faculty, instructional designers, course staff, discussion
 moderators, and others who contribute to the creation and delivery of courses
-on edx.org or edX Edge.
-
-======================================
-The edX Course Creator Series
-======================================
-
-The courses in the edX Course Creator Series provide foundational knowledge
-about using the edX platform to deliver educational experiences. These courses
-are available on edx.org.
+on an Open edX site.
 
 .. contents::
  :local:
  :depth: 1
 
-edX101: Overview of Creating a Course
-**************************************
+Open edX Demo Course
+====================
 
-The `edX101`_ course is designed to provide a high-level overview of the course
-creation and delivery process using Studio and the edX LMS. It also highlights
-the extensive capabilities of the edX platform.
+The `Open edX Demo Course <https://sandbox.openedx.org/courses/course-v1:OpenedX+01-2024+2024-1/about>`_ course is designed to In discuss the tools and features that can leverage your learning program. After providing details about the platform, the course shows the different types of content that can be created, showcase the variety of assessment tools, and explore the different ways that you can engage your learners with social interactions.
 
-StudioX: Creating a Course with edX Studio
-*************************************************
+StudioX: Creating a Course with Open edX Studio
+===============================================
 
-After you complete edX101, "StudioX" provides more detail about using Studio
+After you complete Open edX101, "StudioX" provides more detail about using Studio
 to create a course, add different types of content, and configure your course
 to provide an optimal online learning experience.
 
-BlendedX: Blended Learning with edX
-************************************
+BlendedX: Blended Learning with Open edX
+========================================
 
 In "BlendedX" you explore ways to blend educational technology with
 traditional classroom learning to improve educational outcomes.
 
-VideoX: Creating Video for the edX Platform
-*************************************************
+VideoX: Creating Video for the Open edX Platform
+================================================
 
 "VideoX" presents strategies for creating videos for course content and course
 marketing. The course provides step-by-step instructions for every stage of
-video creation, and includes links to exemplary sample videos created by edX
+video creation, and includes links to exemplary sample videos created by the Open edX
 partner institutions.
 
-==============
+*************
 Documentation
-==============
+*************
 
-Documentation for course teams is available from the docs.edx.org web page.
+Documentation for course teams is available from the docs.openedx.org web page.
 
 * `Building and Running an Open edX Course`_ is a comprehensive guide with
   concepts and procedures to help you build a course in Studio and then
@@ -67,29 +57,25 @@ a PDF version, select **v: latest** at the lower right of the page, then select
 **PDF**.
 
 .. note:: If you use the Safari browser, be aware that it does not support the
- search feature for the HTML versions of the edX guides. This is a known
+ search feature for the HTML versions of the Open edX guides. This is a known
  limitation.
 
-======
+*****
 Email
-======
+*****
 
 To receive and share information by email, course team members can:
 
-* Subscribe to announcements and other new topics in the edX Partner
+* Subscribe to announcements and other new topics in the Open edX Partner
   Portal or the Open edX Portal. For information about how to subscribe, see
   the :doc:`Release Announcements through the Open edX Portal <../../community/how-tos/receive_announcements_by_email>`
 
 * Join the `openedx-studio`_ Google group to ask questions and participate in
-  discussions with peers at other edX partner organizations and edX staffers.
+  discussions with peers at other Open edX partner organizations and Open edX staffers.
 
-====================
+*******************
 Wikis and Web Sites
-====================
+*******************
 
-The edX product team maintains public product roadmaps on :ref:`the Open edX
-Portal<The Open edX Portal>` and :ref:`the edX Partner Portal<The edX Partner
-Portal>`.
+The Open edX product team maintains public product roadmaps at this `public roadmap <https://github.com/orgs/openedx/projects/4>`_and, you can get involved with defining the roadmap by joining the `Product Working Group <https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OEPM/overview>`_.
 
-The `edX Partner Support`_ site for edX partners hosts discussions that are
-monitored by edX staff.

source/educators/references/resources_for_open_edx.rst

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
-**************************
+######################
 Resources for Open edX
-**************************
+######################
 
 .. tags:: educator, reference
 
 Hosting providers, platform extenders, core contributors, and course staff all
-use Open edX. EdX provides release-specific documentation, as well as the
+use Open edX. Open edX platform provides release-specific documentation, as well as the
 latest version of all guides, for Open edX users. See the `Open edX documentation`_
 page for a list of the documentation that is available.

source/educators/references/reusable_references/course_highlight_message_text.rst

@@ -1,21 +1,28 @@
+
+~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+Course Highlight Message
+~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+
+.. tags:: educator, reference
+
 ::
 
-    Sender: Creating a Course with edX Studio
+    Sender: Creating a Course with Open edX Studio
 
     Subject: Welcome to week 1
 
-    We hope you're enjoying Creating a Course with edX Studio! We want to let
+    We hope you're enjoying Creating a Course with Open edX Studio! We want to let
     you know what you can look forward to this week:
 
     * Learn how to take StudioX and pass the course.
-    * Get access to edX Studio on Edge or Open edX.
+    * Get access to Open edX Studio on Edge or Open edX platform.
     * Meet the rest of the course author community.
 
     With self-paced courses, you learn on your own schedule. We encourage you
     to spend time with the course each week. Your focused attention will pay
     off in the end!
 
-In addition, edX appends the following message to the end of the course
+In addition, Open edX platform appends the following message to the end of the course
 highlight message for weeks 2 and 3 if the learner hasn't upgraded to the
 verified enrollment track.
 

source/educators/references/roles_for_viewing.rst

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 .. _Roles for Viewing Course Content:
 
-***************************************
+#####################################
 Viewing Course Content Based on Roles
-***************************************
+#####################################
 
 .. tags:: educator, reference
 

source/educators/references/scheduling_course.rst

@@ -13,17 +13,17 @@ see :ref:`Creating a Course About Page <Creating a Course About Page>`.
 
 .. _Guidelines for Start and End Dates:
 
-*******************************************
+**********************************
 Guidelines for Start and End Dates
-*******************************************
+**********************************
 
 The start and end dates you set for your course are important for prospective
 and current learners. Current learners see your course start or end date on
 their dashboards. You should consider your course dates carefully.
 
-============================
+**************************
 Course Start Date and Time
-============================
+**************************
 
 The course start date and time specify when learners can access published
 course content. By default, the course start date and time are set to
@@ -55,9 +55,9 @@ content before the course start date, see :ref:`Beta_Testing`.
   the start date as "Coming Soon". For more information, see
   :ref:`Advertise a Different Start Date <Advertise a Different Start Date>`.
 
-============================
+************************
 Course End Date and Time
-============================
+************************
 
 The course end date and time specify when learners can no longer earn credit
 toward certificates. Learners can continue to complete available coursework,
@@ -73,9 +73,9 @@ details, see :ref:`Hide a Subsection After its Due Date <Hide a Subsection After
   If you do not set a course end date, learners cannot access earned
   certificates.
 
-===============================
+******************************
 Enrollment Start Date and Time
-===============================
+******************************
 
 As soon as enrollment starts, prospective learners can see your course in the
 course catalog, view the course **About** page, and enroll in the course.
@@ -86,9 +86,9 @@ learners to both enroll in and prepare for the course.
 
 .. _Enrollment End Date and Time:
 
-===============================
+****************************
 Enrollment End Date and Time
-===============================
+****************************
 
 The enrollment end date and time specify when learners can no longer enroll
 in the course. Ensure that the enrollment end date is late enough to allow
@@ -98,9 +98,9 @@ than the course end date.
 
 .. _View Start and End Dates:
 
-========================================================
+************************************************
 The Learner's View of Course Start and End Dates
-========================================================
+************************************************
 
 When learners browse courses, the start date for each course is visible in the
 course catalog and in the course's About page.

source/educators/references/setting_course_pacing.rst

@@ -1,19 +1,19 @@
 .. _Setting Course Pacing:
 
-*************
+#############
 Course Pacing
-*************
+#############
 
 .. tags:: educator, reference
 
 This topic describes the difference between instructor-paced and self-paced
 courses.
 
-===========================
+*************************
 Overview of Course Pacing
-===========================
+*************************
 
-When you create an edX course, you can set the schedule of the course,
+When you create an Open edX course, you can set the schedule of the course,
 including due dates for assignments or exams, or you can allow learners to work
 at their own pace. Courses that follow a schedule that you set are known as
 instructor- paced courses. Courses that offer suggested due dates for
@@ -32,9 +32,9 @@ page. By default, courses are instructor-paced.
 .. note::
     You cannot change the course pacing after the course start date has passed.
 
-=======================================
+***************************************
 Instructor-Paced and Self-Paced Courses
-=======================================
+***************************************
 
 Instructor-paced courses progress at the pace that the course author sets. You
 set release dates for content and due dates for assignments, and assignment due
@@ -89,9 +89,9 @@ Now, Personalized Learning Schedule can be adapted to have:
 #. A mix of default and custom pacing, where the user sets custom pacing to some, but not all, graded assignments in a course. The rest of the assignments that are not set have default pacing applied to them.
 
 
-========================================================
+********************************************************
 Setting Custom Pacing in Personalized Learning Schedules
-========================================================
+********************************************************
 
 Once you have created a graded assignment in your self-paced course, the assignment is eligible to be included in
 a learner’s Personalized Learning Schedule (PLS), and it will automatically inherit default pacing.