GCTLC General Help

Hi everyone! A quick note that the GCTLC's site-wide search has been upgraded with a new look and feel! Feel free to try it out and let us know what you think. You can also access it from any GCTLC page using the search bar in the top right corner...

Beyond logging in—what has GCTLC really done for you or your students? Share a story of how a connection, resource, or idea here reshaped your work or mindset toward greener chemistry education.

Think back to your earliest days on GCTLC—who did you first talk to, and how did it shape your experience? Share your story to inspire new members!

We all use GCTLC differently—some check in daily, others less often. What keeps you coming back, and what would make you visit more often?

Everyone uses GCTLC differently. Share your routines, strategies, or habits for making the most out of your time on the platform.

Ever stumbled on a feature in GCTLC you didn’t know was there? Share your “hidden gems” and tips so others can make the most of the platform.

A space where members can ask how to best use the platform’s features (groups, tagging, messages) to find collaborators for research, classroom projects, or outreach.

👉 A help thread guiding users through the process of uploading lesson plans, lab activities, or research resources. Members could ask questions about formatting, licensing, or even what makes a resource most useful to others.

Suggest what should be included in a new-user GCTLC tour. Your ideas could help shape future onboarding resources for the entire community.

We're excited to announce a new translation widget has been installed on the GCTLC! Located in the bottom left corner of the screen, the widget (which uses Google Translate) can easily translate the GCTLC's pages from English into a number of other languages, including French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and...

The GCTLC Groups feature has just recently launched! Share your initial impressions, experiences joining or creating groups, and how you think this will support collaboration in green chemistry. What’s working well and what could be improved?

Hello, fellow GCTLC members! 👋

We’re all here because we care about building a better, greener chemistry community, and part of that includes improving the experience we all have right here on the platform.

🔍 What we’d love to hear from you:

• What features or functions on GCTLC...

Unsure where to post your question or idea? This is the spot for you!

This is the launchpad for new discussions waiting to happen. Use this space to float ideas, start experiments in conversation, and co-create green chemistry dialogues with fellow members.

We’re excited about the upcoming full launch of the Groups feature here on GCTLC! While the complete functionality is still on its way, some aspects are already visible—and we’d love to hear from YOU.
Have you explored the current setup? What features are you most looking forward to? How do...

We’re curious, how do you use the GCTLC platform in your daily or weekly routine?

Is there a feature that keeps you engaged? Or is there something missing you wish it had?

Your thoughts could help shape improvements and inspire others to interact more meaningfully with the site. Let’s open...

Looking back at your early days in the GCTLC, what’s that one tip, tool, or great resources you wish someone had told you sooner? Whether it’s a way to navigate resources, connect with others, or make the most of your profile—your advice could be exactly what a new member needs...

Feeling lost on GCTLC? Not sure where to start? This thread is a quick-start guide for new members!

Whether you're looking for lesson plans, forums to join, or ways to contribute, this is the place to ask questions and get pro tips from experienced members.

💡 Popular resources for beginners...

Confused about what different user roles mean on GCTLC? Whether you’re an educator, researcher, or student, this thread will help clarify permissions, posting guidelines, and how to get the most out of your role on the platform. Let’s make sure everyone knows how to engage effectively!

Hey GCTLC users! 🎉

We've got another exciting update for you—you can now "Like" and "Heart" react to forum posts and comments! ❤️👍

Engagement just got even better! Whether you want to show appreciation for a great idea, support a fellow member, or just spread some positivity, you...

Have you discovered a helpful feature on GCTLC that others might not know about? Whether it's finding useful resources, optimizing your forum posts, or networking with like-minded professionals, share your best tips here!

How can we improve and better assist you in the submission and review process for learning objects?

Share your suggestions for enhancing the guidelines, your best practices for efficient reviewing, or ideas for how we can provide better support.

Let’s work together to make the GCTLC experience more effective and...

Hints for the Scavenger Hunt Week activities will be released in this forum space! You can also ask questions about these activities here!

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level this 2025? 🌱

From becoming a learning object peer reviewer to stepping up as a group moderator or forum moderator, there are countless ways to grow, lead, and make an impact in our GCTLC community.

Which role...

Share your ideas and suggestions to make the GCTLC platform even better! What features or changes would improve your experience as a community member?

Let's shape the future of GCTLC together.

Hi everyone! This is a space for members to ask questions about navigating the GCTLC platform. Whether you're exploring community connections, searching for events and opportunities, or accessing the GCTLC Library, we're here to help you make the most of the platform's features.

Hey GCTLC users! We're excited to let you know that we've launched new functionality. You can now tag other users in forum topic posts and comments! As with most other systems, just use the "@" symbol and begin typing the username or email of the user to tag them in...

Did you know you can catch up on exciting webinars organized by Beyond Benign even after they’ve aired?

Access recorded sessions like Sustainable Lab Practices, Green Labs with Thomas Freese, Quantum Materials and Circular Economy, and more, all at your convenience.

From insights on circular...

Are you passionate about sustainable chemistry and looking to advance your education?

This thread is here to help you explore graduate programs in green chemistry from around the world.

Whether you're seeking advice on eligibility, program options, scholarships, or application processes, feel free to share your questions here!

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In the era of information technology, it is not uncommon to struggle to find the proper features or functionalities on any online platform.

Type-in your user experience below; I'm sure someone can connect!

Hi all, this is a general thread and space for forum support, including opportunities for moderators to share resources, help for users posting comments or interested in starting new threads, and more. Feel free to drop your questions below! 

Looking for upcoming events or just want to post your upcoming activities? If yes, then you're on the right forum.

Click the link below to explore the vast array of events,

https://gctlc.org/events

Or you may click this link to create a posting of your upcoming event,

https://gctlc.org/node/add/event

Should...

Hello there! Are you looking for green chemistry practitioners/professionals and would love to hear/connect with them? Or just want to find someone to connect with. Worry no more, because the hyperlink below will bring you to the community connections of our platform!

Click me! 

Should you have...

Hi everyone! This is a space for members to ask questions about the submission and review process for learning objects in the GCTLC (that is, curriculum material and content that members would like to submit and include in the GCTLC library).