Comment 12 for bug 1314020

Hi Robert, Aaron,
I have created some mockups of the copy-collection process that based on my experience with users would help with usability.

My recommendations for simplifying based on user recurring feedback would be:

1) separate the "copy page" and "copy collections" into two separate pages, and dedicate each to their own function.
2) During the copy-collection process - allow the user to change the prefix from the "Copy of" default.

Rational for 1) the number of templates we are using is exploding, and finding them as a user is becoming almost impossible because the copy collection screen is mixed up with the copy pages screen. e.g. There are too many buttons, collection names are repeated over and over and/or don't exist in the list, and there are no collection descriptions to go by to help students pick the right collection for their course. Even for non-course related purposes the combined functions on one screen make things difficult. The mockup attached seeks to address these issues.

Rational for 2) Many times I have sat with students through this process of copying collections with up to 17 pages. The response is always one of resignation and I now dread having to tell students they have to edit every page title and replace "copy of" with their name.

I've spent some time making some mockups, please see attached.

Thanks again.