Codex FAQ

This page answers common questions about the iLRN Codex, helping members understand its purpose, how to use it, and how to contribute effectively.

🌱 For New Members

1. What is the iLRN Codex?
The Codex is iLRN’s single source of record—a knowledge base that organizes, preserves, and connects resources, initiatives, and communities across the network.

2. Who can access the Codex?
Members with an @immersivelrn.org account can access internal resources, while selected pages are publicly viewable to showcase iLRN’s work to the broader community.

3. How is the Codex organized?
The Codex uses Shelves → Books → Chapters → Pages to structure knowledge. Each book focuses on a major domain, and chapters/pages provide detailed information and processes.

4. What makes the Codex different from other platforms like Discord or Zoom?
Unlike chat or meeting platforms, the Codex provides structured, persistent, and searchable knowledge—turning ephemeral discussions into lasting organizational memory.

🛠 For Active Contributors

5. What kinds of content belong in the Codex?
Content that serves as a single source of truth: role descriptions, procedures, project records, standards, frameworks, event guides, and knowledge artifacts that need to be preserved.

6. Can I contribute to the Codex?
Yes. Members are encouraged to contribute by drafting pages, refining entries, and updating resources in collaboration with editors and leadership teams.

7. How do I make sure my contributions are accurate?
Contributors should reference official documents, follow existing templates, and coordinate with editors or governance stewards before publishing.

8. How does the Codex connect with other iLRN platforms?
It links with the Frame VR Campus, Invision Community forums, the Repository of Immersive Experiences, and iLRN’s publication archives to provide a unified knowledge ecosystem.

🎯 For Leaders & Organizers

9. Who maintains the Codex?
The Codex is maintained by volunteer editors, the Scientific Quality Assurance Officer, and designated community stewards who ensure content accuracy and consistency.

10. Is the Codex permanent?
Yes. The Codex is designed as a long-term archival and living knowledge base, ensuring iLRN’s history, standards, and practices remain accessible and future-ready.

11. How can I suggest improvements or changes to the Codex?
Members can use feedback forms, contribute directly in editing roles, or bring suggestions to the Codex governance team for review and integration.

12. How does the Codex support iLRN strategy?
By capturing initiatives, events, people, and standards, the Codex ensures continuity and transparency across leadership cycles and prepares the network for future growth.