Transcript eCampus: Getting Started PowerPoint

ECAMPUS
GETTING STARTED
Dawn Hernandez
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson participants will be able to:
• Describe the uses of learning module and a folder
as well as the differences between them
• Create a web link and identify best display method
• Upload a file and identify 3 helpful tips
• Create and describe the main components of a
discussion
• Create and describe the main components of an
assignment
LEARNING MODULES &
FOLDERS
Learning Modules
• Organize content
• Set availability
• Table of Contents
• Force sequential viewing
Folders
• Organize content
• Set availability
YOUR TURN!!!
You will need to create a learning module and a folder with the
specified requirements. Once you have completed the assignment type
complete in the text box provided.
Learning Module:
• Name: Unit 1 - eCampus Basics
• Text: This learning module contains a file, an item and a web link.
• Enforce sequential viewing
• Select a display after date two weeks from today
• Select numbers for hierarchy display
Folder:
• Name: Unit 2 - Discussions and Assignments
• Text: This folder contains discussions and assignments.
• Do not make available to students
• Track number of views
WEB LINK
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Link to external website
Quick access to important resources
Copy & paste URL
Open link in new window
Add to course menu or content page
YOUR TURN!!!
Create a web link in the Unit 2 folder you
created in unit 1 using the following
information.
• Name: Blackboard Help
• URL: http://help.blackboard.com/enus/Learn/9.1_SP_14/Instructor
• Description: Must have the
following editing: bold, hyperlink and a
YouTube mashup.
FILE
• Any file type
• Upload file first
• Use an easy recognizable name
• Maximum file
size = 20mb
• PDF files display
on screen
YOUR TURN!!!
Create a file in the Unit 1 learning module
you created in unit 1, use the following
information to upload the file and upload the
file attached to the assignment.
• Name: Learning Modules and Folder
Basics
• Color: 00386b
ITEM
• Create an on screen WYSWYG
• Displays like a web page
• Incorporate files, images and videos
YOUR TURN!!!
Create an item in the unit 1 learning module
you created. Use the following information.
• Name: Item
• Text: Must include the following editing
marks: italic, block style paragraph and a
picture.
DISCUSSIONS
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Asynchronous collaboration
Grade or ungraded
Anonymous
Force posting prior to responding
YOUR TURN!!!
Create a discussion forum link in the unit 2
folder you created using the
following information.
• Name: Introduction Forum
• Description: Must include the following
editing: attach a file, use the record from
webcam and change the color of the text.
ASSIGNMENTS
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Group or individual
Attach files w/ requirements
Optional rubric attachment
Easily provide due date
Single or multiple attempts
Grade center column automatically
created
YOUR TURN!!!
Create an assignment in the unit 2 folder
using the following information.
• Name: Assignment 1
• Instructions: Provide a detailed
description of the requirements necessary
to receive full credit. you may include any
editing or attachments.
SUPPORT
• Workshop Handouts http://it.wvu.edu/services/training/ecampus
/getting-started
• eCampus Resources http://ecampusinfo.wvu.edu/
• Blackboard Help http://help.blackboard.com/enus/Learn/9.1_SP_14/Instructor
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS