Learn Foundations training and events
Support and training for staff in the use of Learn.
Training
In addition to the self-support materials there are a number of training sessions and events throughout the year organised by the IS Digital Skills and Training teams and more information is available from their website. This training is aimed at instructors, course organisers and administrative staff who have editing privileges for courses.
The Learn Service Team will also provide consultancy and workshops on request where appropriate. If you are interested in Learn consultancy, or would like to arrange a future workshop for a group of people, please contact the IS Helpline with a detailed request.
Upcoming Events
The training schedule for semester 2 is now complete, places on the training sessions below are available through events booking
| Course |
Learning Outcomes (By the end of the course you will be able to:) |
Pre-requisites (participant should have either completed the course or be experienced with the skills outlined) |
Dates/Times | Materials |
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| Learn Basics |
Log in to Learn Navigate the 'My Learn' Area Use the "My Courses' list settings Personalise the Notifications Dashboard Access the 'My Blackboard' area Add an avatar Create announcements Add contacts to learn Access the Calendar Manipulate the content within a calendar |
None |
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| Creating a Course in Learn |
Navigate around the Course Area Use Student Preview Understand the course menu structure Identify the different roles available Understand different content types available Create a content item Understand the content editor Copy text from the web into Learn and format appropriately Add hyperlinks to a course Upload a file to Learn Copy items from other courses Move items within a course Add folders Use adaptive release Add content from media hopper Add a link to lecture recordings Access and navigate the content collection |
Learn Basics |
26/2/21 2-3
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| Assignments in Learn |
Identify good practice in creating assessments Set up an assessment content area Identify appropriate assessment information Add a Learn and /or Turnitin assignment drop-box Understand the benefit of adding previous assessment examples Import a rubric Create a rubric |
Learn Basics Creating a Course in Learn |
12/3/21 2-3 |
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| Learn Grade Centre - Introduction |
Review and grade assignments Set up your grade centre Add columns to the grade centre Send an email reminder through the grade centre Download and upload to the grade centre |
Learn Basics Creating a Course in Learn Assignments in Learn |
15/3/21 11-12 |
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| Learn Grade Centre - Advanced |
Use categories in the grade centre Create smart views Create and apply marking schema Create Marking periods Use weightings Create calculated columns |
Learn Grade Centre - beginner |
22/3/21 11-12 |
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| Using Groups in Learn |
Understand the different group types Access and manage the groups pages Import and Export Groups View groups as a student Create groups with manual enrolment Edit Groups Set up a group assignment Create a Smart View to view the activity of students in a group Add information to group settings Delete a Group Add tools to a group Set up self-enrol tutorial groups Identify good practice in the use of Learn communication tools Email a group |
Learn Basics Creating a Course in Learn |
5/3/21 3-4 |
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| Communication tools in Learn |
Identify good practice in the use of Learn communication tools Set up and use a wiki Set up and use a journal Set up and use a discussion board and forums Set up and use a blog Create a link to collaboration tools within a course. |
Learn Basics Creating a Course in Learn |
1/3/21 11-12 |
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| Marking Learn Assignments using BbAnnotate |
Access an unmarked assignment Use the thumbnail view Expand and collapse panels Adjust the page view Search an assignment Access and use the annotation tools Add to the content library Apply a comment from the content library Delete an annotation Add general feedback Add private marking notes Mark the assignment View and use a rubric |
Assignments in Learn Learn Grade Centre - Introduction |
16/3/21 11-12 |
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| Learn Tests, Surveys and Pools |
Create a test/survey Understand the different question types available Deploy a test/survey How to grade tests or surveys Delete a test/survey How to create a pool How to edit existing Pools How to export existing Tests, Surveys or Pools |
Learn Basics Creating a Course in Learn Assignments in Learn |
9/3/21 2-3 |
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| Learn Clinic | Follow up for people attending courses the previous week |
Weekly, Mondays 3-4 |
You may also be interested in other related training workshops:
- Increasing the accessibility of your teaching using learning technology
- Will it bite me? Media, licensing and online teaching environments
- Copyright and licensing training
Learn Guides on Media Hopper
Getting Help
If you have a question regarding Learn then send an email to the IS Helpline with details.
Further information and support
For further help with using Learn, including guides, videos and reference materials, please see the Learn pages for staff and students.