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How to view and edit settingsSubjects, activities and resources in the LMS all have settings that can be adjusted to suit your needs and the needs of your students. You can use these to restrict as well as open up different functionality in each learning object used in the LMS.
Outline:
The purpose of this guide is to show users how to view and edit settings.
What will the guide cover?
The guide will cover how to view and edit or adjust settings.
How long will this take?
This activity should take approximately 5 minutes to complete.
What technology will it use?
LMS
Materials needed?
A device that allows updating LMS content.
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TABLE OF CONTENTSHow to view and edit settings................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Navigate to Subject............................................................................................................................................................................. 3Subject and Individual Learning Object Settings................................................................................................................................. 3Administration tab............................................................................................................................................................................... 3Subject settings: General Section........................................................................................................................................................ 4Subject Format: Collapsed Topics....................................................................................................................................................... 5Subject Format: Grid Format............................................................................................................................................................... 6Subject Format: Grid Format (continued)............................................................................................................................................ 7Subject Format: Appearance Section.................................................................................................................................................. 7Subject Format: Files and Upload, Completion tracking......................................................................................................................8Subject Format: Groups....................................................................................................................................................................... 8Subject Format: Tags.......................................................................................................................................................................... 9Subject Format: Tags (Continued)..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Further Support.................................................................................................................................................................................... 11End of guide......................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
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How to view and edit settings
Navigate to SubjectAccess the LMS subject you want to view and/or edit setting in.
Subject and Individual Learning Object Settings Subject Settings only relate to the subject overall Learning objects such as Quizzes and Forums contain their own individual settings. The first part of this guide will address Subject Setting and the second part will address individual
learning object settings.
Administration tab1. You can access the settings for a subject by navigating to the Administration block which is
located below your Navigation block. Please note: These blocks are located to the left of your subject page. If you are viewing on a mobile device both blocks will be located at the bottom of your page.
2. Select Edit settings.
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Subject settings: General Section1. The General section allows you to change
the visibility of the subject Switch from Show to Hide. If hidden students will not be able to access any of the content in the subject.
2. You can adjust the Subject start date.Please note it is recommended that you use Manage my Subjects to adjust the availability of a subject.
3. You may also want to add a Subject Summary in the Description section to help guide lecturers and tutors when they are searching for a specific instance of a subject and will also help students.
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Subject Format: Collapsed TopicsSubject Format area allows you to adjust the layout of the the subject. Popular formats include Collapsed Topics and Grid Format.Collapsed Topics Format has sections that open and close.
1. To enable Collapsed Topics format select the Format dropdown menu and select Collapsed Topics.
2. You may also adjust the Hidden sections drop down menu and select the option to Hide sections completely.Note: It is recommended other options in this Subject format list for Collapsed Topics remain unchanged. If you would like further guidance on Collapsed Topics settings please contact ASK EDTECH.
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Subject Format: Grid FormatGrid Format consists of tiles that, when selected ‘pop-up’ and display individual sections. 1. Select Grid format from the drop down menu2. You can Set the image container width, 210 or
256 will work best.3. You can adjust Set the image container ratio
relative to the width to either 3-2 (rectangular) or 3-3 (Square).Note: It is recommended other options in this format list for Grid Format can remain as is. If you would like further guidance on Grid Format settings please contact ASK EDTECH.
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Subject Format: Grid Format (continued)1. You may also want to turn the Show
new activity notification on. The New Activity notification will be visible on the front page. An example is provided.Please note: this feature only works in Grid Format.
Subject Format: Appearance SectionThe Appearance section in Subject Edit setting allows you to adjust the Theme. Important note: It is recommended that you leave these setting as they are.
1. You may wish to adjust the number of news items as they appear in the News Block if the news block has been added to your subject. Refer to the Blocks Guide for more information.
2. You may also wish to hide the Gradebook. The default setting in to Show gradebook to students is set to Show.
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Subject Format: Files and Upload, Completion trackingThe next two sections in Edit Settings for Subjects are:
1. Files and uploads - allows you to increase the upload limit to 200 MB.
2. Completion tracking - allows students see if they have completed specific tasks. If enabled, activity completion conditions may be set in the individual activity settings (for example quizzes and forums) and/or subject completion conditions may be set.
Subject Format: GroupsFor Group mode Visible Groups is generally the best option.The Groups setting allows you to utilise the groups function subject wide and will mean things like Gradebook Groups are visible to markers.
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Subject Format: Tags Consider tagging your open course or for content rich subjects you may wish to tag material so students can locate specific material easily.Applying Subject Level Tags: In Subject Edit Settings you can tag a whole subject by entering a tag in the box and pressing enter.Applying settings to an object: You can tag individual learning objects in Edit settings at the activity level.
Viewing tags1. Once tagged users can be view tags by expanding the Site pages link in the Navigation block. 2. Once expanded select the Tags link.
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Subject Format: Tags (Continued)3. You will be taken to a Search tags page and the user can search
for tags.
4. You may need to guide students to the specific link.
5. Users then have the option of adding the Training tag to their interest, Flag it as inappropriate or Edit the tag. Note: Students will only be able to add to the description and add additional tags.
6. A link to courses that contain a specific tag will also be displayed.
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Further SupportStaff For support in the use of the LMS, Echo360, Turnitin, PebblePad and Manage My Subjects contact ASK EDTECH.
StudentsGo to Student IT Support
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Published in Australia By La Trobe University.
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