Instructor FAQs

Courses

How to View a Course

This guide will walk you through the process of navigating through the LMS to view a specific course.

1. Click "My Courses"

Access your courses by clicking on "My Courses.

Click 'My Courses'

2. Click the course you want to enter

Select the specific course titled "ECHO 100 – Intro to Echocardiography (Weeks 1-10).

Click the course you want to enter

3. Click "Start Learning"

Initiate the learning process by clicking on "Start Learning.

Click 'Start Learning'

4. Click from the sidebar to enter a lesson, assignment, quiz, and more

Join a test meeting by clicking on "Test Meeting.

Click from the sidebar to enter a lesson, assignment, quiz, and more

5. Click "Discussion" within a Lesson / Lecture to view the Discussion

Engage in discussions by clicking on "Discussion.

Click 'Discussion' within a Lesson / Lecture to view the Discussion

This guide covered accessing courses, starting the learning process, joining meetings, viewing lectures, and engaging in discussions in Verdigris-staging for efficient employee training.

How to Edit / Add a Course

This guide will walk you through editing a course in the LMS platform. Each step provides detailed instructions to manage course content, attachments, instructors, and more efficiently.

1. Click "Learning Center"

Access the Learning Center for courses.

Click 'Learning Center'

2. Click "My Courses" or "Create a New Course"

Navigate to your enrolled courses.

Click 'My Courses' or 'Create a New Course'

3. Click here to edit

Click here

Click here to edit

4. Click to edit

View detailed course information.

Click to edit

5. Click "Upload Image"

Add an image to the course.

Click 'Upload Image'

6. Click "Close dialog"

Close the dialog box.

Click 'Close dialog'

7. Click here to edit topics

Click the selected option

Click here to edit topics

8. Click here inside the topic

Select this field

Click here inside the topic

9. Edit the content

Navigate to this section

Edit the content

10. Click to add lesson, quiz, assignment, or Google Meet

Access the lesson section.

Click to add lesson, quiz, assignment, or Google Meet

11. Click "Add new topic"

Add a new topic to the course.

Click 'Add new topic'

12. Edit the info and click 'Add Topic'

Navigate here

Edit the info and click 'Add Topic'

13. Click "Add Instructor" to add another instructor

Assign an instructor to the course.

Click 'Add Instructor' to add another instructor

14. Click Course Attachments to add general course attachments. Lectures should be added to the individual Lectures within the Course Topics

Manage course attachments.

Click Course Attachments to add general course attachments. Lectures should be added to the individual Lectures within the Course Topics

15. Continue scrolling to further edit

View detailed course information.

Continue scrolling to further edit

16. Enter Course Prerequisites here

Access specific course section.

Enter Course Prerequisites here

17. Select or type from the list

View details of the course section.

Select or type from the list

18. Choose a Certificate or Disable a Certificate

Turn off certificate option for the course.

Choose a Certificate or Disable a Certificate

19. Click "publish_course"

Publish the course.

Click 'publish_course'

20. Click here

Select this field

Click here

21. Click here

Navigate to this section

Click here

The guide covered essential actions like adding images, scheduling sessions, managing attachments, and publishing a course in the LMS platform. Follow the steps to edit courses seamlessly.

How to Add a Lesson

Learn how to efficiently add a lesson to a course. From accessing and selecting the course to setting up video sources and content drip settings, this guide covers each step to streamline your employee training process.

1. Click "My Courses" from the Dashboard

Access "My Courses" section.

Click 'My Courses' from the Dashboard

2. Click here to edit the course

Click here

Click here to edit the course

3. Click here on the topic / week to edit

Click the selected button

Click here on the topic / week to edit

4. Click "+ Lesson"

Choose the option to add a new lesson.

Click '+ Lesson'

5. Enter the Lesson Name and and Content

Start creating a new lesson in draft mode.

Enter the Lesson Name and and Content

6. Scroll down to add a featured image (not necessary) and video source

Choose YouTube as the video source.

Scroll down to add a featured image (not necessary) and video source

7. Scroll down to choose when the lesson should become available and upload relevant files to the lesson (pdfs, powerpoints, etc)

Adjust content drip settings like unlocking date.

Scroll down to choose when the lesson should become available and upload relevant files to the lesson (pdfs, powerpoints, etc)

8. Click "Update Lesson"

Save the changes made to the lesson.

Click 'Update Lesson'

9. Click "publish_course"

Publish the course with the new lesson.

Click 'publish_course'

10. Click here

Click the selected option

Click here

This guide walks you through the process of adding a lesson to a course. From selecting the course to finalizing the lesson details and publishing, you are equipped to enhance your employee training experience effectively.

How to Add a Video to a Lesson

Enhance your employee training with this guide on adding a video to a lesson. Follow the precise instructions to seamlessly integrate YouTube videos into your course content using the LMS and YouTube platforms.

1. Click "My Courses"

Access "My Courses

Click 'My Courses'

2. Click here to edit course

Click here

Click here to edit course

3. Click the topic / week where the lesson is

Select the desired lesson

Click the topic / week where the lesson is

4. Click here

Click the selected button

Click here

5. Click "Select Video Source  - Youtube"

Choose YouTube as the video source

Click 'Select Video Source
 - Youtube'

6. Fill "Paste YouTube Video URL"

Paste the YouTube video URL

Fill 'Paste YouTube Video URL'

7. Enter the video duration

Move to the next step

Enter the video duration

8. Click "Update Lesson"

Save the changes

Click 'Update Lesson'

9. Click "publish_course"

Publish the course

Click 'publish_course'

10. Click here

Navigate here

Click here

11. Click "Preview" to see the Lesson

Preview the lesson

Click 'Preview' to see the Lesson

12. Click "Continue Learning"

Proceed with the learning process

Click 'Continue Learning'

13. Your added video now appears when the Lesson is clicked

Start playing the video

Your added video now appears when the Lesson is clicked

This guide covered the steps to incorporate a YouTube video into a lesson for employee training using the LMS. From selecting the video source to publishing the course, follow these instructions to elevate your training materials.

How to Add an Assignment

This guide will help you seamlessly add an assignment in the Employee Training software. From accessing your courses to setting due dates and points, follow these clear steps to efficiently create assignments for your training modules.

1. Click "My Courses" from the dashboard

Access your courses.

Click 'My Courses' from the dashboard

2. Click here to edit

Click here

Click here to edit

3. Click here in the appropriate topic / week

Click the selected button

Click here in the appropriate topic / week

4. Click "+ Assignments"

Access the assignments tab.

Click '+ Assignments'

5. Enter the title and summary - note that the title should be uniqe for the assignment to help students differentiate from others

Access the assignments tab.

Enter the title and summary - note that the title should be uniqe for the assignment to help students differentiate from others

6. Click "Upload Attachments" to add appropriate attachments such as pdfs, questions, or assignment resources

Attach files, if needed.

Click 'Upload Attachments' to add appropriate attachments such as pdfs, questions, or assignment resources

7. Upload files

Close the dialog box.

Upload files

8. Choose the date that this assignment should become availalbe (this is not the due date)

Set the due date.

Choose the date that this assignment should become availalbe (this is not the due date)

9. Click here to set the 'time limit'. This will be the DUE DATE. After the time limit, the assignment will be inaccessible.

Set initial points.

Click here to set the 'time limit'. This will be the DUE DATE. After the time limit, the assignment will be inaccessible.

10. Set the amount of points that the assignment should be worth here

Define total points.

Set the amount of points that the assignment should be worth here

11. Choose the rest of the settings

Set the minimum points.

Choose the rest of the settings

12. Click "Update Assignment"

Finalize and update the assignment.

Click 'Update Assignment'

This guide covered accessing courses, naming the assignment, setting due dates, attaching files, defining points, and finalizing the assignment in the Employee Training platform. Master these steps to streamline your assignment creation process.

How to View & Evaluate Assignments

This guide will walk you through efficiently viewing assignments and submissions in the LMS platform. Follow the engaging instructions to navigate through courses, submissions, details, and feedback effortlessly.

1. Click "Assignments" from the dashboard

Access the assignments section.

Click 'Assignments' from the dashboard

2. Click the dropdown to sort the assignments by Course

Navigate to the specific course "PHYS 100 – Physics of Ultrasound.

Click the dropdown to sort the assignments by Course

3. Click "ASC / DSC " to sort the assignments by date

Sort in ascending order.

Click 'ASC / DSC ' to sort the assignments by date

4. Click "Details" next to the assignment to view and evaluate submissions

View additional details.

Click 'Details' next to the assignment to view and evaluate submissions

5. Click "Details" or "Evaluate" next to the assignment

Access more information about the submission.

Click 'Details' or 'Evaluate' next to the assignment

6. Click the attachment to view the attached assignments

Open the specified screenshot.

Click the attachment to view the attached assignments

7. Click here to view the  attached assignment

Click the selected button

Click here to view the  attached assignment

8. Click the points to grade, and enter feedback below

Provide feedback or comments.

Click the points to grade, and enter feedback below

9. Click "Evaluate this submission"

Assess the submission.

Click 'Evaluate this submission'

10. A success message will show up here

Select this field

A success message will show up here

11. Click "Back"

Navigate back to the previous screen.

Click 'Back'

The guide covered accessing assignments, navigating courses, viewing details, providing feedback, evaluating submissions, and sorting orders in the LMS platform. Master the process of managing training tasks effectively.

How to Add a Google Meeting

Learn how to efficiently add a Google Meeting within the LMS. Follow the engaging instructions to navigate through the process seamlessly.

1. Click "My Courses"

Access your courses.

Click 'My Courses'

2. Click here

Click here

Click here

3. Click into the week / topic you want to add the meeting to

Select the specific week.

Click into the week / topic you want to add the meeting to

4. Click "+ Meet Live Lesson"

Access the live lesson feature.

Click '+ Meet Live Lesson'

5. Enter the meeting name and information

Input the meeting title.

Enter the meeting name and information

6. Click "MMMM d, yyyy" to schedule the date

Select the date format.

Click 'MMMM d, yyyy' to schedule the date

7. Enter the time here

Choose the date.

Enter the time here

8. Click and slide your mouse along the bar to select the time

Click the selected button

Click and slide your mouse along the bar to select the time

9. Repeat for the minutes

Click the selected option

Repeat for the minutes

10. Click "Done"

Complete the action.

Click 'Done'

11. Repeat for the end day and time

Select the date format.

Repeat for the end day and time

12. Click "Create Meeting"

Initiate the meeting creation.

Click 'Create Meeting'

13. You will get a success message here

Select this option

You will get a success message here

14. Click Publish

Publish the course content.

Click Publish

15. That's it!

Navigate here

That's it!

This guide covered the process of adding a Google Meeting.

How to Add a Quiz

Empower your employees by creating interactive quizzes with ease. This guide will walk you through adding quizzes to enhance your training materials efficiently.

1. Click "My Courses" from the dashboard

Access your courses.

Click 'My Courses' from the dashboard

2. Click here to edit the course

Click here

Click here to edit the course

3. Click the topic / week to where you need to add the quiz

Select the desired week.

Click the topic / week to where you need to add the quiz

4. Click "+ Quiz"

Access the quiz section.

Click '+ Quiz'

5. Enter the Quiz Title and Summary

Enter the quiz title.

Enter the Quiz Title and Summary

6. Click "Save & Next"

Proceed to the next step.

Click 'Save & Next'

7. Click "Add Question"

Start adding questions.

Click 'Add Question'

8. Write the question

Select a question.

Write the question

9. Choose the type of question here

Confirm the question type.

Choose the type of question here

10. Choose if the answer should be required

Click the selected button

Choose if the answer should be required

11. Choose the amount of points this question is worth

Set the question weight.

Choose the amount of points this question is worth

12. Write a description of the question if needed. If there is a reference image needed, click 'Add Media'

Access the question description.

Write a description of the question if needed. If there is a reference image needed, click 'Add Media'

13. Choose the answer for your question

Set the question points.

Choose the answer for your question

14. Enter the explanation for the answer, if desired

Access the answer explanation section.

Enter the explanation for the answer, if desired

15. Click "Add to Questions"

Add the question to the quiz.

Click 'Add to Questions'

16. Click "Save & Next" after you have added all questions

Proceed to the next step.

Click 'Save & Next' after you have added all questions

17. Enter a time limit for the test / quiz if desired

Set the question order.

Enter a time limit for the test / quiz if desired

18. Choose your quiz settings

Choose answer display settings.

Choose your quiz settings

19. Enter the passing grade for the test, then the amount of questions to be answered

Set the passing score.

Enter the passing grade for the test, then the amount of questions to be answered

20. Choose when the test should be available

Choose the date format.

Choose when the test should be available

21. Click here to open 'Advanced Settings' for the test / quiz

Click the selected option

Click here to open 'Advanced Settings' for the test / quiz

22. Choose your advanced settings

Select this field

Choose your advanced settings

23. Click "Save & Next"

Proceed to the next step.

Click 'Save & Next'

24. Click "publish_course"

Publish the quiz.

Click 'publish_course'

25. Click here

Navigate to this section

Click here

This guide covered the process of adding a quiz to your courses, from naming the quiz to setting question details and publishing it for your employees' training needs.

How to View and Grade Tests

Explore the process of viewing and grading tests effortlessly within the LMS platform. From accessing test details to providing feedback and updating results, this guide will navigate you through seamless employee training procedures.

1. Click "Tests" from your dashboard

Access the tests section.

Click 'Tests' from your dashboard

2. Click "Details"

View detailed test information.

Click 'Details'

3. Click here to change the result of an answer

Click here

Click here to change the result of an answer

4. Insert feedback here

Perform a specific action by clicking on this element.

Insert feedback here

5. Click "Update"

Wait for the system to update.

Click 'Update'

6. Click "Back"

Navigate back to the previous page.

Click 'Back'

7. View the updated result

Access the test result.

View the updated result

This guide navigated through accessing test details, providing feedback, and updating results in Verdigris-staging for efficient employee training. Master the process of viewing and grading tests effortlessly.

Students

How to Add a Student

Learn how to efficiently add a student to your system with ease. This guide will walk you through the necessary steps in the LMS application.

1. Click "Students" from the dashboard

Access the Students section.

Click 'Students' from the dashboard

2. Click "Add New Student"

Initiate adding a new student.

Click 'Add New Student'

3. Enter the student's information

Select the Username field that is mandatory.

Enter the student's information

4. A password will be automatically generated. Make sure that 'Send User Notification' is checked

Enter the username for the new student.

A password will be automatically generated. Make sure that 'Send User Notification' is checked

5. Check that 'Student' is the Role selected (it should be automatically selected)

Select the role for the new student from the available options.

Check that 'Student' is the Role selected (it should be automatically selected)

6. Click "Add New User"

Finalize and add the new student to the system.

Click 'Add New User'

This guide covered the process of adding a student.

How to View Students and Their Progress

This guide will show you how to efficiently view student information in the application.

1. Click "Students" from the Dashboard

Access the Students section.

Click 'Students' from the Dashboard

2. Click "Details" next to the student you want to view

Navigate to the Details page.

Click 'Details' next to the student you want to view

3. Scroll down to view their course progress and click the arrow to expand the details

Click the selected button

Scroll down to view their course progress and click the arrow to expand the details

4. View Student contact info here

Access detailed student information.

View Student contact info here

5. Click "View Profile" to view more info

Open the View Profile option.

Click 'View Profile' to view more info

This guide covered accessing the Students section, navigating to Details, and viewing student profiles with precision.

How to Manually Enroll a Student

Learn how to manually enroll a student in the system. Follow these precise instructions to successfully add a student to a course and complete the enrollment process.

1. Click "Enrollment" from the dashboard

Access the "Enrollment" page.

Click 'Enrollment' from the dashboard

2. Click "+Enroll a student"

Select the add option.

Click '+Enroll a student'

3. Scroll down and select the course you wish to enroll the student in

Select the course "ECHO 100 – Intro to Echocardiography (Weeks 1-10).

Scroll down and select the course you wish to enroll the student in

4. Type the name of the student here

Initiate a search for the student.

Type the name of the student here

5. Click " + " to add the student to the course

Click here

Click ' + ' to add the student to the course

6. Click "Enroll Now"

Enroll the student.

Click 'Enroll Now'

7. To remove a student, click the check box next to their name

Select the student's ID.

To remove a student, click the check box next to their name

8. Click "Cancel" from the dropdown list

Select "Cancel.

Click 'Cancel' from the dropdown list

9. Click "Apply"

Apply the changes.

Click 'Apply'

10. Click "Yes, I'am Sure"

Confirm the action.

Click 'Yes, I'am Sure'

11. Click "Cancelled" to see the students who's enrollment has been cancelled at the top of the page

Verify the student is now canceled.

Click 'Cancelled' to see the students who's enrollment has been cancelled at the top of the page

This guide detailed the process of manually enrolling a student in the system. From navigating to selecting courses to confirming actions, each step was outlined to ensure a successful enrollment.

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How to Make an Announcement

Learn how to efficiently create and publish announcements with the following instructions. Each step will guide you through the process of making an announcement using the Verdigris-staging application.

1. Click "Announcements" from the dashboard

Access the Announcements section.

Click 'Announcements' from the dashboard

2. Click "Add New Announcement"

Initiate the process of creating a new announcement.

Click 'Add New Announcement'

3. Choose the course to make the announcement to, type the title (which will also be the email subject), and type the summary

Select the field to input the title of the announcement.

Choose the course to make the announcement to, type the title (which will also be the email subject), and type the summary

4. Click "Publish" to send announcement

Publish the announcement.

Click 'Publish' to send announcement

This guide covered the essential steps to create and publish announcements using Verdigris-staging, from accessing the Announcements section to editing and publishing the announcement with ease.

Gradebook

This guide will walk you through essential actions in the Gradebook feature of Verdigris-staging, ensuring seamless navigation and utilization of key functions.

1. Click "Gradebook" from the dashboard

Access the Gradebook feature.

Click 'Gradebook' from the dashboard

2. Sort options to find the student you're looking for

Navigate to the specific course.

Sort options to find the student you're looking for

3. Here you can see the grades for students from (tests)quizzes and assignments

View specific date and time.

Here you can see the grades for students from (tests)quizzes and assignments

4. Click "Grade Settings"

Access the Grade Settings menu.

Click 'Grade Settings'

5. Click "Add New" to add, or edit

Add a new entry.

Click 'Add New' to add, or edit

6. Define your new grade

Click the selected button

Define your new grade

The guide covered actions such as accessing Gradebook, navigating to specific courses, selecting students, and managing grade settings in Verdigris-staging.