To add a session, hover over the "Add Session" box and select "Add a New Session" from the list that appears. This will open the text editor (first time users will need to install the eWebEditPro).
First, you must enter a title for the session. This title will appear in the main syllabus menu as the link students click on. One option is to title your sessions "Week 1," "Week 2," and so on. Information about each week's classes, including homework assignments and other handouts, would be attached as Learning Objects within the appropriate session. Another option is to title your sessions "Class Notes," "Homework," "Readings," etc. Within each session, the Learning Objects will be attached chronologically. You are free to organize your course in whatever way works best for you.
Second, you will notice drop-down menus to control the date and time. This feature only needs to be used if you have time-sensitive information and want to control when your students have access to it. Students will know that this session exists, but will be informed that they are unable to access it until the date and time you have chosen.
Third, you can create a more detailed description of your session using the text editor in the box labeled 'Description.' One example of how to use this space is to simply list the topics covered in a particular class meeting time, the reading assignments, and which group will be presenting. Another example is to include a short biography on a guest speaker. A final example is to refer students to the "Course Schedule" to find out the dates on which they are responsible for the attached readings.
Last, select "Save" when complete. After saving, you may then enter your Session Outcomes.
Session Outcomes
Inside each session editing window you may input learning outcomes associated with the content within that particular session. Each session outcome is treated independently so that they can eventually be mapped to program competencies.
To edit outcomes, move the cursor over the "Session Outcomes" area and click in the highlighted field. Next, scroll down to find the heading "Session Outcome" and select "Add." Now you must enter a title for the outcome and write a measurable/behavioral description. At this point, you can click the "Add" link to continue adding outcome elements.
Select "Save" when you are finished. Entries will be listed in the order you add them, but dragging and dropping them with the arrow cursor allows you to put them in the order you want. Once created, you can also delete items from the list by clicking on the delete link.
Setting a Session's Release Criteria (0:30)
To set the time and date of release of the session, check the box on the left of the time and date option, to activate the options. Then select the Month and date from the drop down box. Be sure to click save to save the changes.
Until the release date, on the student-view students will see the Session title and when the session will become available. Once the release date has past, students will see the session description and any files inside the session that are available.
Reordering Sessions (0:30)
To reorder your sessions, click the top-level "Sessions" link in the main course menu on the left. On the right, you will see a listing of all your session folders. Drag and drop using the arrow cursor to reorder the sessions. The reordering will show up automatically in the main menu on the left.
Copying Sessions
Existing Sessions can be copied from one course to another using LMS. This can be done from two areas.
Click the word "sessions" in the left-navigation tree while in My Courses. On the right-area, click the 'Add Session' drop-down menu and select the "Copy an Existing Session" option.
Or if you are already inside a session, click the 'Add New' drop-down menu (on the right-hand side) and hover on the "Copy Existing option" and then choose "Sessions.
Both areas will lead to a page where you can manage existing objects. The left of the screen has the source area (copy-from). ** On the left, select the "term" you wish to copy from using the drop-down menu selector. Then using the navigation tree structure on the left browse and select the session(s) to be copied. Next, click the copy link (on the right) to copy the selected sessions. (You will receive a confirmation message asking you to verify your selection.) Once completed, click back to return to the original course location.
** Note that if you change your orientation on the right-hand area, you receive differening availability of content on the left-hand (copy-from) area. In order to copy a full "session" your right-hand (copy-to) orientation must be at the "Sessions" level.
Removing Sessions (0:36)
To remove a session, click the "Sessions" link in the main course menu on the LEFT. Then, on the RIGHT, you will see a listing of all your session folders. Browse to the session you wish to remove and select "Remove" at the right boundary.
If there were any LMS Item/Files attached to the session, these files are move to your My Staff trashcan.