Training
Training in the use of the Learning Management System is run regularly during student free times of the academic year (semester breaks etc) and is free of charge. You are strongly encouraged to attend training as experience has shown that students of trained academic staff require less support in the online environment. All workshops are conducted by a competent trainer and are managed through Training@LaTrobe (previously known as STEPS).
Training can be customised to suit the particular requirements of a School/Department. Contact the LMS Support Team to discuss.
LMS Training Program
Scheduled training - Training @ La Trobe
LMS Training program
- LMS Fundamentals Getting Started (3 Hours)
- Three part workshop series
LMS Fundamentals Getting Started (3 Hours)
This workshop will provide participants with sufficient training to enhance their teaching using the tools provided in the La Trobe University template. Participants will be introduced to the LMS interface and simple communication tools. Instruction will also be provided in uploading documents which may be required by students.
LMS 1 Using Communication Tools (3 hours)
This workshop is the first of three designed to equip participants with a deeper understanding of La Trobe University's Learning Management System, LMS.
LMS offers a number of communication tools:
- Announcements , Chat, Discussions, Mail, Who's Online
Participants will be introduced to all of the online communication tools in LMS and there will be discussion regarding effective use to encourage student engagement.
Prerequisites
- Participants should be familiar with computers and the use of a keyboard and a mouse. Participants should have some experience using Web browsers such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
LMS 2 Developing my unit (3 hours)
The second of three workshops, "Developing my Unit" has been designed to equip you with the skills required to continue building a strong teaching and learning foundation with LMS .
Participants will be introduced to Learning Modules and Web Links and how best to present information and documentation for students. Participants will learn to add to the tools presented in the La Trobe University template and to select tools appropriate to the desired learning outcome.
An overview of the LMS Grade Book functionality will also be presented.
Prerequisites
- Participants should be familiar with computers and the use of a keyboard and a mouse. Participants should have some experience using Web browsers such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Successful completion of LMS 1 would be beneficial
LMS 3 Using Assessment Tools (3 hours)
The final workshop "Using Assessment Tools" has been designed to introduce participants to LMS's suite of assessment tools. These are:
- Assessments
- Quizzes
- Self Tests
- Surveys
- Assignments
- Online assignment submission
- Graded Discussion
Participants will have the opportunity to create a quiz containing each of the question types, create an online assignment and gain an understanding of how students will interact with the assignment dropbox function. There will be discussion relating to the association between assessment and the Grade Book.
Prerequisites
- Participants should be familiar with computers and the use of a keyboard and a mouse. Participants should have some experience using Web browsers such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Successful completion of LMS 1 and LMS 2 would be beneficial.
Please view workshop dates and register for training through the Training@LaTrobe (previously known as STEPS) website.