Section Three: Skill Builder 2: Explore Online Classroom Areas

This assignment supports the following lesson objectives:
  • Describe common features of the current course LMS system

Assignment Overview
You will explore a single LMS feature in detail and create a one-page "job aid" that outlines the step-by-step instructions regarding how to use this feature.

Deliverables

  • 1-page (250 word) job aid about one LMS feature

Assignment Details

Perform the following tasks:

Step 1: Choose to explore either the Discussion Forum, Presentation, Instructor Presentation, or an Assignment in any section of the course.

Spend time using the feature.

Step 2: Find some answers.
Using our own exploration, answer the following questions:

  • How would you describe this feature?
  • What screen shots (pictures of what is currently displayed on-screen) will help provide better step-by-step guidance to your fellow students about how to use the feature?
  • Why should students use this feature, and how will it benefit their online learning experience?

Step 3: Create a one-page job aid for your LMS feature. 
Using your findings in Step 1, complete a one-page job aid for your assigned LMS feature. Consider the format and visuals you want to use in your job aid. Will this be easy for students to use, and how can they get up to speed quickly.

Step 4: Capture necessary screen shots.
After writing the one-page job aid, illustrate it using screen shots. Insert the screen shots with captions into the one-page job aid.

Step 5: Save and submit your assignment. 
Once you have completed the assignment, save a readily available copy for yourself. Submit your answer to your instructor using the submit button below.

Step 6: Instructor distributes all job aids. 
After all job aids are submitted for the assignment, the instructor will make them available for reference and download.