LEARNING MODULES. Use only HTML or PDF documents in learning modules. Create a Learning Module

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1 LEARNING MODULES The learning module is a component in Blackboard Vista that allows you to organize your materials for a course in a logical order. Below is what the learning module looks like from the build view with information in it. Design a Learning Module The Learning Module allows you to design the flow of instructions by structuring the various learning activities (files and interactive activities) sequentially. In the drop down menus for each component you can modify settings, preview, modify the action menu, view the links, or delete each component. Use only HTML or PDF documents in learning modules. Create a Learning Module A Learning Module includes the following: A table of contents A collection of sequentially arranged pages Built in navigation links Optional interactive tools (Assessments, Discussions, etc.)

2 To create a Learning Module: 1. On the Build tab, select Learning Module from the Course Tools menu 2. Click on Create Learning Module Title and Description Title: What you write in the Title area will be displayed in the Learning Module Keep the labeling convention the same across Learning Modules Use titles that are descriptive and can be used from one semester to the next. Description: Use this space for assignment and Learning Module instructions You can choose to show or hide the newly created Learning Module

3 Table of Contents On the Left: Students will be able to navigate freely within the Learning Module Do not display: Students can only go through the module in a linear format First page of the Learning Module This last setting determines what you want the students to see when they first enter the module. Table of Contents: This option supports a module that encourages students to navigate freely First page in the Table of Contents: This option supports a linear format but still displays a table of contents 3. Select Save, Cancel, or Save and Create Another to continue Add Files or Instructional Activities To add files: 1. Click Add File 2. Select Browse for Files to fi nd a fi le or Create File to make a file If you Browse for Files you will be asked to select a file from your class files or your local computer. Choose the files (you can select more than one) you want to include and select OK to add them to your module.

4 If you Create File you will be asked to enter content to be included in an.html file format. You can format the content using html codes or use the HTML Creator for an easy to use text editor. To add instructional activities: 1. Click Add Content Link 2. Select an already prepared assignment, assessment, etc. from the inventory or create a new activity (see next section) Content Placement To insert content in a specific spot within the Learning Module: 1. Click the activity that comes before the assignment. Your addition will be added below the selected spot.

5 To move any activities up or down the Learning Module: 1. Select the checkbox next to the activity you want to move 2. Select the arrow next to the activity you want to put it above Headings Use the Create Heading button to organize the content added to a learning module. Indent You can indent items in a module by selecting the checkbox next to the item and choosing Indent from the buttons at the bottom of the screen. To outdent an item click on the check next to it and select outdent. Create an Instructional Activity with the Learning Module If you intend to include an instructional activity but have not yet created it, you can do so within the Learning Module. 1. Click the Add Content Link 2. Select the tool you want to add 3. Click the Create button 4. You will be directed to that activity s tool For help creating different content items, please refer to the individual tool s instructions.

6 Learning Module Printable View You can create a printable view of all content or selected content in a learning module. The printable view can be printed or saved to a file. The following information appears in the printable view: Files (word, pdf, excel, zip, graphics, txt) Title and fi le type Web pages (HTML) Title and full content Assessments Title of assessments SCORM Modules Title Assignments Title, instructions, collaboration type, due date, grading criteria, and attachments Discussions Title and description of chat and whiteboard rooms, and discussion categories and topics Media Library Collections Title and description of media library collections and the title, description, and attachments of the collection s entries URLs Title and web site address of URL To print in the Learning Module: 1. In the Action Menu, click the Create Printable View icon 2. The Select Items screen will appear displaying a list of all content in the learning module 3. Click Continue. The compiled contents will appear. 4. Click Print. Your computer s print dialog box will appear. 5. Make your selections to print the compiled content To save the compiled content to a file: 1. Click Save to File. Your browser s file download dialog box will appear. 2. Make your selections to save the compiled content to a file