Provide Comfort to E-Learning Students using Learning Management System Tools

Learning Management System (LMS) for eLearning

Particularly for learners using a learning management system for the first time ever, it’s critical to get a handle on what they’re dealing with from the very beginning of the e-learning course. For this reason, early and detailed communication with students can make or break your course. What type of data should you provide students at the beginning of the online course?

First, it’s best to provide pre-course training that deals with exactly how learners should interact with all the online tools, including the learning management system itself. Provide students with videos walking them through the different parts of the course using simple video creation tools such as Coggno’s. Taking a video tour of a course is a simple and effective way to gain familiarity with the different functions. Presenting information in a visually stimulating way will help ensure that students are engaged right away.

Second, create a clear and thorough course outline or syllabus. This type of early communication with learners will help them understand at the very start what the course involves.

Some basic information should be included in the syllabus. {These include information such as the length of the course, start and end dates, how students will be evaluated and the expected involvement of students, learning materials students are expected to purchase, the instructor’s email, phone number or office number, and a detailed description of the course content.} These include information like the start and end dates of the course, the instructor’s phone number and/or email address, a description of the course content, information on how to navigate the course, an explanation of the navigational features, an overall evaluation plan, and a project and exam schedule.

In the syllabus, be sure to emphasize the importance of familiarity with all the features; encourage students to explore the different functions of the LMS. Students should understand where to locate the different functions and how the learning content is divided up. Tell students where they can find updates and assignments on the LMS. Include information about consequences for missing classes or assignments, or turning in late work.

Third and last of all, include the plagiarism policy along with a citation guide for students. Doing so will help avoid many problems down the road. Even though real and purposeful plagiarizing is quite common, accidental cheating does occur and with your help, is quite preventable. Many people simply don’t know how to properly cite their sources.

With simple features such as videos, a course outline, and a citation guide, you can help your students feel at home in their online learning environment.

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