Description
The Sample Course is designed as a model for staff members to understand the structure and features of a Grade 9 course created in Select Academy’s LearnPress LMS. This course, developed by Instructor Fikadu Kenenisa, demonstrates the essential components of an online course setup, providing guidance on content organization, lesson design, and assessment integration within LearnPress. Staff members can use this course as a reference to design and manage their own courses effectively, ensuring consistent and high-quality digital learning experiences for students.
Objectives
Upon completing the Sample Course, staff members will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of designing a course in LearnPress LMS.
- Create and organize lessons, quizzes, and assignments that align with course competencies.
- Utilize LearnPress tools to enhance course engagement and learning outcomes.
- Apply best practices for structuring content for Grade 9 students within a digital learning environment.
Module Competencies
This course emphasizes competency in LearnPress LMS lesson design, helping instructors develop and deliver content that meets educational standards and engages students effectively. By the end of this course, staff members will be proficient in structuring lessons, assessments, and resources within the LMS.
Contents
- Introduction to LearnPress LMS
- Overview of LMS functionalities and navigation
- Key tools and resources for course management
- Course and Lesson Structure
- How to set up a course outline in LearnPress
- Creating and organizing lessons and topics
- Embedding multimedia content and resources
- Assessments and Quizzes
- Creating quizzes with multiple question types
- Setting up assessments with various grading criteria
- Configuring quiz and assignment settings for automatic grading
- Student Engagement and Feedback
- Tools for interactive learning (discussion boards, quizzes, etc.)
- Providing feedback to students within the LMS
- Tracking student progress and performance metrics
Assessment
Staff members’ understanding of LearnPress LMS will be assessed through:
- Practice Quizzes: Short quizzes covering each section to reinforce understanding of LMS features.
- Assignment: Design a sample lesson plan within the LMS, applying the course structure and lesson design principles.
- Feedback Exercise: Provide sample feedback based on a simulated student submission.
References
- LearnPress User Guide – Comprehensive guide on using LearnPress LMS.
- Select Academy Course Design Standards – Guidelines for designing courses in alignment with Select Academy’s educational standards.
- Educational Technology Handbook – Best practices for integrating technology in a Grade 9 curriculum.
