Welcome to our lecturer guide! This comprehensive resource has been designed to support you in effectively utilizing our platform for instructional purposes. Whether you're seeking guidance on course management or accessing course materials, our goal is to equip you with clear, step-by-step instructions and valuable insights to enhance your experience as a lecturer.
To become a lectuer, simply locate and click on the 'Become a lecturer' button in your User Profile page. Next, select the university where you wish to lecture and proceed by clicking 'Submit.' Your request will then be sent to the chosen university for verification. Once confirmed, you'll be ready to embark on your journey as a lecturer.
How to Apply as a Lecturer.
To access the lecturer dashboard, locate the home button in the sidebar. Here, you'll find essential data including the total number of learners across all courses, the total number of courses, published courses, courses in submission, courses in draft, and a graphical representation of online users per course.
To sign out of your account, simply navigate to the three-dot dropdown menu and select the logout option.
Navigating Through the Lecturer Dashboard and Signing Out of the Platform.
To enter as a lecturer, simply navigate to the homepage and locate the login button. Once there, input your registered username and password. Then, click on the login button to access the features tailored for lecturers.
Entering the Platform as a Lecturer.
Upon logging in, you can see essential information directly. Here, you can conveniently monitor key metrics such as the total number of learners across all courses, the quantity of courses available, those published, in submission, and in draft. Additionally, the course chart is prominently displayed on the homepage, offering a visual representation of course-related data.
Navigating to the Dashboard.
To access your lecturer profile, navigate to the top right corner of the dashboard and click on username and select "Profile." Your profile details will then be visible, including a table listing the courses you're teaching along with pertinent information about each course.
Viewing and Editing Your Profile.
To access lecturer courses, navigate to the "My Courses" section located in the left sidebar. Upon clicking, you'll be directed to the My Courses page. Utilize the Find courses search bar to refine your search. The lecturer's assigned courses are organized into tabs: Published, Draft, In Submission, and Archived. Courses are displayed as tiles, each containing the course title, pace type (Self or Instructor), rating, and a View Live button for further details. Additional information includes the course code, participant count, and start date.
Showcasing Your Courses.
Upon acceptance and creation, newly formed courses are seamlessly delivered to the lecturer, appearing promptly within the draft section of the 'My Courses' tab. This feature ensures quick access and organization, streamlining the course development process efficiently.
Handling Course Creation Requests.
To manage and edit your course, navigate to the "My Courses" tab and select the desired course from the drafts section. Within this section, you'll have access to various aspects of your course, including the "About Page" where you can configure the course Schedule & Details. This involves setting up Basic Information, choosing the course pacing, establishing the Course Schedule, and specifying the Course Language to aid users in finding courses taught in specific languages. Next, introduce your course with a Course Short Description, a Course Overview, and manage the Course Card Image and upload a Course Introduction Video using a YouTube video's ID. Finally, set expectations with the Requirements section, indicating the Hours of Effort per Week expected from students for course work completion. By following these steps, you can efficiently create and manage your course content, ensuring clarity and coherence for your learners.
Creating Course Content.
To begin creating course content, navigate to the Content drop-down menu and select Outline. Here, instructors can add Sections, Subsections, and Units, each containing Components like Discussions, HTML elements, Problems, or Videos. Once the content is prepared, click "Submit For Curation" to request approval from administrators before publishing the course. Patience is advised while awaiting approval.
Requesting Course Submission.
Once the curated course content gains approval from the mitra, the lecturer will promptly receive a notification. This notification will be accessible via the notification bell icon button. To ensure you're up to date, simply refresh the page to view the notification promptly.
Receiving Feedback on Course Curation.
Upon acceptance of curated course content by the ICEI Admin, lecturers will receive a notification through the bell icon. This indicates that the submitted course is now published and available for student access.
Enabling Notifications and Interacting with Results.
To access and review the list of learners enrolled in a published course, navigate to the top right corner of the page and select the three-dot dropdown menu. From there, choose "Profile." Within the profile section, you'll find a concise table displaying essential details. This includes the course name, course code, institution, learner count, course status, ratings, and feedback. This streamlined layout offers a comprehensive overview of course engagement and performance metrics.
Reviewing Learner Profiles.
To delve into the specifics of a course, navigate to the "My Courses" tab located in the sidebar menu. Select the desired course and click on the "View Details" button. Within this section, you'll find comprehensive information regarding the course, including learner data such as total learners, completion status, claimed certificates, current progress, and any failed attempts.
Feedback on learner performance is readily available, showcasing access times and engagement metrics. A detailed table outlines each learner's activity, encompassing their name, affiliated institution, problems attempted and solved, as well as interactions with videos, files, quizzes, midterms, and finals.
Visual representations of activity logs and learner demographics are provided. Graphs and charts offer insights into learners' engagement levels and distribution based on gender, facilitating a deeper understanding of course dynamics.
Exploring Detailed Course Information.
Navigate through your course's activity logs effortlessly by accessing "My Courses" in the sidebar menu and selecting the "View Details" button next to your desired course. Locate the activity log button situated on the top right corner of the page and click to unveil a convenient pop-up window. Inside the activity log, you'll find a comprehensive table containing essential details such as number, timestamp, actor, chapter, section, component, event name, device, IP address, and country.
Refine your search effortlessly by utilizing the dropdown filters at the top. Adjust the time range to your preference, choose between various actors including learners and lecturers, and specify actions such as file uploads, course enrollments, or access. You can even narrow down your search to individual learners by selecting their name from the dropdown menu.
For a deeper analysis, download the activity log table in your preferred format - XLS or CSV. Simply click the respective buttons to initiate the download and review the file at your convenience. Stay informed and in control with our intuitive activity log feature.
Reviewing Activity Logs.