Navigation and Interface
From FerrisConnect KnowledgeBase
This lesson will provide the learner with information and activities designed to assist with navigation within the FerrisConnect Course Management System (CMS), as well as customize the student view for the course.
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Learning outcomes
When finished with this section the learner will be able to...
- explain which functions take place on the Build, Teach, and Student View tabs.
- identify areas of your course: Home Page, Course Tools, Instructor Tools, and My Tools
- use ActionLinks menus to access items, hide items from students, and add or edit descriptions.
- modify the heading within course content area (homepage)
Tabs and Roles
A user's role in FerrisConnect determines what is displayed upon entering a course section. If the user's role is that of designer, the Build tab and the Student View tab are visible. If the user is an instructor, they will find a Teach tab along with the Student View tab. Many users will have both designer and instructor roles and will therefore see all three tabs: Build, Teach, and Student View.
The Build tab displays the course tools, as well as the Designer tools used to modify the course layout and manage tool settings.
The Teach tab allows access to those tools needed to interact with students, including the Grade Book, Assessments, and Assignments.
The Student View allows the designer/instructor to see what the student sees. By using the Student View an instructor can check whether their assignments or assessments are properly configured and available to students.
Course Tools
Which tools are displayed in the course tools area is determined by the tools selected by the designer. Course designers may select which tools are visible by using the Manage Course >> Tools link under the Build tab.
Activity - Build Tab Modify the tools listed under the Manage Course menu as a designer. Hide the Local Content, Media Library and SCORM links.
Homepage (Page Options)
The course content area serves as the course homepage, and can only be modified within the Build tab. The "Page Options" button allows designers to modify the homepage, including arranging content, layout and creating or modifying headers and footers.
Activity - Modify Header Using the HTML Creator, modify the header in the course content area (homepage). Add your name, office address, phone number, and office hours.
