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Target Audience: Staff

The course takes place on MyPlace over a period of 7 days and participants are expected to engage with the class for around 3 hours during that time.

The course is split into five main sections:

• The role of Myplace and best practice
• Creating a new class
• Adding resources
• Adding activities
• Editing and class management

Across these sections, you will find out how Myplace fits within Strathclyde's digital eco-system, and its main functions across the academic year. You will also learn how to select and set-up appropriate resources and activities to help you build and manage your class.

Practical exercises are provided to guide the learner through the class, and will cover the following points:

• Setting up a new class (Playground/Test site)
• Editing a class
• Adding Topics
• Adding a Class Header
• Adding Files, Folders, Weblinks, Labels
• Adding Assignments, Forums
• Managing a class, access, availability.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the topics covered, through the use of online forums.

“Test your knowledge” quizzes are available at the end of each topic, and learners can upload their own completed class to achieve certification in this course.

Prerequisites

Outcomes / Objectives

• Participants will develop knowledge of MyPlace, to support their to planning, development and delivery of classes.
• Participants will develop practical skills in MyPlace use, and be able to demonstrate the building of a playground site.
• Participants will be able to identify appropriate activities to use for learning and teaching purposes.
• Participants will be able to demonstrate and understanding of basic online course design, and recognise key areas of good practice, such as inclusive design, accesibility, and institutional guidance.