how to load a course template in ecampus

by Prof. Bernie Howe PhD 5 min read

Log into eCampus and navigate to the course you would like to use this template 3. Under the Control Panel, click Packages and Utilities then click Import Package / View Logs 4. Click Import Package 5.

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How do I download the eCampus Module Template?

DOWNLOAD MODULE This training will be conducted using the eCampus Module template. You can access the download via the ZOOM chat. IMPORT MODULE In a course shell, import the modules template. To do this: 1. Download the file sent via Chat (do not unzip it!) 2. Log into eCampus and navigate to the course you would like to use this template 3.

How do I use items in eCampus?

Items are the most flexible and common content created in eCampus. You can use items to add text, attachments, or videos to your course in a streamlined and logical structure. 1. From within a Content Area, click on Build Content, then select Item 2. Name the Item 3.

How do I add the content area to the course navigation?

This will add the Content Area to the bottom of the course navigation. Click and Drag the Content Area to the desired location on the menu TOOL LINK 1. From within the course, click on the + Icon located on the left-hand course navigation menu 2. Select Tool Link 3. Name the Tool Link 4.

How do I add a tool link to a course?

Name the Tool Link 4. Select the tool type from the dropdown 5. Check the Available to Users box Click Submit 6. This will add the Tool Link to the bottom of the course navigation. Click and Drag the Content Area to the desired location on the menu BUILD CONTENT 1. From within a Content Area, click on Build Content 2.

PowerPoint Template Use In Developing Course Content

In online course development the production of narrated lectures that serve as course content if common. Often faculty turn to presentation software, such as PowerPoint, as the foundation of their presentation.

How Does This Work?

On the site Ecampus faculty can find templates developed with seven different designs. Each has an application for a given area of the university or function. To illustrate this point I have placed an image of a template title slide for the College of Forestry design.

Adapting Templates

Adapting the template for other course uses if fairly straight forward. Simply collect the images you wish to insert into the template and add the pertinent text. Below is an example of an adapted series of slides turning what looks like a forestry presentation into an organic agriculture presentations.

How to use items in eCampus?

You can use items to add text, attachments, or videos to your course in a streamlined and logical structure. 1. From within a Content Area, click on Build Content, then select Item 2. Name the Item 3. Add desired text into the Text box 4. OPTIONAL: Under the Attachments section, you may attach learning materials, such as: Powerpoint and PDF documents from your computer 5. Click Submit

How to import modules into eCampus?

To do this: 1. Download the file sent via Chat (do not unzip it!) 2. Log into eCampus and navigate to the course you would like to use this template 3. Under the Control Panel, click Packages and Utilities then click Import Package / View Logs 4. Click Import Package 5. Under the Select a Package area, click Browse my Computer and locate the file you downloaded 6. Under Select Course Materials, click "Select All" then click Submit

How to add tool link to bottom of course?

1. From within the course, click on the + Icon located on the left-hand course navigation menu 2. Select Tool Link 3. Name the Tool Link 4. Select the tool type from the dropdown 5. Check the Available to Users box Click Submit 6. This will add the Tool Link to the bottom of the course navigation. Click and Drag the Content Area to the desired location on the menu

How to submit assignments online?

The Assignment tool allows users to submit assignments online. 1. From within a Content Area, click on Assessments, then select Assignment 2. Name the Assignment 3. Add instructions for your assignment 4. OPTIONAL: Attach any assignment file 5. Add a due date for your assignment 6. Add points possible 7. OPTIONAL: Add a rubric 8. Click Submit

How to add content area to a course?

1. From within the course, click on the + Icon located on the left-hand course navigation menu 2. Select Content Area 3. Name the Content Area 4. Check the Available to Users box 5. Click Submit 6. This will add the Content Area to the bottom of the course navigation. Click and Drag the Content Area to the desired location on the menu

How to request a course shell in eCampus?

Log in and access your eCampus course(s) for this training. To request a course shell in eCampus, please visit ecampustools.tamu.edu

What are some examples of content areas?

Content Areas and Tool Links can be added to the course navigation menu for quick links to areas within the course. Examples of Content Areas you may consider adding include: • Start Here • Course Materials • Assignments / Assessments • Resources Examples of Tool Links you may consider adding include: • Annoucements • Email • My Grades

Why is a syllabus available online?

Having a course syllabus available online is not only helpful in providing information for students deciding in which course to enroll, but it also communicates crucial information about course requirements (materials, exam information, software/hardware requirements, etc.). This article will explain some some methods of hosting and the process ...

Does eCampus/CETL work for online courses?

NOTE: eCampus/CETL enters syllabus links for online courses only. The functionality, however, works dependent on mode of instruction. See “Syntax” below.

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