Courses - Getting started (Teacher)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
This article shows teachers how to create a course in itslearning. You enter the course information, add an optional image and template, and create the course.
1 Overview
You create a course from the Courses page with the green Create course button. In the window that opens, you enter basic course information and set the organisation. You can also add a course image and apply a template.
When you select Create course, the course overview page of your new course opens.
2 Prerequisites
- Teacher access to itslearning.
- The name and subject area of your course.
- A colour and an image that help students identify your course.
3 Step-by-step instructions
3.1 Opening the Create course window
- If you start on your Dashboard, open the Courses page.
- Select the green Create course button in the upper-right corner.
3.2 Entering basic course information
- Title: Enter the name of your course, for example "Mathematics Year 9".
- Code: Add a course code if your organisation requires one.
- Course focus: Decide which course type you want to use.
- Colour: Select a colour that helps students identify your course.
3.3 Setting the organisation
- Choose your organisation from the drop-down list.
Note: A system administrator on your site may have pre-selected the organisation.
3.4 Adding a course image (optional)
- Select Add image.
- Do one of the following:
- Select the Add image area to browse files on your computer.
- Drag and drop an image into the upload area.
- Choose an illustration and select a picture.
- If you upload an image, it appears in the course preview.
Note: You can skip this step and add an image later.
3.5 Choosing a template (optional)
Note: Templates are available only if they are enabled on your site. A template fills the new course with premade content.
- Select Browse templates to see the available course templates.
- Select a template that matches your subject area.
To start with a blank course, skip this step.
3.6 Creating the course
- Select the green Create course button.
- The overview page of your new course opens.
3.7 Verifying the course
Check that your course appears on your Courses page with the correct course name, colour and image.
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Have more questions? Please start with asking your school administrator.
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