Introduction

This article includes instructions and an example video overview on adding a Task Type Learning Object to an Online Course.

Table of Contents

How to Add a Task Learning Object

The following instructions begin from the Syllabus Course Settings section of an Online Course build.

Step

Instructions

Click the Add Learning Object button

The button is located in the Outline Chapter 1 section of the Syllabus Course Settings block.
This action will open a pop-up window.

Note: You can rename Chapter Names. Chapter "#" is the default naming convention assigned.

Select the Task Learning Object Type

From the Add Learning Object pop-up window, choose the Task option by clicking its radio button or icon, then click the Next button.

Create Task Settings

Task Learning Object settings are divided into two sections: Details and Messages.

Setting

Details

Name

Enter the Task's Name. This is a required field. The Name is visible in both the Admin and Learner interface.

Description

Enter a Description. The Description provides details about the Learning Object. It is visible in both the Admin and Learner interface.

Task is Scored

Click the toggle button to change the status setting.

If ON = The Task can be scored and weighted.
- Grade to Pass: Enter a number to represent the percentage correct required to complete the Task.
- Weight: Enter a number to represent the total weight of the Task.
If OFF = N/A

Setting

Details

Allow Notification

Click the toggle button to change the status setting.

Send Task Notification

Click the checkbox to change the status setting.

If Checked = Task email notification is enabled to alert administration and track completion.
If Not Checked = Task email notification is disabled.

Use Custom Template

Click the toggle button to change the status setting.

If ON = Click the Edit Template button to modify the default message template.
If OFF = The default email will be sent to Learners.

Click the Save button to save the Learning Object and close the pop-up window.