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      Creating and Configuring a Class Course: Online Events

      Setting up a Class course for online events/webinars in the LMS

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      How to Create and Configure Online Class Type Courses in the KnowledgeCity LMS

      This guide provides instructions specifically tailored for setting up online class type courses in KnowledgeCity LMS, such as webinars or virtual classrooms. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to create an engaging online learning event for your students.

      Step 1: Accessing the Courses Option

      1. Begin at the LMS dashboard.
      2. Navigate to the left panel of the LMS and click on the "Courses" option to view the existing course offerings within your LMS portal.

      Step 2: Creating Your Online Class Type Course

      1. Assign a unique course ID to your new online class type course for future identification.
      2. Enter a course name that follows your naming convention.
      3. In the course type drop-down menu, select 'Class' to specify the nature of the course as online.
      4. For the language setting, pick the primary language of instruction, such as 'English', from the 'Choose Language' menu.
      5. Click the "Add" button to establish your online course on the platform.

      Step 3: Configuring Online Course Details

      1. On the Course Details page, upload a thumbnail image that will represent the online course.
      2. From the dropdown, select a course instructor for the user who will facilitate or administrate the online course.
      3. Define the skill level that the online course content targets.
      4. Adjust the default language if needed under the "Language" tab.
      5. Provide a concise tagline and a description for the course, detailing what the online event will cover.
      6. After adjusting these details, click "Save" and acknowledge the confirmation prompt.

      Step 4: Adding Digital Content and Resources

      Optionally, use the top tabs on the course page to add digital content for your online course and/or upload files, videos, images, or PDFs that will complement the online instruction.

      Step 5: Scheduling Online Events

      1. Switch to the "Course Events" tab to create an itinerary for your online sessions.
      2. Choose suitable dates and times when the online class events will occur, registering students accordingly.
      3. Set a participant limit for each online event within the capacity setting.
      4. Opt for the 'Online' event type to enable access via the KnowledgeCity LMS webinar feature.
      5. Save and Publish the online class event with a click to make it appear on the course itinerary.

      Step 6: Publishing and Tailoring Extra Event Features

      1. Fine-tune the details of your online class event by clicking "Edit" next to the event.
      2. Decide whether to make the event publicly available on the LMS, and consider enabling certificate issuance upon completion.
      3. Other features, such as event recording, can be toggled on based on preference.
      4. Optionally, appoint an instructor explicitly for the online event, and adjust the automated enrollment settings.
      5. Save the configurations for the online event once finalized.

      Step 7: Inviting Online Participants

      1. In the "List Users" section, select individuals or entire groups to invite to the online class event.
      2. Include any special instructions or notes in the invitation.
      3. Sending the invitation will notify the chosen participants via email regarding the upcoming online class event.

      Step 8: Monitoring Online Attendance

      1. To maintain an attendance record, make use of the "List Attendees" section, which allows you to mark whether students attended or missed the online event.

      Step 9: Overseeing Online Class Events

      1. Visit the "Class Events" section in the side panel to view and manage active online class events.
      2. Check the enrollment statuses and confirm the dates and times set for the events.

       

      You have now successfully learned how to set up online class type courses in the KnowledgeCity LMS. With these steps, your online class events can encourage virtual interaction, disseminate knowledge, and track participation effectively.