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      My Learning - An Overview

      Navigating the My Learning feature of your KnowledgeCity learning portal


      Elevate your learning journey with KnowledgeCity's intuitive "My Learning" feature, designed to empower you with complete control over your online training pursuits. Engage with a personalized dashboard displaying your course metrics—track courses you're progressing through, those awaiting your progress, and achievements in completed courses. My Learning is your partner in carving a path to success, one course at a time.

      Overview tab

      In the My Learning feature, this intuitive interface is your personal dashboard, providing a snapshot of your learning activity and progress. The section below will help you familiarize yourself with the features and functionalities of the Overview tab.

      When you select the My Learning section from the main menu, you'll automatically enter the Overview tab.

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      An example illustration of the top section of the Overview tab of My Learning.

      Features of the Overview Tab

      • Today Section: The current date is displayed, serving as a point of reference for your daily learning goals. If the student is enrolled into class events, their registration status will also be displayed in this section. The student is also given the option to cancel their registration for the day's class events.

      • Training Time Section: For new users, this section indicates the cumulative time invested in their online training.

      • My Courses Section: Courses are categorized by their status:

        • In Progress: Courses that you have started but not yet completed.
        • Not Started: Courses assigned or added that you have not begun.
        • Viewed: Courses you have fully watched.
        • Passed: Courses where you've passed the course, including the course's quiz or Certification Test (if applicable).

         

      • Recently Viewed Courses Section: Displays the most recent courses you've visited, with the dates for those accessed over three days ago. More recent views will just note "Today", "Yesterday", "2 days ago", or "3 days ago".

      • Course Calendar Section: The calendar highlights key dates for your courses, like scheduled access times or learning path restrictions. An unmarked calendar indicates no set training limits or scheduled dates.

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      An example illustration of the bottom section of the Overview tab of My Learning.

      Course Calendar

      • Navigating Dates: The course calendar shows "Today's" date and events within the next seven days by default, giving you a preview of imminent learning activities.

      • Select Date Range: For a wider view of your schedule, you can use the date range option to see a more extensive calendar.

      • Accessing Courses: Courses names in the calendar are hyperlinked, permitting direct access with a single click.

      • For a new user, the Overview page might not show any upcoming events or courses, indicating a fresh start.

      • An active user’s Overview shows real-time data of course statuses and recently viewed courses, plus a calendar filled with their upcoming learning events and schedules.


      The Overview tab allows students to gain control and insight into their learning assignments, which is crucial for efficient planning and tracking of their educational development. Ideally, this tab will be accessed routinely by KnowledgeCity student learners.


      Assignments tab

      KnowledgeCity's My Learning feature offers a comprehensive “Assignments” tab that enables learners to manage their courses and learning paths efficiently. Here's your guide to navigating this essential tab:

      1. Courses: Upon entering the "Assignments" section, you'll be greeted with introductory information cards about each of your assignments. This includes the title, description, current progress, course duration, and availability periods or due dates (if applicable).

        You’ll be able to see which ones you haven't started yet and track your progress accordingly.

      2. Learning Paths:  Within the "Learning Paths" filter of your Assignments, you can track progress for your assigned Learning Paths. Assigned "Learning Paths" include course lists assigned to you. The visual cards for each Learning Path are interactively displayed to reflect your current progress and navigation within the path.

      3. Skill Paths: Within the "Skill Paths" filter of your Assignments, you may explore Skill Paths, which are pre-configured Learning Paths designed by KnowledgeCity, and offered to supplement your learning experience with a structured sequence of course lists aimed at mastering specific skills or topics. These Skill Paths are organized in a way that requires students to complete the courses in the prescribed order, thus ensuring a thorough and systematic learning path process.

      4. Saving for Later: You can use the "Save" icon next to course titles to add lessons to your "Saved Courses" for easy access later on.

      5. Filtering by Type: Assignments can be filtered by Course Type with the "Lessons", "Classes", and "External" filters found on the left side of the page.

      6. Search: Search your current Assignments using the Search field found in the top-left area of the page.
      7. Sorting: Assignments can be sorted by assignment date, current progress, and course duration.
      8. Saving for Later: You can use the "Save" icon next to course titles to add lessons to your "Saved Courses" for easy access later on.

      By following these steps, you'll be able to make the most of the "Assignments" feature and stay on track with your learning journey at KnowledgeCity.


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      An example illustration of the "Assignments" tab of My Learning.

       

      All My Activities tab

      The "All My Activities" tab within the My Learning feature is your go-to destination for a comprehensive view of your learning activities. 

      1. Accessing All My Activities: Open the "All My Activities" page to find all courses assigned to you or those you have selected.

      2. Sorting Options: Organize your courses according to various parameters:

        • Default sorting by the date of assignment.
        • Sorting by completion speed with faster-progressing courses listed higher.
        • Sorting by course duration with the shortest courses at the top or the longest courses at the top if you prefer.

      3. Searching for Courses: Utilize the search field to pinpoint a particular course or explore courses in a specific subject area.

      4. Filtering Courses: On the left side of the screen, make use of filters to narrow down courses as per given parameters such as subject, completion status, duration, and more.

      5. Reviewing Course Status: When a course is assigned, you will see its status, whether it's started, in progress, or completed, giving you instant insight into your learning journey.

      6. Managing Pagination: The standard view displays 10 courses per page. You can adjust this number and navigate through pages using the pagination controls at the bottom of the list to cater the view to your preference.

      7. Browsing Learning Activities: Browse all your learning activities, from assignments and courses to learning paths, and ensure you're up-to-date with your learning objectives.

      The "All My Activities" tab will display courses you may have embarked on yourself including courses that have been assigned to you.

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      An example illustration of the "All My Activities" tab of My Learning.




      Saved Courses tab

      Get organized and keep your favorite courses at your fingertips with the "Saved" tab feature in My Learning.

      1. Accessing Your Saved Courses: Click on the "Saved" tab in the "My Learning" section to access the courses you’ve marked to take or review later.

      2. Creating a New Saved List: To organize your saved courses, you can create a new list by clicking the "Create new saved list" button in the sidebar. This helps compartmentalize your saved materials into categories of your choosing.

      3. Renaming and Managing Saved Lists: By clicking on the currently displayed saved list, you can rename it for easier identification or delete it if it’s no longer needed by clicking the delete icon.

      4. Saving Courses to Lists: As you browse courses across the portal, use the "Save" button to add courses to your saved subsection. These courses will be stored in the lists you create, and you can always modify the lists using the "Edit" or "Remove" buttons.

      5. Navigating Through Saved Courses: Your saved courses will be listed on the page, with the list names fixed at the top. Courses scroll underneath as you browse through them.

      6. Using Pagination: If your list exceeds 15 courses, pagination options will appear at the bottom, allowing you to move through your saved courses easily.

      7. Removing Courses from a List: You can remove a course from a saved list by hitting the "Saved" button again. After confirmation, the course will be removed from the list.

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      An example illustration of the "Saved" tab of My Learning.



      My Events tab

      The "My Events" tab in the My Learning feature organizes all your scheduled learning events in one place. With this tool, you can keep track of upcoming classes and training sessions. Here's how to use it:

      1. Locate the My Events Tab: Within the "My Learning" section of your KnowledgeCity dashboard, locate the "My Events" tab at the top of the page.

      2. Reviewing Scheduled Events: The page displays all events that you are registered to attend. You can see the complete list ordered by the dates of events to assist with your planning.

      3. Using the Calendar View: A calendar is available to give you a visual representation of when your events are scheduled. This can help you visualize your workload and manage your time effectively.

      4. Applying Filters and Searches: If you have many scheduled events and need to find specific ones, use the search bar and filters to narrow down your results by types of events or statuses.

      5. Resetting Filters: Click the "Reset Filters" button to clear your search terms and filters, returning the view to its default state and reselecting any previously chosen dates.

      6. Selecting Dates: Click on any date in your calendar to view events scheduled for that day or to initiate a filter reset.

      7. Viewing Event Details: If any event matches your search or filter criteria, its details will be displayed on the right side of the calendar, making the event information readily available.

      8. Navigating Events: When multiple events meet the search criteria over various dates, the calendar will show these dates in grey circles, with the events listed in a feed format below, sorted by date.

      9. Event Searches by Date Range: For event search results spanning several months, the calendar will default to the oldest event, allowing you to start your planning from there.

      By routinely visiting your "My Events" page, you're equipped to schedule your learning effectively, ensuring you never miss an important class or course event.


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      An example illustration of the "My Events" tab of My Learning.


      Course Cycles tab

      The "Course Cycles" tab within the My Learning feature provides a detailed view of your course engagement, including course consumption and completions. 

      A course cycle represents the record of a student's progress through a course from start to completion. It includes details such as cycle number, progress, certifications, attempts at each lesson, lesson types, start/finish times, and status of completion. If needed, course progress can be reset within the LMS to allow the student to re-take a course, and this reset progress is archived as a cycle for reference.

      1. Accessing Course Cycles: Open the My Learning dashboard within KnowledgeCity. Locate and click on the "Course Cycles" subsection to see all your courses with some degree of progress.

      2. Filtering Courses: Use the "Search" input at the top of the page to filter courses by name and swiftly find the one you’re looking for.

      3. Understanding Course Progress: Each course is associated with a status indicating your level of completion: Started (the date you first opened the course), Viewed (the course is 100% watched), or Passed (you've passed the certification test).

      4. Viewing Course Cycles Details: Click on the course name link to display the Course cycles for that specific course. This details the individual 'cycles' or instances of course completion and attempts.

      5. Navigating Course Cycles: After selecting a course, you will see all the cycles related to it. Each cycle represents a period in which you engaged with the course. A course can be restarted, represented by a new cycle.

      6. Examining Lesson Details: Clicking on a cycle link will reveal the lessons list within that specific cycle, where you can track progress for each lesson.

      By following these steps, you’ll be able to manage and review your course cycles effectively - keeping an organized record of your progress and achievements within each course on KnowledgeCity.

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      An example illustration of the "Course Cycles" tab of My Learning.

       

      In conclusion, KnowledgeCity's My Learning feature offers a user-friendly and comprehensive platform designed to facilitate your online learning experience. By navigating between the page header tabs. you can effortlessly track your progress, manage your assignments, save courses, and explore Learning Paths, optimizing your learning experience. Each tab provides unique tools and detailed information to support every aspect of your learning journey, ensuring you remain engaged and informed. Whether you're completing courses, attending events, or pursuing skill paths, the My Learning feature of KnowledgeCity is your dedicated companion in achieving your learning goals.

      Happy learning!