How do I create a module?

What are modules, and how do you create them?

Modules are the focal point of Learn - they are the building blocks of your training content.  Creating a module is easy - read more to learn the basics and a few tips and tricks to get started.

Getting Started

To begin, on the left navigation pane, select “Module” and click “Create Module” in the top right.

You will be presented with three options:

On-Demand: Trainees can take this module at any time. On-Demand Modules are where you will be able to upload content and training.

In-Person: Track attendance and grades from live training. The Content tab will not be available for this option as you will not be able to create content for this module type.

File Request: This module allows administrators or trainers to request specific files or web links from trainees. The Content tab will not be available for this option as you cannot create content for this Module type.

Once you have created your new module, you will be sent to the Manage tab. From here, you can start building your module.

Manage

This is where you will start setting up your module. 

• Module Information: Add the title of your module and a description.
• Module Settings: Set the minimum passing score, which will take the average across all quizzes to determine their Module score. For more information about setting passing requirements, please refer to this help article.
• Handouts: Handouts are files that your Trainees will be able to download and keep.  This is not necessarily for module content. Handouts are typically used for supplemental information.  Items like handbooks, product manuals, etc., are typical candidates for Handouts. 

Content

Click on the Content tab.  Files can be added and arranged within your Module from the 'Add and Arrange Content' window. 

After clicking the  "Add and Arrange Content" button, you will be taken to the Arrange screen.

Here, click the  "+ Insert" button to add your content.

You can import files from your computer, Box or DropBox, or insert a YouTube clip. If you select to import files from your computer (.ppt, .docx, .pdf, central video files, or SCORM 1.2 for those on Premium or Enterprise plans), you will select the file from your computer and click upload. Learn will go through a two-step process of importing and converting the file. In addition to uploading existing content, you can create a Quiz or add a Survey.

All content files, Quizzes, and Surveys are represented on the left side of this screen with their filename visible. On the right, you will see the slides themselves. 

Note: The arranger's view can be switched by clicking on "See Slide Detail" or "See All Slides."

You also can rearrange the content within your Module to fit your training needs. Select the slide or slides you wish to move and drag and drop them to your desired location within the training. The position of the survey, intro side, and recap slide cannot be changed. If you want to mix other file types within a quiz, you will drag and drop the other slides into the quiz slides. Selecting a slide in the quiz will move the entire quiz. 

Adding Additional Content

The Files section is where you can record audio on your slides. 

Audio can be added to the Intro and Recap slides, PowerPoint, PDF, and Word documents. It cannot be added to Quizzes or Surveys. Learn how to add audio to your content here.

The eye icon above the slide can be hidden from the trainee's view. You can choose between pages displayed individually for PDFs and Word documents or one long scrolling document.

When you are finished building out and editing your content, click the “Done” button to save your work!

Creating a Course

Once you're done with your Module, you can add it to a Course and invite your trainees to complete their training.

Have additional questions? Reach out to our Support Team at learn@trakstar.com.