The ecampus User Guide

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1 Click to edit Master title style The ecampus User Guide February 2019

2 Click Table to of edit Content Master title style GETTING STARTED Accessing the Platform Operating Modes USER AUTHENTICATION Accout Creation Form Guest Access Self Signup Authenticated User Amref and AMIU Staff Account Recovery GETTING AROUND The Dashboard Dashboard Sections Profile Menu Profile Dashboard COLLABORATION Forum Access Forum Participation EVALUATIONS Course Test Course Test Summary COURSE ENROLMENT & CONTENT ACCESS Course Enrolment Course Dashboard Course Menu SUMMARY 2

3 Click Getting to Started: edit Master Accessing title style the Platform Setting up The platform is accessible in 2 ways: Desktop/PC or Mobile device. Desktop/PC - For users working on a PC or a laptop, you will need to have a web browser (Mozilla, Google Chrome, Opera Mini, Safari, etc.) installed on your device. An active internet connection is required for access to the platform site. Mobile Device - Users accessing the platform through their mobile devices are required to download and install the Jibu app from the Play and the App stores. You will need an active internet connection for first time access and for future updates. 3

4 Click Getting to Started: edit Master Operating title style Modes 1. Online: This setup requires an active internet with stable internet bandwidth. No internet, no access. 2. Offline: This set up works on mobile devices. Access your downloaded content through the Jibu app, accessible from the Play and App stores. 4

5 Click to edit Master title style User Authentication

6 Click User Authentication: to edit Master Account title style Creation Form The platform offers three (3) options for user authentication: 1. Guest access 2. Self sign up 3. Authenticated user For the self sign up and authenticated user, you would need to fill in an account creation form (see Fig.1). When you come acrossit: Fill in all the compulsory fields marked using an exclamation mark. You will not be able to submit the form until these fields are filled. Use a genuine account to ensure you receive content and platform notifications. Once you create an account, it will need to be confirmed by the System Administrator. You will receive an once your account has been confirmed. You can then access the platform. Figure 1 6

7 Click User Authentication: to edit Master title Guest style Access User authentication option 1: 1. Guest Access An anonymous user can access the platform through the Guest Login Access option. See Fig. 2 to your right. Process: Select Login >> Select Login as guest Once you click Login as guest you will be redirected to the ecampus platform landing page. Figure 2 7

8 Click User Authentication: to edit Master title Self style Sign Up User authentication (option 2): 2. Self Signup This option enables you to create your own account on the platform. Process Select Login >> Select create new account. See Fig 3. Once you click Create new account the account creation form will appear. NOTE: The account creation form will mark all compulsory fields using an exclamation mark. You will not be able to submit the form until these fields are filled. Use a genuine account to access course notifications. Once you create an account, you can only access the platform once your account has been confirmed by the System Administrator. You will receive an once your account is confirmed. NOTE: Please provide a genuine account to maintain control of your account. Figure 3 8

9 Click User Authentication: to edit Master title Authenticated style User User authentication (option 3): 3. Authenticated User For this option: You will either need to have an account created before accessing the ecampus platform, for instance by the Course Administrator. A self enrolled user becomes an authenticated user once your account is successfully created. Once authenticated, you will need to use your credentials (username and a password) to access the platform. Process Select Login >> enter credentials and click Login. See Fig 4 Figure 4 9

10 Click User Authentication: to edit Master title Amref styleand AMIU Staff An additional user authentication option is available for Amref and Amref University Staff. In this option, the user should select the Microsoft icon as shown in Fig 5. You should then use your regular Microsoft credentials (user name and password) to access the platform. Process Select Login >> Select the Microsoft icon and enter your Microsoft credentials See Fig. 5. Figure 5 10

11 Click Account to edit Recovery Master (1/2) title style In the event you forget your password, use the Forgot your username or password option as shown in Fig 6. On the recovery form that appears, enter your username or your address. Process Select Login >> Forgotten your username or password. See Fig 6 NOTE: Remember to use the address used to create the account. Figure 6 11

12 Click Account to edit Recovery Master (2/2) title style Account Recovery On the recovery form that appears, please enter your username or your address. On clicking search, a password reset link will be sent to your address to enable you to reset your password. Click on the link and reset your new password. Process. Select Login >> Forgotten your username or password NOTE: Remember to provide a genuine account to maintain control of your account. 12

13 Click to edit Master title style Getting Around

14 Click The Dashboard to edit Master (1/4) title style Once you have your login credentials and have successfully logged into the platform, you will come across the dashboard tour. You can choose to take or end it. You will then view all the courses you are enrolled to are listed as illustrated in Fig. 7. Figure 7 NOTE If the course area is blank, select the upcoming tab to check if you have been enrolled. If there are still no courses listed in this tab, please note that you have not been enrolled on any course. (See enrollment section in the document). 14

15 Click The Dashboard to edit Master (2/4) title style Sections Need a bigger space to read your course content? Click here to expand the screen Have a preview of your dashboard navigation Navigates you back to the dashboard See a list of all the courses you are enrolled to See all the scheduled learning tasks Chat with your peers from the platform contacts Add new users to the platform What is it that many other users have asked about? French and Portuguese are alternative languages Refresh and view a list of all notifications addressed to you Here is your course. Click on the course title to start 15

16 Click The Dashboard to edit Master (3/4) title style Click to reveal the profile menu Click to update your profile See your performance report Chat with other learners See your badges and achievements End your learning session NOTE If the course area is blank, select the upcoming tab to check if you have been enrolled. If there are still no courses listed in this tab, please note that you have not been enrolled on any course. (See enrollment section in the document). 16

17 Click The Dashboard to edit Master (4/4) title style Your current status and subscriptions Customize your experience 17

18 Click to edit Master title style Collaboration

19 Click Forum to Discussions edit Master (1/3) title style This is a collaborative feature, which allows learner-learner, learner-tutor/mentor discussions. A tutor/mentor creates a discussion forum where learners contribute via text, link, document (pdf, MS Word, MS Excel, html), images (MS Word, MS Excel, html) Click from the dashboard Learning items Note: The learning items are denoted by icons and their titles alongside. Click on them (as pointed) to access each item. 19

20 Click Forum to Discussions edit Master (2/3) title style Course main page Course forum title Click from the dashboard Learning items NOTE As you navigate to the forum, please note: Learners can only post to a forum but cannot create a new discussion. The forum discussion may form part of your performance depending on the course evaluation metrics, therefore, every post counts. 20

21 Click Forum to Discussions edit Master (3/3) title style This is the forum title (from the course main page) First, click here to subscribe Click here to join discussion This is the discussion creator NOTE Not every forum is accessible to you. The Course Admnistrator may restrict it to a given cohort of users. 21

22 Click Forum to Participation edit Master title style The discussion page offers several options. The following are a set of actions you can execute on this feature. Discussion topic 2 1 Here is your type in space Click here to reply Click here to attach a file Once your post is ready, click here to post it 3 22

23 Click to edit Master title style Evaluations

24 Click Course to Test edit (1/2) Master title style This section is mean to test your knowledge from the learnings. Click to open This is the score from your last attempt Click to start Note The pretest is accessible based on the tutor conditions (number of attempts allowed, eligible users) Only the latest attempt score is saved. 24

25 Click Course to Test edit (2/2) Master title style Here is the progress meter Select the correct answer Proceed to the next question Click here to Submit your answers 25

26 Click Course to Test edit Summary Master title style This is a report of your performance from the just concluded test. Here is the total score Highlighted in green are the correct answers in red are the wrong ones Here is the correct answer NOTE The summary page may not appear for every test. Some tests will only display it on completion. Your score at this point has already been submitted. You can only change it by retaking the test. 26

27 Click to edit Master title style Course Enrollment and Content Access

28 Click Course to Enrolment edit Master (1/2) title style To access a course on ecampus, one needs to be enroled by an admin or self. Enrolment can be through: i. An administrator s enrolment - The Course Administrator enrolls you to the course ii. Self enrolment - You enroll yourself to a course without an Administrator s intervention Self Enrollment For self enrolment, you will need to enter an enrolment key or directly enroll without a key. Where an enrolment key is required: A Course Administrator will set an enrolment key for the course. A course link will then be sent to you together with the key. Click on the link then click on the course, enter your enrolment key then click enroll. See next slide for screen shots. 28

29 Click Course to Enrolment edit Master (2/2) title style Note: Please note that the enrolment process is the same for all the courses on the platform Click on course link Enter your enrolment key and click enroll me 29

30 Click Course to Dashboard edit Master title style Click to join a discussion forum Click to take a quiz Click here to access the interactive module content 30

31 Click Course to Menu: edit Master Landing title Page style This is a course page that shows the Module/Course Name and Start Course tab Here is a navigation menu to show the current page Here is the module title The region marked in grey shows the content area Click here to start the Course/Module NOTE The platform presents content in; SCORM, HTML, PDF, MS Word, Video, Audio, and Images formats Remember to use the navigation bar menu icon to enlarge the content space (see slide 15). 31

32 Click Course to Menu: edit Master Navigation title style The content navigation menu Go back to the module main page See clarifications and content interaction guides Go to the module main page A word glossary Next page Next page The table of contents 32

33 Click Course to Menu: edit Master Module title Completion style At the end of the module, please click on the Exit Activity Tab to move to the next learning activity 33

34 Click to edit Master title style Summary The ecampus learning platform is compatible with all browsers. Your is the central point of communication. Please keep it up to date at all times. Branding for the courses varies, including course colors, buttons and icons. The ones in this guide are purely for illustrative purposes. Offline access to course content is only available for mobile platform users. The administrative and mentorship functionalities are not available on the mobile app.

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