LMS workshops and events
Support events for the LMS
The LMS Academic Support team provides a range of support and information events for all staff.
For more information about these sessions, or for any concerns you have about managing your LMS subject, please contact the LMS Academic Support team.
Introductory and specialised workshop schedule
Bookings for LMS workshops are made through the Themis website.
Please note that enrolments via Themis close two working days before the start of the workshop.
If you have problems enrolling through Themis, and want to book into one of the LMS workshops please contact the Learning Environments Service Desk on ext 46600.
- Themis guide: How to enrol in LMS workshops
Venue: LMS Training Studio : G17 Elisabeth Murdoch building unless stated otherwise.
| Date | Time | Workshop details (click links for full descriptions) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 6th November | 10:00am-12:30pm | LMS -Essential Elements |
| Wednesday 11th November | 02:00pm-04:00pm | LMS -Encouraging Communication and Collaboration |
| Friday 13th November | 10:00am-11:30am | LMS -Assessment Options |
| Monday 16th November | 10:00am-11:30am | LMS -Grade Centre |
| Tuesday 1st December | 10:00am-12:30pm | LMS -Essential Elements |
| Friday 4th December | 10:00am-12:00pm | LMS -Encouraging Communication and Collaboration |
| Monday 7th December | 02:00pm-03:30pm | LMS -Assessment Options |
| Friday 11th December | 10:00am-11:30am | LMS -Grade Centre |
Resources from past events
Audio and presentation documentation from previous workshops and events
Lunchtime Forums
Copyright and the LMS
Did you know that you can show TV programs on the LMS? Want to know how?
In this session, you will learn about your copyrights and responsibilities when putting material on the LMS, including how to use blogs and wikis in a copyright compliant manner. Filling your LMS page with images, journal articles, links to web sites, radio and television broadcasts (amongst others) can be a great way to interact with students, however you will need to manage your copyright responsibilities, so come along and find out how.
Please email Debbie Emerson (d.emerson@unimelb.edu.au) to reserve your place
When: Tuesday 15th September 1-2pm
Where: LMS Training Studio, G17 Elisabeth Murdoch building
Workshop descriptions
Activities from the following workshops can be rearranged to suit your group needs if you require a customised session.
LMS - Essential Elements
Creating a subject presence in the LMS
Pre-requisites: No prior LMS experience is needed
Description: This workshop introduces users to the basic features of the LMS, including the key elements considered essential under the LMS Framework guidelines. Topics include subject site structure and design, providing subject information and learning resources for students, communicating with students, and using the LMS tools.
Workshop notes [PDF 1Mb]
LMS - Assessment Options
Managing online assessment for students and staff
Pre-requisites: Familiarity with the LMS
Description:This 90 minute workshop focuses on the assessment options in the LMS.
Topics include: creating tests and surveys, setting test conditions, providing an assignment submission area for students, collecting submissions, providing feedback and grades.
Workshop notes [PDF 344kb]
LMS - Encouraging Communication and Collaboration
Enabling interactive and/or collaborative learning
Pre-requisites: Familiarity with the LMS
Description: This 2 hour workshop focuses on the communication and collaboration tools in the LMS.
Topics include: creating and managing online discussion forums, creating blogs and wikis, and using the synchronous Text Chat tool.
Workshop notes [PDF 1.4Mb]
LMS - Grade Centre
Pre-requisites: Familiarity with the LMS
Description: This 90 minute workshop focuses on the new and improved Grade Centre that replaces the Gradebook of previous LMS versions.
Topics include: Managing student grades, setting and using smart views, using calculated columns, student display options, Grade Centre history and grade statistics.
Workshop notes (Guide) [PDF 144kb]
Workshop notes (Smart Views) [PDF 108kb]
Customised LMS staff development workshops
The LMS Academic Support team is also able to organise customised LMS workshops for your particular group, Department or Faculty. To arrange a customised workshop and discuss staff development requirements for your session, please contact the Academic Support team.
Copyright awareness and information sessions
Using the LMS does not remove your copyright responsibilities. The Copyright Office has copyright awareness and information sessions and resources available for staff and students.