Using Learn

The course page

From the top right hand side of the page you have access to quick links for the TAFE SA website, MyTAFE SA and TAFE SA Learn Help page. Directly below these links are My Courses and icons for Messages and Notifications:

• Find out more about the course page

  Course banner

  The course banner stretches across the complete width of the page, here you’ll also find the course name and site breadcrumbs. Selecting the course name will bring you back to the Home page of the course.

   

  

  Course information - Contents

  The course information is split into two sections. On the left is the CONTENTS with a list of all the sections available, you can also search the course from this area. Under each content’s menu item, you can see the progress for each Section. Down the bottom of the list is the Course Dashboard.

   

    

  

  Course Dashboard

  The Course Dashboard shows the progress and grade for the course along with quick access to the Gradebook, Open Reports and Badges. Below this are two (2) blocks:

  1. Completion progress
  2. Activities

  The completion progress shows you a visual representation of your progress through this course.

  Use the activities block for easy navigation to each activity type. This means, if you select forums, you will see a screen with a list of all of the forums in this course and the topic number they are located in.  Each forum will also be linked so you can also select one of the links to directly access the selected forum. 

   

  Course resources

  The course resources are on the right side of the page. Here you will see all the resources your lecturer has put together for you, these resources may include books, web links, activities, images, video and audio.

Course icons

The following icons may be used throughout this course to help you identify important information or activities you are required to undertake. If at any time you are unclear what an icon means you can always refer back to this page.

• Find out more about Course Icons

  System icons

  		Assignment The assignment provides a space into which you can submit work for lecturers to grade and give feedback on.
  		Attendance Enables a lecturer to take attendance during class and you to view your own attendance record.
  		Book Books can contain media files as well as text and are useful for displaying lengthy passages of information which can be broken down into sections.
  		Chat Enables you to have text-based, real-time synchronous discussions.
  		Checklist Is a checklist / to do list / task list for you to work through.
  		Choice A single question with a selection of possible responses.
  		Collaborate single session Single instance of a virtual classroom. Compatible with Firefox or Chrome only
  		Collaborate multi session A regularly scheduled virtual classroom. Compatible with Firefox or Chrome only
  		Database Enables you to create, maintain and search a collection of entries (i.e. records).
  		File A file is a course resource.
  		Folder Contains a number of files inside a single location.
  		Forum The forum activity module enables you to have asynchronous discussions i.e. discussions that take place over an extended period of time.
  		Glossary Enables participants to create and maintain a list of definitions, like a dictionary, or to collect and organise resources or information.
  		Interactive Content Can contain interactive content such as interactive videos, question sets, drag and drop questions, multi-choice questions, presentations etc.
  		Lesson A lesson is used for self-directed learning, scenarios or simulations/decision making exercises.
  		Lightbox Gallery A lightbox gallery enables you to view a gallery of images and if available leave comments.
  		Page A page is a web page used to present content that can display text, images, sound, video, web links etc.
  		Quiz A quiz comprises a range of various question types including multiple choice, matching, short answer and numerical. Each attempt is marked automatically and grade may be is recorded in the gradebook.
  		SCORM Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) is an electronic package that is used for presenting multimedia content and animations.
  		Survey The survey is used to assess your online learning experience.
  		URL A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is also known as a web address, it is a reference to a web resource that specifies its location on the internet.
  		Wiki The wiki enables participants to add and edit a collection of web pages.
  		Workshop The workshop enables the collection, review and peer assessment of students' work.

Messages

Learn also includes an instant messaging tool so you can communicate with your lecturer or fellow students individually.

• Find out more about sending and receiving messages

  Access messages

  1. When you first log in to Learn you will be directed to your My Courses window. If you are already in Learn, select the My Courses link at the top right of the screen.
     
     
  2. To the left side of the the My Courses window, select View my messages.
     
     
     
     
  3. From here, you can view, create or respond to all of your messages.
     
     

  Find a contact

  You can search for a contact by entering their name in the Search field or, if you’ve previously emailed them, you can select their name from your Contacts list.

  

   

  Send a message from the Course Dashboard

  A convenient way to contact someone in your course group is to look them up in the Participants area of the Course Dashboard.

  1. From the course page, select Course Dashboard at the bottom of the left side navigation menu.
     
     
     
     
  2. Select Participants.
     
     
     
     
     
  3. Select the participant you want to send a message to.
     
     
     
  4. Select Message.
     
     
     
  5. Enter your message in the 'Write a message...' field and select Send.
     
     
     

   

  Receiving messages

  When someone sends you a new message you will get an email notification, this will be sent to the email you have saved in your profile. The number of unread messages will also be displayed next to your My Courses link.

  

Quizzes, activities and assignments

There are various ways that your lecturer may assess your progress within your course:

• A written assessment done online in your Learn course as a quiz
• A written assignment prepared offline and uploaded into Learn for your lecturer to access
• A practical assessment (or observation), where you complete a practical task and your assessor either assesses you as you do it, or via the uploading of a video or audio file.

Your course may also contain quizzes and other learning activities, such as interactive exercises, to test your knowledge or give you the opportunity to practice before you proceed to the assessment stage.

• Find out more about quizzes

  

  Quizzes are represented by this icon.  You may be required to answer questions in different formats such as “true or false”, multiple choice, choose an answer from a drop-down menu, fill in the blanks, etc.  Quizzes may be for assessment, or may be designed to test your knowledge before you attempt assessment in your course.

  Each quiz will have the following details:

  1. Overview
  2. Elements and performance criteria
  3. Time (estimated or allowed time)
  4. Instructions
  5. Completion
     

  Step-by-Step Guide for Quizzes

  1. Click on the quiz you are required to answer to:
     
     
  
  
  2. After reading the instructions, click on the Attempt Quiz button:
     
     
  
  
  3. Respond to the quiz questions. When you are confident with your answers, click on the Finish attempt button at the bottom of the quiz page:
     
     
     
  
  
  4. Again, if you are confident with your answers, click on the Submit and Finish button to see your results. If not, click on Return to attempt to review your answers:
     
     
  
  
  5. The system will ask you again if you are 100% confident with your answers, if so, click on Submit and Finish:
     
     
  
  
  6. Once you have submitted and finished your attempt, you will see the results of your quiz outcome:
     
     
  
  
  7. Depending on the TAFE SA Assessment Policy, you may be able to attempt your assessment components more than twice. Contact your lecturer if you have any questions around these policies.

• Find out more about activities

  
  This icon can represent a range of different interactive activities; from drag and drop exercises through to puzzles, memory games, timelines, hot-spots and interactive videos. These types of interactive activities will not usually be part of your assessment, but are learning activities only.

   

• Find out more about assignments

  Uploading assignments

  

  This icon indicates you are required to submit an assignment online. The type of work that you may be asked to provide could be in the form of a word document, a spreadsheet, images, audio or even a video. Lecturers can then receive, review, mark, grade and provide feedback online.

  
  

  How to upload an assignment:

  1. Select the Assignment icon/ link:
     
     
     
  2. Select the Add submission button:
     
     
     
     
  3. Select the Add file icon to choose a file or drag and drop your file to the area where it says, You can drag and drop files here to add them:
     
     
     
     
  4. In the file picker window, select the Choose File button. 
     
     
     
     
  5. Navigate to where you saved your file and select Open:
     
     
     
     
  6. Make sure your file appears in the File submission box and select Save Changes.
     
     
     
     
  7. At this point you have the option to Edit submission or Submit your assignment if there are no further changes to be made. You can also add a Comment about your submission for your lecturer:
     
     
     
     
  8. Once you submit your assignment, check the Confirm submission box and select Continue:
     
     
     
     
  9. Your assignment will be submitted, and no further changes can be made. Your lecturer will be notified when you have submitted an assignment and will provide feedback to you online. You will receive notification via email when your lecturer has provided a grade or feedback.
     
     

  Uploading large files

  Depending on the course you are studying, some of the assignments you may be required to submit may be video or audio files, or may be large files with lots of graphics.  Such files are usually considerably larger in size than Word documents or spreadsheets.  Learn has a maximum file upload limit of 20 MB, so your file may go over this size.

  If this happens, you will need to choose an alternative way to upload a file. You can upload using your OneDrive and a link.

  This video shows you how to upload a large file that will not fit on Learn and how to share the link and upload a txt that contains the link.

  
  

Recording video and audio

Lecturers and students now have the ability to record audio and video directly in Learn. Two additional icons will appear in the top row of the text editor’s toolbar wherever this option is available.

• Find out more about recording video and audio

  1. Lecturers and students now have the ability to record audio and video directly in Learn. Two additional icons will appear in the top row of the text editor’s toolbar wherever this option is available.

     This short video on YouTube demonstrates how to insert audio and video:

     
     

YuJa is another option available to TAFE SA staff and students for video recording, editing, and storage.

• Find out more about YuJa Video Platform

   

  What can I do with YuJa Video Platform?

   

  

   

  YuJa allows you record video content or upload pre-existing video content to be stored and shared. It is integrated in to LEARN, to make it as easy as possible for you to creating and sharing video. 

  YuJa supports Universal Design for Learning by providing different ways to engage with learning materials, ensuring all students benefit from these enhancements. The alternative formats can be accessed directly within the course section on LEARN, allowing options for different devices to view content in the format that works best for you.

  You may find yourself using videos as part of activities in LEARN such as forums or assessments throughout your time at TAFE SA.

   

  How can I access YuJa?

   

  In Browser

  • You can access YuJa by going to the TAFE SA YuJa website and sign in with your TAFE SA Single Sign On.
  • From here, you can record, upload, store, edit and manage your video and audio content.
  • Some of the available formats include text files, audio podcasts, EPUB versions, Braille, language translations in over 100 languages and even immersive readers that offer text-to-speech and custom reading preferences. YuJa allows customisation for the learning experience, whether you need a text-only format, audio narration, or a specific visual aid.

   

  In LEARN

  • You can also record video content and share your pre-recorded video stored in YuJa directly in LEARN by clicking on the YuJa Icon Button in the Atto text editing bar in LEARN.
  • The YuJa icon button looks like two rainbow semi-circles interlinking.
  • The Atto text editor is available in a range of LEARN activities such as forums and assessment submission areas.

  On a mobile device

  • The YuJa mobile app allows you to record video content which will upload and be stored to your YuJa account. You can also view some video content that has been shared from your LEARN subjects. Note: sharing, editing and managing your media can only be done in the Browser version of YuJa.
  • You can download the YuJa mobile app from the Apple App Store and Google Play. Just search for YuJa Video. 

  How can I get help with YuJa?

  The library provides support services if you need help using YuJa. They have helpful user guide which can be found on the library website. 

  If you need assistance, you can book an appointment with a librarian for support through the TAFE SA Students website: Libraries (tafesa.edu.au)

   

View your course in different formats

Looking for course content that aligns with your learning needs? Discover how YuJa Panorama and the YuJa Widget offer alternative formats and a customisable user interface to enhance your learning experience.

• Find out more about viewing Learn courses in alternative formats

   

  YuJa Panorama

  TAFE SA students can now access a variety of learning tools designed to enhance the learning experience and improve accessibility. One of these tools is YuJa Panorama, a plug-in features available within TAFE SA LEARN. It offers you alternate formats for learning content, promoting equitable and accessible participation. YuJa Panorama supports Universal Design for Learning by providing you with different ways to engage with you learning materials, ensuring all students, not just those with disabilities, benefit from these enhancements. The alternative formats can be accessed directly within the course section on LEARN, allowing you to use different devices to view content in the format that works best for you. 
  
  Some of the available formats include text files, audio podcasts, EPUB versions, Braille, language translations in over 100 languages and even immersive readers that offer text-to-speech and custom reading preferences. These will allow you to customise you learning experience, whether you need a text-only format, audio narration, or a specific visual aid.
  

  
  
  
  
  

  YuJa Widget

  In addition to YuJa Panorama, the YuJa Website Accessibility Widget provides another tool to improve accessibility across TAFE SA LEARN. This widget enables you to adjust the User Interface, design, and readability of your learning content through a simple toggle. It supports a range of customisable features for learners with diverse needs, such as those with motor impairments, dyslexia, visual impairments, ADHD, and other conditions or those who simply prefer different colours and fonts.
  
  With the widget, you can adjust content appearance by changing spacing, alignment, font, and even hide images or pause animations. The widget is designed to make the learning environment more inclusive for everyone, regardless of individual needs.
   
  

    

  For YuJa Support
  

  For further information please watch this short student demo below, visit the YuJa panorama website or use the YuJa 24/7 support. Additionally, please visit the student support services and the library for training and advice.