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LXD Style Guide

iPD’s Guide for Course Design & Development

Brightspace

Adding CourseArc LTI Links

For clarity and organizational purposes, CourseArc LTI links that are linked in Brightspace should be named Lesson X.X: Title of the Lesson. This should be the name in both External Learning Tools in Brightspace and in the unit folders.

Using Objects from the LOR

The introduction and conclusion modules must include the Michigan Virtual template pages that are currently in the Master Course Template. If any template pages are missing from the course shell, they should be added from the learning object repository (LOR).

Using Page Templates & General Appearance

Developers will combine and reconfigure elements from the most up-to-date template pages found in the HTML Elements - SK 1 course to build new course content in Brightspace. Developers will consult with the Course Development Specialist (CDS) to coordinate the creation of any new HTML elements, page functionality, or activity types that are needed but not yet available in the existing templates. In the event that clients request their own brand standards be used for the styling of the course, the Course Development Specialist (CDS) will work with the client and the design team to provide a custom version of the template pages.

PLS Gradebook Setup

Ensure the gradebook items are in the same order as they appear within the course content and that their names make it easy for a learner to find the item in the course. Complete the Setup Wizard so that grades are successfully reported to the PLP and adjust the final Calculated Grade so that course completion triggers in accordance with the course completion criteria.