LXD Style Guide

iPD’s Guide for Course Design & Development

SL: Updating Existing Courses to Brightspace

Standard

The standard with which Michigan Virtual courses need to comply. 

Michigan Virtual Storyline files will be updated in Brightspace using the process outlined below.

 

Requirements 

What exactly do course developers need to include in order to comply with this standard? 

  1. Ensure that you have the up-to-date SCORM that will be uploaded to BS.
  2. Ensure the file is in the appropriate publishing setting (See here for a recap).

 

Implementation 

How can course developers implement this standard? What is the process for doing so?

  1. Select the Add Existing button in Brightspace to upload the new SCORM files. (Select images to enlarge)
  2. Then, select the SCORM/xAPI Object button.
  3. Use the Search Bar to find the SCORM object that needs to be updated. 
  4. Select the three dots next to the file that needs to be updated then select Upload New Version.
  5. Upload the zipped file of the Storyline package.
  6. Once the file is uploaded, complete the following:
    • Update the package name using the following naming convention: Course Title – Module Title – Page Title – Date (The course title should be identical to the one that will be used in Brightspace when the course launches; The module and page titles should be identical to the Table of Contents in the course.)
    • Ensure that Yes, share this file… radio button is selected
    • Ensure that the Use embedded player (Default) radio button is selected
  7. Close the two open dialogue boxes by clicking the Xs in the top right corner.

Test the SCORM to ensure the correct version is displayed.

  1. First, sign in as a Demo User.
  2. When prompted, enter the username and password below.
  3. Username: MVTestLearner1 Password: Password
  4. After logging in as a demo learner, go to the course containing the SCORM file. Then, find the relevant section within the course.
  5. Play the SCORM file and validate that the file is the one that was updated.
  6. After completion, check the course gradebook to confirm that the SCORM file is being properly tracked. 

After testing

  1. Rename the .story and zipped files to match the long title in Step 6 (ie. Understanding the Modern Military – Career Pathways – Military & Civilian Careers – 051622). Then save them to the correct folder in PLS iPD Shared Drive by going to Manage Versions > Upload New Version.

 

Resources

What resources would help a developer implement this standard appropriately?