Triggering the Brightspace Gradebook – Participation

CourseArc

Michigan Virtual will trigger the Brightspace Gradebook for participation in courses where completion must be tracked for course credit.

Tags: Brightspace, Grading, PLS, Setup

Using CourseArc Blocks

CourseArc

Choose an appropriate block for the activity from What blocks does CourseArc have (Alphabetical List)? Standard use of each block is recommended. To use new scripts or HTML code, approval is required. Please submit a Wrike iPD support ticket under Course Development Specialist Request. Include details on the HTML or script code to be added, the block type, and the issue with the default block code.

Tags: Accessibility, Assessment, Grading, PLS, SLS, Video

Open-Ended Reflection Activity Types

Content

Ensure that open-ended reflections include a clear, concise question or statement, and guidance on the expected response length and depth. Provide examples of high-quality responses and offer multiple response options (text, audio, video).

Tags: Accessibility, Activity, Assessment, Grading, PLS

Language Usage

Content

All courses use friendly, conversational, and inclusive language that is consistent in voice and tone across an entire course or series.

Tags: Audience, DEI, PLS, Quality Matters (QM), Reading Level, SLS

Course Set Up (Admin Permission)

CourseArc

New courses should be created using the CourseArc Master Template. CourseArc Admin permission is required to create a new course. If you do not have Admin permissions, submit an iPD Support Request in Wrike.

Tags: Consistency, Development, PLS, SLS

Uploading to CourseArc

Storyline

Articulate Storyline projects should be embedded in CourseArc using the Zip Embed block.

Tags: CourseArc, Development, Embedded Content, PLS, Setup, SLS

Publish Settings to CourseArc

Storyline

Storyline files published to CourseArc will be responsive and will be in the Zip Embed CourseArc block type.

Tags: CourseArc, Development, Embedded Content, PLS, Setup, SLS

Player & Project Settings

Storyline

Articulate Storyline Player settings must be set to, “Modern” to ensure the file is responsive/accessible and follow the correct publish settings that are outlined in this entry.

Tags: Development, Embedded Content, PLS, Setup, SLS

Settings for CourseArc

For courses that are built in CourseArc, always use the CourseArc version of a content type if available unless the H5P version offers relevant features that are not available in CourseArc. H5P Content should be embedded in an HTML content block in CourseArc. The H5P content needs to be published as Public before embedding. The toolbar should be removed from the content for PLS courses only.

Tags: CourseArc, Development, Embedded Content, PLS, Setup, SLS

Settings for Brightspace LTI

H5P content that needs to be written to the grade book needs to be published as protected and have the LTI settings updated. It will need to be inserted into Brightspace using the Insert Stuff tool.

Tags: Brightspace, Development, Formatting, H5P, PLS, Setup

LXD Style Guide

Tag: PLS