L.E.A.R.N LMS - Instructor Guidelines

Ensure your course aligns with L.E.A.R.N and N.S.P.S standards, focusing on professional skill-building for land surveyors.
Break down content into clear, manageable modules or units that follow a logical progression.
Include diverse content types: text, video tutorials, interactive activities, and quizzes to reinforce learning.
Provide a comprehensive syllabus detailing the course structure, expectations, and certification requirements.

Ensure content is accurate, up-to-date, and follows industry best practices for land surveying.
Use straightforward, professional language suitable for continuing education courses.
Make all course materials accessible, adhering to ADA guidelines to support learners with disabilities.
Provide transcripts for video/audio content and ensure all visuals are clear and effective.
Utilize high-contrast colors, readable fonts, and simple navigation to improve the learning experience.

Design assessments that measure the learner's understanding and apply land surveying concepts in real-world scenarios.
Incorporate a variety of assessment methods: multiple-choice questions, practical projects, and case studies.
Provide prompt, detailed feedback to help learners understand their performance and areas of improvement.
Use rubrics for major assignments to ensure fair, consistent grading and to guide learners toward success.

Promote active engagement by encouraging discussions and peer interactions through forums and group activities.
Actively participate in discussions to guide conversations, answer questions, and provide real-time support.
Offer opportunities for peer review and feedback on practical surveying exercises.
Consider offering virtual office hours or webinars for additional learner support and engagement.

Ensure all course materials are SCORM 1.2 or 2004 compliant to integrate smoothly into the LMS platform.
Test SCORM packages to confirm they track learner progress accurately and show proper completion status.
Include metadata such as course title, description, and tags for easy identification and cataloging.

Use high-quality multimedia (images, videos, diagrams) to enhance the learning experience and illustrate key concepts.
Optimize multimedia for fast web delivery, ensuring learners can access content without long load times.
Include alternative text for images and closed captions for videos to improve accessibility for all learners.
Adhere to copyright laws by using original content or properly licensed material in all courses.

Regularly review and update your course materials to keep them relevant, accurate, and aligned with industry changes.
Incorporate learner feedback and adjust course content as needed to address common questions or areas of difficulty.
Stay informed about LMS updates, new technologies, and tools that could improve your course delivery and interactivity.

L.E.A.R.N Program - Instructor Guidelines