OutStart Evolution® LCMS Administration Workshop

Discover OutStart Evolution LCMS, a revolutionary tool for implementing a collaborative development approach to online learning in your organization.

Description:

This one-day workshop was created specifically for administrators responsible for managing the OutStart Evolution LCMS Platform. Participants will explore the administrative features and functions available through OutStart Evolution LCMS Learning Portal, including configuration options, data movement, learner management, and theme management. Participants will also experience the administrative features and functions within the OutStart Evolution LCMS Knowledge Developer, including the Metadata Manager and Template Manager. Structured exercises coupled with comprehensive instruction by OutStart's professional program facilitators will provide participants with a practical and enjoyable hands-on learning experience.

Objective:

The Administration Workshop is designed specifically for administrators responsible for managing the Evolution course development and deployment environments. The goal of this workshop is to provide them with the knowledge needed to successfully utilize the administrative features and functions of the Evolution platform that relate to their role.

Overall Learning Objectives:

• Distinguish between the seven OutStart Evolution LCMS Platform roles and their responsibilities.
• Create and modify Learning Portal member accounts through the Member Management category.
• Utilize the Theme Management category to design the Learning Portal layout and theme, and upload a welcome message for members.
• Perform the following administrative functions within the Administration Manager category through the Learning Portal:
• Rename element categories
• Create and modify media categories and media types
• Modify the label of an object type
• Create data groups and data tags within the Metadata Manager of the Knowledge Developer.
• Utilize the Template Manager within the Knowledge Developer to change the status of a template and add it to the Object Palette.
• Manage and monitor the movement of data within your enterprise.
• Generate various delivery outputs for content residing in the Knowledge Repository.

Topics and Activities Covered

• Welcome and introduction
• Overview of roles within the OutStart Evolution LCMS Platform
• Overview of Learning Portal categories and their functions
• Managing Learning Portal members and their roles
• Managing Learning Portal themes
• Responsibilities of the Site Administrator
• Responsibilities of the Platform Administrator
• Responsibilities of the Learning Portal Administrator
• Configuring administrative parameters of the Knowledge Developer
• Features and functions of the Metadata Manager within the Knowledge Developer
• Designing and configuring metadata groups and tags as they function within the Knowledge Developer and through the Learning Portal
• Utilizing the Template Manager within the Knowledge Developer to add templates to the Object Palette
• Monitoring the movement of data within your enterprise
• Generating delivery output for content

Benefits of Attending:

• Learn the importance of your administrative role within the collaborative development environment.
• Learn how to best utilize the management functions within the OutStart Evolution LCMS platform for maximum efficiency.
• Begin to establish a strategy for administering and managing the course development and delivery environments in your organization.
• Receive comprehensive course and handy reference materials.

Who Should Attend?

Individuals responsible for the administration of the course development and delivery environments within the Evolution platform that have successfully completed the OutStart Evolution LCMS Course Development Workshop.

OutStart Evolution LCMS Administration Workshop — Program Agenda