Prerequisites
The LMS Admin has to register the Labster tool prior to you adding the simulations to your course.
You must have either teacher or administrator credentials to be able to edit the course.
Note: if you do not have Labster installed as an external tool, please ask your LMS administrator to contact your Labster Customer Success Manager!
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Step-by-step instructions
Log in as an instructor
Go to the course you would like to add content to
When in the course, click on the Content button
Click on Add a module
Name your module, and press the Enter key.
Once you've created your module, click on Existing Activities. Then, click on the Labster link within the dropdown menu (it may say Labster US, UK, etc. depending on your region or how your LMS admin named it)
The page that loads is the simulation catalog. Here, you can either search for a specific simulation using the search bar at the top, or scroll down to find your simulations. You may also use various filters to narrow down your search
8. Once you find the simulation you wish to add to your course, simply click on the +Add button.
9. Your simulation has now been added to the module!
Brightspace Assignment Settings
Labster automatically synchronizes with the assignment settings in Brightspace/D2L. This means that any configurations you apply to assignments in Brightspace/D2L will also affect Labster simulations, with Brightspace/D2L overseeing these settings. Below we will mention how some assignment settings work with Labster:
To configure settings and restrictions within Brightspace/D2L, navigate to the assessments section and then access your grade book.
To adjust the settings for a specific simulation in the grade book, first, navigate to the simulation you're interested in. Then, click on the down arrow next to it and select "Edit" from the dropdown menu.
On the simulations settings and restrictions page you can use some of the settings below:
Under the properties section, you can use the following settings:
Maximum Points: Labster calculates scores based on its own criteria. When students finish a simulation, Labster sends the results as a percentage. These percentages are then converted into the point value you have set for that particular simulation in Brightspace/D2L.
Grade Scheme: Defines how grades are displayed (e.g., as percentages, letters). The default scheme is mentioned as Percentage.
Under the Restrictions section, you can use the following settings:
Start/End Dates: The "Has Start Date" setting controls when students can first access content, and the "Has End Date" setting determines when the content is no longer available, outlining the timeframe students have to work on the activity.
When you set up the simulation settings, don't forget to Save and Close. π
Labster Dashboard
You also need to add Labster Dashboard to your course to be able to follow your students' progress more closely.
You will be adding the Labster Dashboard following the same guidelines from above π
To find more about Labster Dashboard features click on the button below π
Additionally, you can read more about the features and specifications of Labster <> LMS integration here.
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Please do not hesitate to reach out to our Support Team if you have any questions or need assistance.
To get in touch with our Support Team, you can:
π΅click on the blue button located at the bottom right of the screen
π Help Center article Contact Support
π§ or by email: customer.support@labster.com