The latest release of LP+ADOPT introduces a host of new features aimed at enhancing both the learner and instructor experience. With a focus on accessibility, usability, and improved instructional tools, this update promises to make the platform more intuitive and effective for all users.
Enhanced Learner Experience
Intuitive Interface
The redesigned user interface prioritizes ease of use, making navigation more straightforward for learners. Course content is now more accessible, enabling students to focus on their studies without being bogged down by complex site structures. Course cards have been revamped to display essential information more clearly, and additional actions like upgrading to a paid track or managing course settings are now streamlined under a simple menu.
Accessibility Improvements
This release takes significant steps to accommodate learners with disabilities. Enhanced support for screen readers, customizable text sizes, and improved keyboard navigation ensure that all users can fully engage with their courses, regardless of their individual needs.
In-Course Sidebar Navigation
Navigating course materials has never been easier, thanks to the new in-course sidebar navigation. This feature allows learners to move through their course either linearly or non-linearly, with a clear view of their current progress and upcoming content. The sidebar provides a full course outline, progress indicators, and the ability to collapse or expand sections as needed. For site operators, the sidebar is fully customizable, offering the option to enable or disable it based on course requirements.
Improved Instructor Tools
Advanced Grading Options
Instructors now have access to a broader range of grading tools that allow for more nuanced assessments of student performance. These advanced options support multiple grading schemes and offer detailed feedback mechanisms, enhancing the learning process.
Reports
The introduction of a robust reporting and analytics system marks a significant upgrade for course delivery teams and site operators. This system features interactive charts and tables, providing near real-time data on course and learner performance. Key components include:
- Course-level Dashboards: Displaying enrollment, engagement, and performance metrics.
- Individual and At-Risk Learner Dashboards: Highlighting data for learners who may be at risk of not completing their course.
- Operator Dashboard: Offering an overview of the entire LP+ADOPT instance for administrators.
New Tools for Collaboration and Content Management
Virtual Classroom
The new integration of video conferencing tools like Zoom and BigBlueButton facilitates real-time interaction between educators and learners within the platform. This addition is particularly valuable for virtual classrooms, enhancing the sense of community and engagement in online learning environments.
Calendar Integration
Staff can now embed a Google Calendar directly into course pages, making it easier to share important dates like quiz schedules, office hours, or other key events. This integration ensures that learners have all the information they need right within the course interface.
Copy and Paste Course Content
Content creation and management are streamlined with the new copy and paste functionality, which currently supports the copying of text, video, and problem blocks between different courses or within the same course. Future updates promise to expand this feature to include entire units, subsections, and sections.
Conclusion
This latest release of LP+ADOPT represents a significant step forward in making the platform more accessible, intuitive, and powerful for both learners and educators. Whether you’re navigating a course, grading assignments, or managing content, these new features are designed to improve the overall experience and support successful learning outcomes.
