Here you will find an easy introduction to the user interface and general navigation in the learning platform. For a better understanding of the explanations provided, you will find various sample images of the presented views both on a regular PC (desktop view) and on a tablet or smartphone (mobile view).

Content

Desktop view (PC, large screen)

After logging in, you will first see your personal home page. Like all other pages, your home page is structured as follows:

Upper section

Next to the logo of your system, you will see the search window, your username with access to profile settings, notes on system messages as well as the help and logout function.

Below is the opened tab titled Home page. Together with all the entries to its right, it makes up the main navigation in the desktop view.

Overview of the user interface
Middle section

The middle section displays the content of the respective tab.

Lower section

Here you will find, among other things, the terms of use, privacy policy, imprint and information about the last functional system changes.



Sections of the desktop main navigation

The main navigation of the system is always visible in the upper part of the screen. However, its entries are preconfigured and cannot be closed by the users themselves.

In contrast, learning resources such as courses are displayed in dynamic entries to the right of the static ones. You can close dynamic entries with the small cross in the upper right corner.

All entries with these design variants are generally referred to as tabs.

Main navigation tabs


Home Page

After logging in, your home page will open by default. It can be customised with Portlets and used for quick access. If you would like to be taken to a specific course after logging in, use the configuration Set as home page.

Teach & Learn

In this area, you can view and manage learning resources. These include courses, groups and learning content in which you are active as well as the ePortfolio, your performance results and the area Recycle bin. Authors will be taken to the area for creating resources.

 CatalogueThe catalogue will give you an overview of all existing learning resources. However, only the resources chosen by authors and those which are visible to all users will be displayed.
AdministrationThis area includes the user and group administration as well as the system administration. It is only visible to users with extended roles and rights.

Mobile view (smartphone, small screen)

Upper section

In the mobile view, this is where you will find access to the main navigation and the title of the currently opened section.  

Overview of the mobile view
Middle sectionThe middle section displays the content of the respective tab.
Lower sectionHere you will find, among other things, the terms of use, privacy policy, imprint and information about the last functional system changes.



Main navigation in the mobile view

The main navigation on mobile devices is done via a dynamic menu. It opens with a click on the  button in the upper left corner. You will then have the same choices as in the desktop view.

Open main navigation in the mobile view

Comparison of the menu navigation in the desktop and mobile view

Within different areas such as the Teach & Learn tab, courses and individual learning resources, the menu will always be displayed to the left of the content.

Any existing substructures can be identified by a small expand icon preceding the entry. Click on this icon to open or close hidden substructures.

If you directly click on an entry in a substructure, its content will be displayed in the middle page area.


Desktop viewMobile view
Teach & Learn

Menu in the desktop view

Menu in the mobile view

Course

Course navigation in the desktop view

Course navigation in the mobile view

The respective menu depends on your role and rights in the system, as well as on the visibility and access settings within courses. Authors benefit from advanced options.