This resource provides information on how teachers can customize Lincoln Learning Solutions content in the LMS.
What is Customization?
Customization at Lincoln Learning Solutions (LLS) is defined as the first time a client modifies something in their course. This includes adding additional activities, replacing objects, moving objects, and hiding or unpublishing course content.
Object Customizations
Object customizations could be the replacement of an object, the addition of content, the movement of an object, or the removal of an activity. Object customization examples include but are not limited to:
- Creating content
- Adding content from a library
- Removing course content
- Moving content within a lesson, between lessons, or between topics
Why Customize?
As a teacher, using object customizations can do a variety of things. It can strengthen core skills and concepts, supplement learning for all students, personalize learning opportunities for individuals or groups of students, and more. With LLS, you may have the opportunity to add Lincoln Learning Objects (LOs) and teacher-created assets as additional activities, as well as remove unwanted items and move content to create a unique learning experience for your students.
Customization Considerations
When making customizations, clients should be aware of how these changes can impact their course content and pacing. For instance, adding and removing content could impact student pacing; whereas, replacing an object with a similar activity may not.
Something else to consider when adding, moving, and removing content is how these could impact Mastery and Checkpoint assessments.
TIP: Utilizing the course Pacing Guide is an excellent way to take notes, track course customizations, and teach more effectively. Click here to learn more about your course Pacing Guide.
Customizing Content in the LMS
How you add, move, and remove activities will depend on your LMS. Click the LMS name below to navigate to the specific directions based on that LMS.
If you do not see your LMS listed, visit your LMS help center for assistance.
Buzz
Click the Play button to learn more about adding content to an Empowered course.
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Buzz Folders
For instructions on how to create and manage folders in Buzz, refer to the How do I Manage Course Folders? article.
Adding Content
Review How do I add activities to my course? for information regarding adding content to your course.
IMPORTANT: Selecting Library will allow you to search the Digital Library assets to which you have access. LLS no longer maintains objects found within the Digital Library.
TIP: For access to the most up-to-date Lincoln Learning objects, consider adding a Lincoln Content Bank subscription. Review our Lincoln Content Bank Help Center category for more information and reach out to your Client Success Specialist with any questions.
Additional Buzz Resources
How do I use Buzz's activity types?
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Canvas
In Canvas, you can create and add a variety of activities to your Lincoln content. Review How do I add course content as module items? for more information.
TIP: With a Lincoln Content Bank subscription, you can access and add the most up-to-date Lincoln Learning objects. Review our Lincoln Content Bank Help Center category for more information and reach out to your Client Success Specialist with any questions.
Additional Canvas Resources
How do I move or reorder a module item?
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