What is a Channel and how do I use it?

In this article, you will learn all about Channels and how to use them on the platform.

What is a Channel?

A channel is the broadest way to categorise any number of learnlists and/or items in a collection in order to cover much more comprehensive topics. Channels on the platform are very much like the channels you see on Netflix. This means that users can have a much more enjoyable way to consume content on the platform. Channels can be used to structure content so that users can find it easier to learn more in-depth about broader topics.

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How do I create a Channel?

There are a few ways to create a channel:

Method A:

• In the top navigation bar, select Content > Click on Manage > Select Channels

 

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• Select Actions > Click on Add Channel

 

Method B:

• In the top navigation bar, Click on the + icon > Select Channel

 

Go through the Creator:

Step 1: Name your Channel + set the visibility

• Enter the title of the channel in the title box

• Select the visibility of the channel:

Step 2: Add your tags, description and completion details

• Add the tags you want this channel linked with

• Add a short description about the channel

• Select how the completion should be calculated

Absolute - Once a user completes the channel, their progress will be marked at 100% and will not change, even if new content is added to that channel

Dynamic - If new items are added to the channel, users who have previously completed the channel will no longer have a score of 100% until they complete the new items

Step 3: Decide on the structure of the channel

• Select the structure of your channel

Ordered - The channel can be completed in any order

Locked - The channel must be completed sequentially

Locked until tasked - The channel appears locked until it has been assigned to the user

Step 4: Choose the order of new content and upload the tile image

• Select how you want new content to appear in the Channel

• Choose the tile image

Step 5: Extra options

• Choose if you want to enable any Q&A or Discussions

• Select whether you want to assign a certificate upon completion

• Set the permissions (what other users can edit the channel)

Step 6: Complete the creation

• Once you’re happy with the results, click Add Channel. You’ll receive a screen confirming the creation of the Channel or the creator will close.

• Depending on the visibility settings you chose, your channel will now be visible on the dashboard.