Setting up Breakroom Training courses
With Breakroom Training, you can gather real metrics about virtual education. Learn how to create courses complete with consent waivers, quizzes, and instructor-led classes.
Overview
The Breakroom Training system is designed to support online learning through the streamlined management of educational content. World Owners and other stakeholders can create instructor-led courses consisting of waivers and quizzes, and integrate these touchpoints into their live online instruction.
This section will discuss the creation and management of Breakroom Training courses on the backend. For more information about interacting with the Breakroom Training system as a student or administering courses as an Instructor, please see our Getting Started section.
Only World Owners and World Administrators can access the Dashboard.
Installing the Breakroom LMS Core in a Region
In order to use the Breakroom Training system, you'll need to install the Breakroom LMS Core object in one or more Regions. This object can be found in the Breakroom Toolkit.
You can find more information on using the Region Editor in our Creating Custom Experiences section. Quick-start steps are provided below for your convenience.
Open the Region Editor by clicking the Edit Region button located in the bottom toolbar.
Click the Inventory button in the bottom right toolbar.
Search for the Breakroom LMS Core object in your Inventory, and drag the item into your Region.
The Breakroom LMS Core object can be located anywhere in your Region. For convenience and consistency, we encourage you to locate it at 0,0,0 in your Region by manually editing the Transform component.
Click the Save button to store your changes, and the Close button to exit the Region Editor.
Once the Breakroom LMS Core object is installed, any visitors to the Region will be able to interact with the system as either students or Instructors.
Creating and managing courses
Adding a new course
Breakroom Training course content is created and managed through the Dashboard. To create a new course, follow these steps.
Navigate to your Dashboard.
Click on the Learning Management tab.
Click the Add Course button.
In the Create New Course window that appears, enter a name and description for your course.
If you like, you can click the Upload Image button to upload a course header from your own computer, or click the "Select from Our Course Image Templates" link to choose a basic color or generic course image.
When you are satisfied, click the Create button.
Editing course information
You can edit your course details at any time by clicking the vertical ellipses in the course card on Dashboard, and then clicking the Edit Course Info button.
Adding course notes
You can add notes to a course that will only be visible to those with Dashboard access. To do so, click the Notes button in the course card.
Activating and deactivating courses
Activated courses are live on your Breakroom World, and can be administered by users with the appropriate permissions. Inactive courses are inaccessible to students and Instructors, but World Owners and World Administrators can still edit their contents via the Dashboard.
To activate or deactivate a course, click the vertical ellipses in the course card on Dashboard, and then click the Activate/Deactivate Course button.
Archiving courses
Breakroom Training courses can be archived, which deactivates them and prevents their contents from being edited. This preserves their contents for future use.
To archive a course, follow these steps.
Navigate to your Dashboard.
Click on the Learning Management tab.
Click the vertical ellipses in the course card on Dashboard, and select Archive in the menu that appears.
To locate an archived course and make it accessible again, follow these steps.
Navigate to your Dashboard.
Click on the Learning Management tab.
Click the Filter button in the top right corner. In the menu that appears, check the Archived List option. This will reveal all of your archived courses.
Locate the course you want to unarchive. Click the vertical ellipses in the course card, then select Unarchive This Course in the menu that appears.
To display all of your active and inactive courses, click the Filter button again and check the box beside the Show All option.
Adding quizzes
Breakroom Training quizzes can consist of one or more questions of mixed type. Questions can be marked as mandatory or optional, and responses can be graded automatically or collected for manual grading, complete with reference answers.
To create a quiz, follow these steps.
Navigate to your Dashboard.
Click on the Learning Management tab, then click on the course you would like to edit.
Click the Create button in the top right corner, and select Quiz from the drop-down menu.
Enter a name and description for your quiz.
If you like, you can click the vertical ellipses > Upload Image button to upload a quiz header from your own computer, or click the "Select from Our Course Image Templates" link to choose a basic color or generic image.
Add the number and type of questions you would like. Each question appears on its own card.
You can add new questions by scrolling down and clicking the Plus button located in the lower right corner of the window.
You can change the question type using the Question type drop-down menu located at the top of the question card.
When you are satisfied with your changes, click the Save button.
When quizzes are first created, they are deactivated by default. To activate or deactivate a quiz, click the On / Off Toggle located in the top right corner of the quiz card. Active quizzes are live on your Breakroom World, and can be administered by users with the appropriate permissions. Deactivated quizzes are inaccessible to students and Instructors, but World Owners and World Administrators can still edit their contents via the Dashboard.
You can add questions to a quiz during the initial creation process described above, or at any time by editing the quiz content.
Editing quiz information
In the top right corner of each quiz card, you'll see a vertical ellipses. Clicking on this will open a menu containing quiz editing functions. Here's an overview of the associated UI.
| Button or function | Purpose |
|---|---|
On / Off toggle | Activates or deactivates the quiz. |
View Quiz Content | Allows you to view all questions on the quiz, along with correct answers and reference keys. |
Edit Quiz Content | Allows you to make changes to the quiz, including deleting or adding questions. |
Duplicate | Creates a copy of the quiz in the same course. |
Archive | Archives the quiz without deleting it. |
Quiz question types
The information provided below is intended to serve as a brief overview of the options available under each quiz question type. As with many things in Breakroom, the best way to master the task of course creation is to dive right in and play around.
Multiple choice questions
Multiple choice questions offer an impressive level of flexibility. You can specify multiple answers for users to check off, dictate that users must make a certain number of guesses, or even create single-answer questions by limiting the minimum and maximum choices required to 1.
Written response questions
Written response questions give users the opportunity to demonstrate deeper knowledge or to share personal insights. These questions must be graded manually, but a quiz point value and reference answer can be provided for graders. You can also specify a minimum and maximum number of characters allowed.
Match items questions
Match items questions can be made easier or more complex by the addition of minimum and maximum answer requirements.
Reference links and images
All question types can come bundled with website links and image files, providing students with helpful information as they take the quiz. Students can open links and view image files directly within the Breakroom platform.
To add a website link to a question, paste the link into the Insert Link field and click Insert. You can add multiple links. Make sure to click the Save button to save your changes.
To add a reference image, click the Upload File button. This will launch a standard file import window on your computer. Locate the image file you want to share and click on it, then click the Open button. You can attach multiple image files to a question.
Timed questions
You can place a time limit on any question by clicking the clock icon located at the top of the question card. Enter the time in hours and minutes, and then click outside of the time panel to set it. To remove time restrictions, click the clock icon and then click the Reset button.
Mandatory and optional questions
Any question can be made mandatory by clicking the Mark Mandatory toggle located in the bottom right corner of the question card. Questions are marked mandatory by default. Assigning quiz points to non-mandatory questions lets you build "extra credit" into quizzes, while ungraded written response questions provide students opportunities for reflection.
Removing questions
To remove a question from a quiz, click the Remove button located in the lower corner of the question card and then click the Save button.
Grading quizzes
To access a quiz and grade it, follow these steps.
Navigate to your Dashboard.
Click on the Learning Management tab, then click on the course you'll be grading.
Click the Graded button in the bottom right corner of the relevant quiz card. Submitted but ungraded quizzes are identified by an active Grade button in the Grade column.
Click the Grade button. This will open the submitted quiz.
Of all the question types, only written responses must be graded manually. For the convenience of graders, these questions come with an assigned point value (visible in the upper right corner) and reference answers (located in the middle of the question card). Making use of these tools, you can enter points into the Grade Value field.
If you like, you can manually adjust the Grade Value field for multiple choice and match items questions. You can also add written comments in the Comments field for any question. Students will not see these comments.
When you are satisfied, click the Save button.
Reviewing quiz responses
Individual student quizzes can be accessed for review at any time by following these steps.
Navigate to your Dashboard.
Click on the Learning Management tab, then click on the course you'll be grading.
Click the Graded button in the bottom right corner of the relevant quiz card.
Locate the quiz you want to review, and click the View Answer button in the Action column.
Adding waivers
Waivers allow instructors to present written information to students within the Breakroom platform, and gather student consent or feedback based on context. Waivers can be used for content disclosures, copyright information, etc.
To create a waiver, follow these steps.
Navigate to your Dashboard.
Click on the Learning Management tab, then click on the course you would like to edit.
Click the Create button in the top right corner, and select Waiver from the drop-down menu.
Enter a name and description for your waiver.
If you like, you can click the vertical ellipses > Upload Image button to upload a waiver header from your own computer, or click the "Select from Our Course Image Templates" link to choose a basic color or generic image.
Check the boxes beside the default Agree and Disagree reactions, or enter your own reaction text.
When you are satisfied, click the Save button.
When waivers are first created, they are deactivated by default. To activate or deactivate a waiver, click the On / Off Toggle located in the top right corner of the waiver card. Active waivers are live on your Breakroom World, and can be administered by users with the appropriate permissions. Deactivated waivers are inaccessible to students and Instructors, but World Owners and World Administrators can still edit their contents via the Dashboard.
Editing waiver contents
In the top right corner of each waiver card, you'll see a vertical ellipses. Clicking on this will open a menu containing waiver editing functions. Here's an overview of the associated UI.
| Button or function | Purpose |
|---|---|
On / Off toggle | Activates or deactivates the waiver. |
View Waiver Content | Allows you to review the waiver and all response options. |
Edit Waiver Content | Allows you to make changes to the waiver. |
Duplicate | Creates a copy of the waiver in the same course. |
Archive | Archives the waiver without deleting it. |
Reviewing waiver responses
Student responses to waivers, including the response date and time, can be viewed following the steps below.
Navigate to your Dashboard.
Click on the Learning Management tab, then click on the course you want to review.
Click the Agree/Decline button in the bottom right corner of the relevant waiver card.
In the response window that appears, you can use the search field to locate a specific student, and filter all responses using the All Status drop-down menu.
Archiving quizzes and waivers
Quizzes and waivers can be archived, which deactivates them and prevents their contents from being edited. This preserves their contents for future use.
To archive a quiz or waiver, follow these steps.
Navigate to your Dashboard.
Click on the Learning Management tab, then click on the course you want to edit.
Click the vertical ellipses in the relevant quiz or waiver card, and select Archive from the menu that appears.
To locate an archived quiz or waiver and make it accessible again, follow these steps.
Navigate to your Dashboard.
Click on the Learning Management tab, then click on the course you want to edit.
Click the Filter button in the top right corner. In the menu that appears, check the Archived List option. This will reveal all of your archived materials.
Locate the quiz or waiver you want to unarchive. Click the vertical ellipses in the card, and select Unarchive in the menu that appears.
To display all of your active and inactive course materials, click the Filter button again and check the box beside the Show All option.
When course materials are unarchived, they are deactivated. To activate a quiz or waiver, click the On / Off toggle in the upper right corner of the material card.
Reviewing student information
You can access a list of all students involved with your courses by navigating to the Dashboard > Learning Management tab and clicking the User List button. In the User List window that appears, you can search for students by name, see all courses students have taken, and review waiver and quiz responses.
You can also access student lists on a by-course basis by following the steps below.
Navigate to your Dashboard.
Click on the Learning Management tab, then click on the course you want to review.
Click the vertical ellipses in the top right corner of the main course card, and select View Student List in the menu that appears.
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