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LearnJCU is the name given to JCU's virtual learning environment (VLE), which comprises of both the LMS (Blackboard Learn) and several interoperable and integrated system tools (such as, Panopto, Collaborate, H5P, Padlet, PebblePad etc.)
All subjects are allocated a LearnJCU subject site that academics can use to share content and communicate with students.
- An electronic copy of the subject outline
- Staff contact details
- Lecture notes and recordings
- Digital media such as screencasts and YouTube videos
- Web based resources
- Subject readings
- Assessment submission areas to facilitate electronic submissions (including an originality reporting service)
- Feedback on submitted assessment
- Communication tools and collaboration spaces
- Notifications about due dates or last-minute room changes
- Test students' understanding
- Control the release of content
- Manage and communicate student grades
- Online assessment marking and feedback
- Setup virtual collaboration spaces and discussion boards
- Track student progress and identify potentially at-risk students
Getting started with LearnJCU
To access LearnJCU, click the LearnJCU button at the top-right of the JCU website.
Access is also provided via mobile.
External access
If you have a user ID starting with 'ljcu', go to 'Non-JCU members special sign in'.
Having trouble logging in?
Check out the step-by-step procedure below to resolve your access problems
Getting access to subject sites
Creating content
- Creating Course material
- Creating Ultra documents
- Content editor functionality
- Creating Learning Modules
- Inserting Panopto videos
- Inserting YouTube videos
- Inserting LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com) courses
- Using PebblePad
- Using H5P
- Building a glossary (not available in Ultra)
- View a site as a student with 'Student Preview'
- Additional information…
Managing content
- Editing and managing content
- Release Conditions (managing the release of content)
- Using the calendar
- Setting up notifications
- Using Subject Files
- Batch Edit
- Set subject availability
- Coping content from another subject
Media
Communication
- Announcements to students
- Enable Conversations on items
- Messages (one-way email) tool
- Discussion boards
- Contact information in a subject site
- Using the calendar
- Setting up notifications
Collaboration
- Discussion board forums
- Wikis (not available in Ultra)
- Blogs (not available in Ultra)
- Journals (not available in Ultra)
- Groups - create and use
- Additional information...
Blackboard Collaborate (virtual rooms)
Assignments
- Creating and editing assignment submission dropboxes
- Using a SafeAssign Dropbox
- Grade settings in assignment dropboxes explained
- Creating, editing and using rubrics with assessment items
- Downloading assignments from the Grade Centre in bulk
- Grading assignment submissions online
- Grading assignment submissions with Safe Assign enabled
- Managing rubrics
- Importing and Exporting rubrics between subjects
- Additional information...
Tests (Quizzes)
- Creating a test
- What question types are available in Ultra?
- Editing tests and questions
- Randomise questions and answers
- Grading tests
- Reuse questions
- Question banks
- Question pools (random block)
- Using Respondus Lockdown Browser
- Download the Respondus Lockdown Browser (Windows and Mac)
- Finding YourJCU subject reports from previous years
- Additional information…
Grade Centre
- Accessing and navigating the Grade Centre functions
- Grade Centre columns explained
- Organising the Grade Centre data
- Creating and using Smart Views (not available in Ultra)
- Information on Grading Tasks
- Grading an assessment item
- Downloading the Grade Centre to work offline
- Downloading assignments from the Grade Centre in bulk
- Additional information...
Marking Feedback
LearnJCU Organisations (formerly known as Communities)
LearnJCU Known Issues lists any technical issues known to affect the expected function of LearnJCU and integrated systems for staff and/or students.
A description of each issue is provided along with a workaround where possible.
Preview and Learn
Ultra Essentials is a resource to help you build and deliver content in LearnJCU. It is a subject available in LearnJCU with automatic enrolment for all academics. You can find it in your Subject List in LearnJCU.
If you do not see Ultra Essentials in your Subject List please contact LearnJCU ServiceNow and request to be added.
A sandpit, also known as a sandbox or playpen, is ‘techspeak’ for a testing environment where you can experiment without ‘breaking anything’.
If you would like a sandpit subject site please send through a request from LearnJCU ServiceNow.
All LearnJCU subjects sites are pre-populated with the JCU Subject Template. The template includes four key folders that aim to establish consistency across the student navigation (see elements outlined in the Student Digital Experience Policy).
For further information, read setting up your subject site in 10 easy steps.
The 'Welcome' page in LearnJCU has helpful links and support resources that you can easily access when you need them.
Keep an eye out for upcoming workshops.