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How to Create a Learning Experience

This article is designed for facilitators who want to create learning experiences within Beacon, helping them organize and manage educational content effectively.

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🧭 Step by Step

Step 1: Facilitator Profile

  • To create a learning experience, first ensure you are logged in as a facilitator. Check your profile at the top right corner of your screen.

    User Profile - Facilitator

Step 2: Access Global Actions

  • On the right side of your screen, you will notice a three-star element in a blue tab. Select that icon to open the "Global Actions" menu.
    Global Actions

Step 3: Select Action Type
  • In the "Global Actions" menu, select "Action type" and choose "Create learning experience" from the dropdown menu.

Step 4: Configure Learning Experience Details
  • You will now see a form with several required and optional fields:
    • Learning Experience Name (LX Name): Give your learning experience a name. Your school might have a specific naming convention, so be sure to follow their guidance.
    • Category: Select a category for your learning experience. Categories can have several functions, and you should consult with your administration for guidance on available categories.
    • LX Code: The LX code will generate automatically once you select a category.
    • Join Code: Optionally, create a join code that students can use to add your learning experience to their Beacon.
    • Start Date and End Date: While both are optional, it's recommended to set a start date so users can see the learning experience. The end date determines when the experience becomes inaccessible.
    • Co-Facilitators: Add co-facilitators (co-teachers, special education teachers, or administrators) who will have access to the learning experience.
    • Groups of Learners or Individual Learners: Select existing groups or add individual learners to the learning experience.
      Create LX

⭐ After creating a learning experience, almost all components can be edited if you need to extend a time, add a learner, or change a category. ⭐


Step 6: Save the Learning Experience
  • Once all required fields are completed, select "Save" to create your new learning experience

💥 See It In Action 💥
Want inspiration? See how schools use learning experiences to guide instruction.

📹 Prefer to see it live? Click here for a video tutorial on creating a LX!

🤔 FAQs

Q: What is the purpose of the category field when creating a learning experience? 
A: The category field helps sort and organize learning experiences. You should consult with your administration for guidance on available categories and their usage.

Q: Can I add learners to a learning experience after it's created? 
A: Yes, you can manage learners at any time by editing the learning experience.

Q: What happens to a learning experience after its end date passes?
A: After the end date passes, the learning experience will be removed from both facilitator and learner views, and no further changes can be made to the learning experience.