Each Page in a program can include Sections with 2 different Section Types, each with different properties and settings. The Section Types are:
- Self Paced - participants complete the content in these sections in their own time
- Due Date - participants are given a due date by which they need to complete the activities and tasks in the section
Editing the Section Type
Once you have selected your Section Type. Edit the Section settings in Edit view. There are four settings common to all Sections:
Section Title |
Mandatory |
Section Description |
Optional |
Section Availability Rule |
Defaults to Locked |
Progression Within Section |
Defaults to Open |
Self Paced Section Settings
Participants complete Self Paced Sections in their own time (subject to Section Availability and Progression rules).
There are no additional settings for this Section Type, beyond the settings common to all section types.
Due Date Section Settings
Participants are given a due date by which they need to complete the activities and tasks in the section. There are several additional settings for a Due Date section:
Due Date Type |
There are three types of due date: Specific Date - The due date is set to a specific date and time for all participants. This is best suited to programs that have specific start and end dates. Days After Start - The due date is set to a relative date and time, based on the date that the participant starts the program. It will be different dates for different participants and is best suited to programs without specific start and end dates. Days After Enrolment - The due date is set to a relative date and time, based on the date that the participant is enrolled in the program. It will be different dates for different participants and is best suited to programs with rolling enrolments. |
Due Date |
Set the due date to a date or number of days (depending on the Due Date Type). |
Reminders |
Create email reminders based on the due date. Email reminders can be sent: -As the due date is approaching (for example, X number of days before the due date) -When the participant is incomplete and overdue (for example, X days after the due date) |
Due Date Reminders
You can set reminders for learners both before and after the session’s due date in the Reminders tab.
Reminders will be sent as an email. You can select the number of days before the due date for the email to be sent. Then, begin to edit the email template as required.
If you do not wish to use the standard template for the program, you can opt for a customised email.
Email Variables
Email variables are used to insert information that is unique to either a user or a program. This information can be used to populate the email template.
The variables available for each email can be found at the bottom of each template. Ensure that you copy the variable exactly when inserting it into the email.
Past Due Reminders
As with due date reminders, past due reminders will be sent as an email. You can select the number of days after the due date for the email to be sent. Then, begin to edit the email template as required. After completion, click ‘Done’ in the top right corner to save.