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3 To use global templates, which are available to all authors in the learning platform, you can choose between the following functions:
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5 * **[[Use course template via wizard>>doc:||anchor="coursetemplate"]] **: This wizard is available on all systems. Additional [[institution-specific templates>>doc:LMS.Benutzerhandbuch OPAL.Administration.Lernressourcenverwaltung.Globale Kursvorlagen bereitstellen.WebHome||shape="rect"]] can also be stored here and thus made available to authors.
6 * **[[E-learning scenarios>>doc:||anchor="elearning"]] **: This assistant is available on the OPAL learning platform of the Saxon universities. It aims to facilitate the course creation process according to specific e-learning scenarios.
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11 == (% style="color:#333333" %)Course template(%%) ==
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13 Use course template via wizardWith this option, you will create a new course based on a global course template. To begin, start the course creation wizard as follows:
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20 Open the **Teach & Learn** tab. Click on **Overview** in the navigation area on the left.** **Here you will find the **Create course with a wizard** function box.
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32 In the **Create course** dialogue, you can now enter a **title** and **description** for your course. Optionally, you can add an image, maintain metadata and, if applicable, assign a semester.
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45 Click on **Save** and then on **Next** to continue.
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52 From the following three options, choose **Create a plain course with a wizard (for beginners)**, and confirm your choice with **Next**.
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65 Now select the **Copy course template** option and click on **Step 2**.
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77 Pick a course template from the list and mark it by clicking on the title. You can already close the wizard at this point by clicking on **Finish**. Optionally, you can also use the **Step 3** button to configure further course settings.
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88 In the optional third step, you can define global access settings. These are also adopted by clicking on **Finish**.
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99 Your course will now open in view mode.
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101 For example, you can then switch to the course editor to make further adjustments to the course.
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103 For more information on how to edit courses, see the following help pages:
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105 * [[Edit course>>doc:LMS.Benutzerhandbuch OPAL.Lehren.Kurs.Kurs bearbeiten.WebHome||shape="rect"]]
106 * [[Visibility and access:>>doc:LMS._Include Library.Kursseiten.Kurshauptknoten\: Verfügbare Tabs im Editor.Sichtbarkeit und Zugriff.WebHome||shape="rect"]] [[Access rights in the expert mode>>doc:LMS._Include Library.Kursseiten.Kurshauptknoten\: Verfügbare Tabs im Editor.Sichtbarkeit und Zugriff.Seiten zum Zugang.Zugang Bearbeitungsrechte.WebHome||shape="rect"]]
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115 == (% style="color:#333333" %)E-learning scenarios(%%) ==
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117 In the Teach & Learn area, click on **E-Learning scenarios** to start a wizard for creating courses.
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121 This wizard offers 5 e-learning scenarios you can use as a template for your course. If you hover your mouse over a template, you will see a preview of the course structure and a brief explanation of the template.
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125 You can also use this wizard to configure additional course default settings.
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