This guide will help you set up a new course in the AAMUSTED Learning Management System (LMS).

Before You Start

• It’s recommended to review a sample course as a student. Contact the IT Directorate enrollment assistance..

Logging In and Finding Your Course

• Once your course is ready, you’ll receive a notification email.
• Log in to the AAMUSTED LMS at https://lms.aamusted.edu.gh/. Use your Aamusted ID as default Password.
• Your courses will be listed under “My Courses” in the navigation tray.

Configuring Course Settings

• New courses come with default settings. To customize them, navigate to the “Course Management” menu (gear icon) and select “Edit course settings.”
• Refer to the AAMUSTED LMS documentation for details on important course settings.

Turning Customising On and Editing Your Course

• Click the “Turn customising on” button (green pencil icon) to add and remove content, edit sections, and rearrange items.

Adding Resources

• Resources include handouts, folders, web links, and more.
• With editing on, navigate to the desired section and click the “+” icon to “Add an activity or resource.”
• Choose the resource type and configure its settings. Save your changes.
• Refer to the AAMUSTED LMS documentation for details on adding resources.

Adding Activities

 

• Activities are interactive tools for student engagement and assessment, such as forums, assignments, quizzes, etc.
• Follow the same process as adding resources to include activities in your course.
• Some activities require additional setup within the activity itself.

Setting Up Blocks

• Blocks are additional functionalities displayed on your course page.
• With editing on, use the “+” icon to “Add a block…” and choose the desired block.
• You can rearrange and remove blocks using the editing options.
• Refer to the AAMUSTED LMS documentation for details on adding and managing blocks.

Making Your Course Available to Students

• New courses are hidden from students by default.
• Courses are automatically released to students at the designated times. Instructors can manually release courses if needed.
• Refer to the AAMUSTED LMS documentation for details on making your course available to students.

Course Building Tips

• Duplicate similar resources and activities to save time. The “Edit” menu provides a “Duplicate” option.
• Use the “Edit” or “Edit title” options to update existing resources and activities.
• The editing mode allows you to rearrange items on your course page using the “Move” icon.

Next Steps: Managing Your Class

The AAMUSTED LMS offers various tools to manage your class and communicate with students:

• Groups: Organize students into groups for collaborative activities.
• Gradebook: Manage assignments, grading, and calculate student grades.
• Communication Tools: Utilize announcements, quickmail, and email notifications to keep students informed.

IT Directorate

For further assistance or questions regarding the AAMUSTED LMS, contact the IT Directorate or chat us via out live chat feature in the bottom right or use the information provided on the LMS platform.