Instructions for Participants in the E-course "Assessment Supported by Digital Technology"

7. Technical Information and Minimum Entry Requirements

Technical Information About the System Used for the E-course

This e-course is implemented on the Loomen system, which is based on the open-source Moodle platform. Therefore, all users familiar with Moodle will quickly adapt to Loomen.

The course homepage is organized according to the course structure, with links leading to activities and resources in accordance with the course design.

The e-course can be accessed from an Internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet. It opens properly in all popular web browsers (Firefox, Opera, Chrome, Edge…). The course is also available through a mobile application, which may not always function optimally.

Faster navigation through the course is possible using the menu on the left side, while the right side allows users to track upcoming activities, highlighted announcements, and progress through the course.

The Loomen system is intuitive, and in case of difficulties using the system, participants should contact the instructor.

Minimum Technical Requirements for Attending the E-course

Types of content used in the e-course:

Educational multimedia (mostly text-based) materials (e.g., lessons and pages) are accessible directly within Loomen by opening them in a web browser, and all materials can also be downloaded in PDF format. For this reason, users should have a PDF reader installed. If using Firefox or Chrome, an additional PDF reader is not required, as the browser can open PDF files.

Video lessons are originally hosted on CARNet’s multimedia portal Meduza and integrated into Loomen pages, so they can be accessed without leaving the system. To watch video lessons, an Internet connection of at least 2 Mbit/s is required. In addition, headphones or speakers are needed.

The practical part of the assignments is mostly completed within the BDP learning design tool, which is free, online, and collaborative. It does not require any special technical setup (alternative: MS Excel).

Assessment activities in the e-course are supported by the functionalities of the Loomen system, and no additional technical requirements are needed. Quizzes open entirely within the web browser and require no extra tools.

Synchronous activities in the course take place via the Big Blue Button platform, integrated within Loomen. Technical requirements for participating in synchronous sessions include a microphone, headphones, and an Internet connection (preferably 5 Mbit/s or higher).