Bookshelf v7.5: Creating a Custom Session

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Creating a Custom Session

A custom Distance Learning session is one in which users are granted different levels of privileges—some users will have more privileges than other users. Passwords created by session administrators control the level of privileges granted to users. Typically, custom sessions are created when the presenter wants to control the privileges that users can access during a session. For example, in a larger session, the presenter may not want users to be able to turn on their pointers, because this would be distracting to the session.

To create a custom session

Navigate to the Session Administration screen.

In the Sessions list, click New Session.

The Schedule a New Session form appears.

In the New Session form, enter the information requested in the fields.

Some of the fields are described in the following table:

Field

Description

Session Administrator Password

Password controls ability to delete this session and is required for a custom session. The Session Administrator Password provides access to privileges during the session.
You must enter the password two times.

Session Type

Select:

Group if you are creating a group session. Group sessions are used when you want to control the privileges that attendees can access during a session. Provides two levels of privileges.

Multi-level if you are creating a multi-level session. Multi-level sessions are used when you want to control the privileges that both attendees and presenters can access during a session. For example, attendee and teaching assistant. Provides three levels of privileges.

Click Save.

If you selected a Group Session Type, the Create a Group Session form appears.

If you selected a Multi-Level Session Type, the Create a Multi-Level Session form appears.

Complete the required fields.

Click Save.

The Siebel Distance Learning application creates the session you described and the Sessions list appears.

Your new session should be listed, along with any other sessions that have already been created.

Field	Description
Session Administrator Password	Password controls ability to delete this session and is required for a custom session. The Session Administrator Password provides access to privileges during the session. You must enter the password two times.
Session Type	Select: Group if you are creating a group session. Group sessions are used when you want to control the privileges that attendees can access during a session. Provides two levels of privileges. Multi-level if you are creating a multi-level session. Multi-level sessions are used when you want to control the privileges that both attendees and presenters can access during a session. For example, attendee and teaching assistant. Provides three levels of privileges.

Siebel Distance Learning Guide
Published: 18 April 2003