Getting started:
To log in to the Batalas Digital Learning Platform, you can follow the link to the e-Learning website in the Joining Intrusions email that was sent to you, or you can enter http://elearning.batalas.com/login/ into the address line at the top of your browser window.
When you get to the website you will have to fill in your username and password, this should has been sent to you in your Joining Instructions email. A good tip is to copy and paste the password from the email, so the correct combination of letters, non-alphanumerical characters and digits are entered. Then click Log in.
On your first log in you will be asked to change your password. This is for your security, so no one else can use your account. You will be prompted to enter the temporary password (sent in the email) and a new password of your choice. The new password must have at least 8 characters, 1 digit, 1 upper case letter and 1 non-alphanumeric character. Click Save changes, then Continue. You are now ready to start your training.
Navigating the course:
There are 2 ways to access the course:
- The first time you log in, and following the login procedure as described in the Getting started document, you will get to the page where your course categories show in the middle. When you click on the category you get to the overview of the courses you are enrolled in. Click on the course name to enter.
- If you are returning to the site you will find the Log in button in the top right hand corner. You have to enter your username and the password you chose on your first log in. This will take you to the course overview. Click on the course name to enter.
When you get to the course itself you go through it by scrolling down the page and clicking on the links to the course materials.
Videos: All videos are named, the title shows in blue. The length of the video is written behind the title. When you click on the title, the video will open in a new window. You can pause, rewind or view the videos again, just use the buttons and slide bar in the bottom of the video. When you have viewed a video you will get a tick in the box behind the title.
Documents: The name of the document and what type it is will show in blue. When you click on it you will get a version downloaded to your device. This can be viewed online, or you can save and print them if you prefer.
SCORM packages: These are assessments, quizzes and exercises in the course. They have a yellow parcel symbol and a name shown in blue. When you click on the name and you get a short intro to the activity. If you feel ready click Enter to begin. Use the cross in the right hand corner to close the window.
