UM Learn

Through UM Learn, instructors can securely:

• Distribute course materials
• Create, collect and grade assignments
• Deliver quizzes/surveys
• Add a teaching assistant or grader/marker to a course
• Use rubrics and a gradebook

Microsoft Teams is not a learning management system and therefore does not replace UM Learn. Microsoft Teams is meant for student, staff, and faculty collaboration.

How do I log in to UM Learn?

1. Go to www.umlearn.ca
2. Click on UM Learn Login button.
3. On the new login page, enter your UM email address.
4. Enter your password.
5. Click Sign in or press Enter.
    

How do I access my course(s) in UM Learn?

To access your course in UM Learn:

1. Log in to UM Learn (www.umlearn.ca) using your email address and password.
2. Scroll down the page until you see the “My Courses” widget where each course is represented by an image.
3. Click “List all courses” to see courses that do not appear in the list.
4. If you need to search, you can use the Advanced Search option to find the course.
5. Click on the image or course name to access the course.

Detailed instructions and screenshots for course access are available on UM Learn. Log in to UM Learn > Support > Getting started.
 

What do I do if I forgot my email address or password?

If you have forgotten your email address or password, you will need to contact the IST Service Desk (204-474-8600 or servicedesk@umanitoba.ca) to request a password reset.

We provide extensive support documentation for UM Learn. You can find answers to some of the most popular questions on this page. For more in-depth support documentation, log in to UM Learn.

How to add content to UM Learn

• Quick Start Guide to Adding Content to UM Learn (PDF)

Course assignments

• Creating an assignment submission folder (PDF) Updates to come
• Attaching a rubric to an assignment folder (PDF)
• Grading assignment submissions (PDF)
• Changing an assignment grade after publication (PDF)
• Student assignment guide (PDF)

How to merge (cross-list) two or more sections of the same course together

Cross-listing (merging), in UM Learn, allows two or more courses (sections of student enrollments) to be brought together under one course offering page. Cross-listing of courses in UM Learn may be requested by the listed course instructor for one of the following reasons:

1. An instructor may be teaching multiple sections of the same course in the same semester.
2. A single course may be offered by two or more different departments, with different course codes.
3. A course has one or more lab sections, and the instructor wants to use a single course for the course and lab material.
4. The course may be spanned, which means it spans two consecutive terms (e.g. fall/winter or winter/summer) and students only register for the course once.

The cross-listing process deletes all existing student data including grades, assignment folder (dropbox) submissions, discussion posts, etc. Due to this, cross-listing will not be performed on courses which are currently running. Cross-listing a course requires up to five business days to process, and delays can be expected at the start of term.  It is highly recommended that you make your cross-listing requests well in advance to the start of the term.  The course instructor must send a request to the Service Desk servicedesk@umanitoba.ca and detail the following information:

• Exact course Names (e.g., CHEM 2370 A01)
• Exact course CRNs (e.g., 12345.201850)
• Exact course Terms (e.g., Fall 2018)

How to add a demo student to verify your course is working properly

Instructions can be found in Use a Demo Student.

How to add a Teaching Assistant, Grader/Marker or Liaison Librarian to a course in UM Learn

Directions on how to do this are found in the support section on UM Learn (log in required).

How to email students from UM Learn

The easiest and safest way to email students from UM Learn is to use the “Email Classlist” button found under “Communication” and “Classlist and Email”. Click here for detailed instructions on how to do this.

How to un-enrol a student who had dropped my course

Student enrolments are managed by Aurora – if a student appears in the classlist in UM Learn, but claims to have dropped the course, s/he must contact the IST Service Desk who can confirm their enrolment status and edit as necessary.

How to request a course to be created (one that is not using Banner/Aurora or FlexReg)

You can request the creation of a course shell in UM Learn for courses that are not linked to Banner/Aurora or FlexReg. Complete the Course Creation Request Form.

Other support found in UM Learn

Support Documentation – Log in to UM Learn and click Support at the top of the page.

UM Learn offers several video tutorials, including: 

• UM Learn Navigational Tutorial – Instructor
• UM Learn Navigational Tutorial – Learner
• Video Tutorials

Log in to UM Learn > Support > left side bar > look for UM Learn Video Tutorials.

What are the technical requirements for UM Learn?

Your course (online or blended delivery) is offered through UM Learn and employs a number of different technologies that require a modern computer and internet access. Verify that you can meet these technical requirements prior to course registration:

• Access to UM Learn
• Computer with Windows 8, 10, or Mac OS 10.11+
• Latest version of either Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or Edge web browsers.
• JavaScript and cookies enabled.
• Run a system check to verify that your system is configured properly.
• Must be able to install and run Respondus LockDown Browser. Note: This should be downloaded directly from the course and not outside of UM Learn.
• Broadband internet access (minimum bandwidth of 512 Kbps)
• Student Connectivity Recommendations (PDF)
• Speakers or headphones.
• Microphone.
• Webcam
• Some courses require the use of a printer and scanner for assessments.

What do I do if my account is disabled?

If your account is disabled, you will need to follow the instructions on how to claim your UMNetID.
 

What do I do if my courses do not appear in the “My Courses” widget?

If you are not seeing a course that you expect to see in the My Courses widget in UM Learn, you will need to take the following steps:

 - Instructors:

1. Confirm with your department that  you have been listed as an "instructor" in  Aurora.

2. Contact the Service Desk (204-474-8600 or servicedesk@umanitoba.ca) to be added to your course in UM Learn.

- Students: 

1. Confirm that you are enrolled in the course in Aurora. 

2. Contact the Service Desk (204-474-8600 or servicedesk@umanitoba.ca) to be added to your course in UM Learn.

For more information or assistance with UM Learn and Webex, please call 204-474-8600, or email servicedesk@umanitoba.ca. If the technician is unable to answer your question, it will be forwarded on to the Learning Technologies team at the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning to be addressed.

For assistance in teaching remotely, please email thecentre@umanitoba.ca.