OpenStax Tutor Features and Functions

The video tutorial introduces OpenStax Tutor, a research-based courseware platform. It covers the login process, available courses, and preview features. The tutorial also explains help tools, main navigation, assignment creation, grading templates, student view, and enrollment options. It concludes with a recommendation to explore additional resources and videos for more in-depth information.

What is the primary purpose of OpenStax Tutor?

• To replace traditional classroom teaching

• To offer private tutoring services

• To sell educational materials

• To provide peer-reviewed and openly licensed content

How can you access the help tools in OpenStax Tutor?

• By clicking on the help menu

• By contacting customer support

• By sending an email to the support team

• By visiting the OpenStax website

What can you do in the 'Browse the Book' view?

• Chat with other students

• Access video tutorials

• Submit assignments

• Highlight and take notes

What is the purpose of grading templates in OpenStax Tutor?

• To set global policies for assignments

• To create new courses

• To communicate with students

• To manage student enrollments

How can you view a course as a student in OpenStax Tutor?

• By contacting the course administrator

• By creating a new student account

• By logging out and logging back in as a student

• By clicking on 'View as Student' from any course

What is the benefit of the performance forecast feature?

• It provides a visual overview of class performance

• It predicts future exam questions

• It generates automatic grades for students

• It offers personalized tutoring sessions

What is one way to enroll students in a course?

• By sending invitations via social media

• By enrolling them manually one by one

• By providing direct links by section

• By using a third-party enrollment service

What must you decide before students start enrolling?

• Whether to use direct links or integrate with an LMS

• The course grading policy

• The number of students allowed in the course

• The course start date

Which learning management systems can OpenStax Tutor integrate with?

• Google Classroom, Edmodo, Schoology

• Khan Academy, Coursera, Udemy

• Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack

• Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, D2L

What should you do if you want to change the course time zone?

• Contact technical support

• Recreate the course

• Go to course settings

• Log out and log back in