Overview
When you update an AICC file from Resources and apply that update to a course lecture using the Update course file option, some learners may have already started the earlier version of that lecture before the update was applied.
In this case, it is helpful to know which version learners will access the next time they launch the lecture and how their progress is handled.
Scenario
You have an AICC file stored in Resources and used as a lecture within a course. After learners have already started the lecture, you update the file in Resources and use the course file update option to apply the updated AICC package to the course lecture.
You may want to confirm whether learners who are already in progress will continue from their previous attempt or access the updated AICC content.
What to Expect
When an AICC lecture is updated through Resources and then applied to the course, learners will launch the updated version of the AICC content going forward.
Learners who had already started the previous version will be directed to the updated AICC package the next time they access the lecture. Since the updated package is treated as the current version of the content, learners will start the updated AICC content from the beginning.
This helps ensure that learners access the most current version of the training content after the update has been applied.
Recommended Guidance
Before updating an AICC lecture that learners have already started, consider the timing of the update and how it may affect the learning experience.
If learners are actively completing the lecture, you may want to:
- Apply the update before assigning the course to a new group of learners.
- Communicate that an updated version of the content is available.
- Let learners know they will start the updated AICC content from the beginning the next time they access the lecture.
- Review completion reporting after the update to confirm learners are progressing as expected.
Suggested Approach
If the update is minor and learners are already in progress, you may choose to wait until the current learner group has completed the lecture before applying the updated file.
If the update is important for compliance, accuracy, or current training requirements, you can apply the update and advise learners that they will access the updated version the next time they launch the lecture.
Key Takeaway
When you update an AICC lecture from Resources and apply it to a course, learners will be directed to the updated content. Learners who had already started the previous version will begin the updated AICC content from the start the next time they access the lecture.
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