Linkrs Overview
A linkr is the homebase for a network of classes and groups overseen by an institution, an association, an organization or a learning community. As a Social LMS, our mission is to provide a platform that lets learning communities of all sizes, shapes, and structures thrive by enabling social, collaborative, and active interactions.
Administrators of a linkr can add Classes for Higher Education, Adult Education and Professional Development, add Groups for Communities of Practice and informal learning, they can share News, Conversations, Files and Resources, and collaboration opportunities with their members.
How to get a linkr?
To get a linkr for your institution, association, organization or learning network, simply fill out this form and tell us about you and your goals. We’ll ask a couple of questions and will invite you to a short demo of the product that will be tailored to your needs.
What about the cost?
While linkrs are a paying feature, the mission of our company is not to maximize profits but to foster learning around the world. In that spirit, we are willing, under certain circumstances, to reduce the cost of linkrs to what our clients and partners can afford, so that in turn they can achieve their goals.
If you’d like to know more, then please fill out this form and tell us more about you and your mission.
In this article, you will learn:
- The features of a Linkr
- How to add Members to a linkr
- How to remove Members from a linkr
- How to add Co-Administrators to a linkr
Features of a linkr
Your linkr:
A private, branded homebase for your institution, association, organization or any kind of learning community or network. As an administrator of your linkr, you will easily be able to manage your platform, engage your members, and grow your learning community.
Classes:
Classes are the ideal learning space for the delivery of curriculum for Higher Education, Adult Education and Professional Development. As a Social LMS, Linkr’s Classes are content-driven and foster active, not passive, learning. Classes revolve around member’s conversations, publications and profiles and are designed to foster engagement and collaboration. (Learn more about Classes)
Groups:
As a Social LMS, Linkr provides multiple paths to learning and organizational growth. Groups enable participants to engage in collaborative, informal, meaningful learning experiences in various contexts (eg, Communities of Practice, Alumni, thematic discussions. (Learn more about Groups)
News:
As an Administrator of a linkr, you can publish and share News with your learners, members and participants, to keep them in the loop about new classes and groups as well as engage them with important or interesting stories. (Learn more about News)
Conversations:
Conversations are the ideal place for linkr Administrators to make announcements, foster engaging discussions, and much more! (Learn more about Conversations)
Resources:
In the Resources tab, Administrators of a linkr can share documents and files, videos and more. (Learn more about Resources)
How to add Members to a linkr
Adding new Members to a linkr is very easy! As an Administrator, you can go to the Members tab of that linkr and click on the + Add Member button:
A window will appear with the option to copy the direct invitation link to your linkr that you will be able to share with these potential members (there is also a handy QR code in case you would be in a live session).
Once users have clicked on this link, they will be invited to create a linkr account and to ask for access to your linkr.
Once they have requested access, you will get an email notification asking you to accept or refuse the members and the Members tab will show a bubble with the number of members that requested access:
To grant them access, simply go to the Members tab, click on the three-dots menu at the top right of the User card, and Accept or Refuse them:
Once you made your choice, the users will receive an email notification to inform them that they have been granted or refused access to your linkr.
How to remove Members from a linkr
Removing Members from a linkr is very easy! Administrators of a linkr can go to the Members tab of their linkr and click on the three-dots menu at the top right of the User card they would like to remove, then select “Delete”:
How to add Co-Administrators to a linkr
Adding new Co-Administrators to a linkr is very easy! First, invite them to the linkr!
Then, as an Administrator of your linkr, simply go to the Members tab of your linkr and click on the three-dots menu at the top right of the User card you would like to remove, then select “Convert into Administrator”: