Using Moodle

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How do we communicate with you?mmusocialcare.wordpress.com

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How do we communicate with you?http://www.facebook.com/pages/BA-Hons-Social-Care/

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How do we communicate with you?Twitter @mmusocialcare

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How do we communicate with you?

• Blog• Facebook• Twitter• The Level 4 Noticeboard• Moodle

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Moodle

The New MMU Virtual Learning Environment

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What is Moodle?

• Technically it’s a virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

• To support student learning in a variety of ways• Web-based - access it from anywhere• Secure – MMU user ID & password

What is it used for?

• Accessing information• Reviewing, reflecting and discussing information• Testing your understanding• Submitting your work• Receiving your marks• Interacting with other students

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Why use a VLE?

• Freedom from constraints:– Time– Place

• Easy access via web Browser (avoid Chrome)• Allows Flexibility in learning• Supports Collaboration• Supports Innovation

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Getting startedLogin via MMU Student Portal

http://my.mmu.ac.uk or the link on http://www.mmu.ac.uk

Or Directlyhttps://moodle/mmu.ac.uk

• Use your University ID (8 digit number) and password

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List of Unit Areas – when you first login

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Layout of a Unit Area – 3 columns

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General Section Repeating

Content Section

Blocks

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Navigation

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Breadcrumb trail for navigation

Quick Links menu for

navigation

Course Menuoptional

Expand/Collapse icons

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Important Facilities

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Announcements

GradeBook

Content Links

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Getting Support on using Moodle

Guides and Podcasts  The Moodle interface and navigationWhat is Moodle and how do I access it?Viewing and Editing a Moodle User ProfileSubmitting Assignments using MoodleSubmitting Turnitin Assignments using MoodleAnnouncements and Discussion ForumsUsing the Moodle Chat toolChat

http://www.elearning.mmu.ac.uk/moodle_student/student_guides/index.php

and in Student Resource Area on MoodleMoodle Induction

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Getting Support on problems with Moodle

• Can’t login – contact ITS on 0161 247 4646 (x4646) or [email protected]

• Correct Units don’t appear in Moodle - contact SIP • Problems opening files - see page 14 of “Logging In

and Navigating around Moodle” guide.

For further info see the having Problems link on http://www.elearning.mmu.ac.uk

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