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Schools have been given the option to request that all content is transferred from 12-13 last year's modules into 13-14 the new modules as a starting point. For some Schools and module convenors (and for new modules), we understand that you will be starting from scratch OR brining (using the template from your School) OR bringing your own content into the module. If you have any questions please contact your local Moodle representative or learning-team-support@nottinghamtechnologies@nottingham.ac.uk
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Q. When will I see my modules for 13-14the new academic year?
The modules are being created now (July). As they created from June onwards. As they are created you will see the same ones as new versions of your last year's modules - if these are not correct, and you need to see other modules, you should contact the existing editing teacher of your new module to have yourself added (or if unavailable, your local Moodle representative or learning-team-support@nottinghamtechnologies@nottingham.ac.uk)
Q. What will a new module have in it?
This depends on your or your School's preference. If we have been asked, we will transfer content from 12-13 last year's modules to 13-14 the new modules. Otherwise the module will have just the theme School template and a few core blocks with instructions on how to transfer your content.
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Q. How do I get the existing content into the module so I can start setting up for 13-14the new term?
If we have been asked, we will transfer content from 12-13 modules to 13-14 moduleslast year to this year. Otherwise there is a simple import process which will transfer any or all material that you specify.
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If you have any questions please contact your local Moodle representative or learning-team-support@nottinghamtechnologies@nottingham.ac.uk
Q. I don't want to have to import my content - can't it be done automatically?
It is not possible to import content automatically - Moodle doesn't have this feature. However for a limited time each spring/summer the Learning Team are able to do this for you. Please contact your local Moodle representative or learning-team-support@nottingham.ac.uk
Q. What will happen to the 12-13 last year's module?
In autumn 2013 the mdoules Each autumn the modules will be recategorised as Archive and become "Read-only". You will still be able to import content form the 12-13 module but not be able to make changes.
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Q. What if I need access to a module I didn't have in 12-13last year?
You can easily be enrolled on your new module: please contact the existing editing teacher of the equivalent 12-13 module last year, who will have access to the new one, to have yourself added (or if this is not appropriate or it is a new module, your local Moodle representative or learning-team-support@nottinghamtechnologies@nottingham.ac.uk). See the page How to enrol a student (or fellow staff member) manually on your module
Q. What if I have a 13-14 a new module I'm no longer teaching?
You can easily "hand over" the module. Enrol the new module convenor / contributor on the module and they can then unenrol you. See the page How to enrol a student (or fellow staff member) manually on your module
Q. How will I see modules on my "My Home" page and Module Overview change?
In due course you will see a change to the On your My Home screen page, in the Module Overview. You , you will have one tab for current Current and ongoing (perpetual) modules and one tab for Archived modules (12-13 and previously). This give you rapid access to your current modules while also giving you access if required to your old modules.
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You will normally see the modules that you had an equivalent role on in 12-13last year. This may be adjusted by the School or Learning Technology Section.
If your modules are not correct, you should contact the existing editing teacher of your new module to have yourself added (or if unavailable, your local Moodle representative or learning-team-support@nottinghamtechnologies@nottingham.ac.uk) See the page How to enrol a student (or fellow staff member) manually on your module
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Content that students have contributed will NOT be imported into the new module. If you have, e .g., a database or a forum, then the structiure structure of the activity will be imported but without content - even if you have added content yourself.
It is possible to import some content from databases or glossaries in a separate step if you would like to use existing material as a starting point for the new module.
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