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Introduction to Moodle

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Log into Moodle using your usual University username and password. http://moodle.nottingham.ac.uk

Navigating around Moodle

The first page is My Home. Your Module Overview is split between the Current Modules tab for the current academic year and ongoing modules, and Previous Modules tab for previous years' modules that you have studied.

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Some modules allow you to self-enrol – so you can look before you decide. You may not see all of the modules you expect to see immediately – please do not panic.  Lecturers will make modules visible to you when they have finished preparing the module. Check with friends on the same course.

Library Search, Studying Effectively resources, HELP, Accessibility controls and timetable are linked from the top navigation bar.

The module page

Each module has its own area.  online space. (There may also be spaces for courses, programmes or associated classes.) All resources and activities for your module are linked from the centre column. Assignments may be submitted online via Turnitin.  The left and right columns contain blocks, which contain other useful information such as links to timetable & reading lists, RSS feeds, Library and Studying Effectively resources. (the The exact number and combination of blocks varies by module.) . An example is the Upcoming events Module Resources block which links to the calendarModule catalogue description of your module and the online reading list if it exists.).  You can export calendar information and subscribe (and synchronise with other devices) via iCAL. Note that the Moodle calendar may normally does not automatically include all your timetable information - don't forget to check!

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Below the calendar are options to export the calendar or get the calendar URL. More details are available in Syncing your calendar with Moodle Calendar

. The Timetable link is on the top bar

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Read emails!

Moodle sends out emails to your University address only and this cannot be changed. By default emails Depending on your personal profile settings, mails from Moodle may arrive once daily with all messages (including important Announcements) from all your modules compiled into a digest with the subject:  Moodle.Nottingham Forum Digestindividually or as a once-a-day Digest. The Digest is called “Moodle.Nottingham Forum Digest”. If you prefer, you can change your profile settings to receive separate emails or Digests (see the Help website for how to do this).

TOP TIP: Please check your email regularly and read Moodle.Nottingham Forum Digest carefully!: It is important you do read these emails as they can contain important information about your module, which may not be sent elsewhere. (Check your Clutter folder!)

Announcements can also be read in the Latest News block in your module. If you prefer, you can change your profile settings to receive a separate email every time Moodle sends you one (see the Help website for how to do this).

Where to get more information

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