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Introduction to Moodle

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

Navigating around Moodle

The first page is My Homethe Dashboard. Your Module Overviewoverview is split between the Current Modules tab for the current academic year 17-18 and ongoing modules, and Previous Archived Modules tab for previous years' modules that you have studied.earlier modules. We recommend using this page for accessing your modules: it’s easy to return to this page via the “house” icon (top left).  You can use Customise this page to drag and drop your modules into the order you prefer. 

TOP TIP!  We recommend using the My Home Dashboard page for accessing your modules: it’s easy to return to (use any of the My Home Dashboard links, see screenshot below).

Don’t worry if only core modules appear – optional modules will appear after you have completed the module entry form, handed it in, and the School has had time to update your records. Once it has been processed.  Once you have made your module choices and your School has added themthey have been added to your record, they will appear in your Moodle record list on the next working day.

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 Timetable are linked from the top navigation bar.

 

The module page

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Read emails!

Each module has its own 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 or Moodle Assignment.  The left and right columns contain blocks, which contain display other useful information such as links to reading lists, RSS feeds, Library and Studying Effectively resourcesSchool news and events. (The exact number and combination of blocks varies by module.) An Another example is the Module Resources Upcoming events block which links to the Module catalogue description of your module and the online reading list if it exists.).  You can calendar. The calendar/Upcoming events on your Dashboard shows events for all modules: you can add your own events to your calendar, export calendar information and subscribe (and synchronise with other devices) via iCAL. Note that the Moodle calendar normally does not automatically include all your timetable information. The Timetable link is on the top bar

 

Read emails!

Moodle  Moodle sends out emails to your University address only and this cannot be changed.  Depending on your personal profile settings, mails from Moodle may arrive individually 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: 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, Other, Spam and Junk folders!)

Announcements can also be read in the Latest News block in your module.

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