Moodle guide for new students - Edinburgh Napier University
Moodle guide for new students - Edinburgh Napier University
Moodle guide for new students - Edinburgh Napier University
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MOODLE AND ONLINE LEARNING<br />
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR NEW STUDENTS<br />
<strong>Edinburgh</strong> <strong>Napier</strong> <strong>University</strong> is committed to providing greater student choice and flexibility in<br />
learning. Online access to tutors, materials and other educational resources can play a key role<br />
in increasing the learning opportunities available to <strong>students</strong> who are based on or off campus.<br />
To this end, the <strong>University</strong> is moving towards establishing a high quality online presence <strong>for</strong> all<br />
programmes and modules.<br />
The online support <strong>for</strong> a specific module will depend upon what is deemed appropriate by the<br />
programme or module leaders. They will explain the approach being taken and what they<br />
expect from you, in relation to the online element <strong>for</strong> their modules. It is very important that you<br />
understand what this involves and if you feel any of the requirements are unclear then check<br />
with the programme or module leader immediately.<br />
What is<br />
<strong>Moodle</strong>?<br />
How do I<br />
access<br />
<strong>Moodle</strong>?<br />
<strong>Moodle</strong> is the online environment we use at <strong>Edinburgh</strong> <strong>Napier</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>for</strong><br />
supporting learning, teaching and assessment. <strong>Moodle</strong> integrates a number of<br />
features including access to electronic resources, communication, assessment<br />
and collaborative tools.<br />
Once you have matriculated you will automatically be registered in the <strong>Moodle</strong><br />
system and enrolled on to the modules and programmes that use <strong>Moodle</strong>.<br />
<strong>Moodle</strong> can be accessed from any computer or mobile device with an internet<br />
connection using a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Safari or<br />
Mozilla Firefox.<br />
To access <strong>Moodle</strong>:<br />
What will I<br />
find in<br />
<strong>Moodle</strong>?<br />
1. Go to the Student Portal homepage: https://studentportal.napier.ac.uk/<br />
2. Click <strong>Moodle</strong>.<br />
3. Log in using your matriculation number and <strong>Edinburgh</strong> <strong>Napier</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
password.<br />
4. Your <strong>Moodle</strong> homepage will open.<br />
Your <strong>Moodle</strong> homepage provides access to your enrolled modules. Each<br />
module is accessed by clicking on its linked title within <strong>Moodle</strong>. Each module will<br />
typically provide links to various sections appropriate <strong>for</strong> supporting that module.<br />
All modules have a <strong>Moodle</strong> presence, and queries relating to the module<br />
content in <strong>Moodle</strong> are to be directed to the module leader.<br />
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Where<br />
can I find<br />
help with<br />
<strong>Moodle</strong>?<br />
The Student Help pages within <strong>Moodle</strong> provide advice on how to get the most out of<br />
<strong>Moodle</strong> including a section on how to get started and a comprehensive frequently<br />
asked questions section. To access the <strong>Moodle</strong> Student Help pages:<br />
1. From your <strong>Moodle</strong> homepage click on Student Help.<br />
2. The Help pages will open and you can browse the list of topics and<br />
frequently asked questions.<br />
If you are unable to log in to <strong>Moodle</strong> contact the IT Support Desk:<br />
Email: itsupport@napier.ac.uk<br />
Telephone: ext. 3000 or (0131) 455 3000<br />
Please note that <strong>for</strong> any email communication with the IT Support Desk you must use<br />
your <strong>University</strong> email account.<br />
If you are having problems viewing the correct modules in <strong>Moodle</strong> 48<br />
hours after matriculation, check that your module enrolments are correct. To check<br />
your module enrolments:<br />
Effective<br />
online<br />
studying<br />
1. Go to the Student Portal homepage: https://studentportal.napier.ac.uk/<br />
2. From the Services menu click Your Student Record.<br />
If the correct modules are not displayed then contact your School Office<br />
If the correct modules are displayed then contact the IT Support Desk<br />
Email: itsupport@napier.ac.uk<br />
Telephone: ext. 3000 or (0131) 455 3000<br />
Some of the advantages of <strong>Moodle</strong> to support your education at <strong>Edinburgh</strong> <strong>Napier</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> include:<br />
Increased access to important course and module in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
Additional learning support where materials and tools are available<br />
Undertake aspects of studying anytime, almost anyplace.<br />
To make the most effective of use this system:<br />
Ensure you know how <strong>Moodle</strong> is to be used within a specific module<br />
Exploit the opportunities provided (follow links to readings, participate in<br />
discussion, complete quizzes)<br />
See <strong>Moodle</strong> as additional support, not a failsafe to missing classes<br />
Don’t leave online work to last minute.<br />
The follow web links provide further online study skill tips:<br />
Tips <strong>for</strong> Learning Online, <strong>University</strong> of West Florida:<br />
http://onlinecampus.uwf.edu/class/learning.cfm<br />
The Successful Distance Learner, A short quiz with practical distance and online<br />
learning tips from the <strong>University</strong>’s Distance Learning pages:<br />
www.napier.ac.uk/distancelearning<br />
If you would like a useful <strong>guide</strong> to studying online, from awareness of technical issues<br />
to undertaking online group work, then you might try the following book:<br />
Online student skills and strategies handbook (2005) by Loyd Ganey, Frank Christ<br />
and Victor Hurt. Published by Longman. ISBN 0321316843.<br />
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