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To help you navigate the Moodle LMS, we’ve put together a series of resources and support. If you don’t find an option that fits, feel free to reach out to itshelp@colgate.edu and we’ll work with you to find an approach that works best. Download a copy of the Moodle Support Menu & Training Paths<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Moodle Support Menu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the Moodle Support menu you will find options for workshops, self-paced resources and individual or group support sessions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workshops<\/a><\/strong>
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Getting to Know Moodle <\/strong>

This session covers core Moodle functions, such as course setup, making courses visible to students and adding activities and resources.<\/td>
What\u2019s new in Moodle 4.5 <\/strong>

Learn about the newest features available in Moodle 4.5 including updates to assignments, subsections and notifications.<\/td>
Tell Me About Moodle Activities & Resources <\/strong>

Take a deeper dive into the activities and resources available and look at forums, quizzes, 
assignments and others.
<\/td>		Plug-ins: Enhance your course with Hypothesis, Gradescope &  more<\/strong>

Learn about some of the tools connected to Moodle that can introduce new activities or streamline your grading workflow.
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Self-paced resources<\/strong>
\u2192<\/th>		Moodle Info @ Colgate<\/strong><\/a>

Online resource with instructions & FAQ. 
Keep an eye on the tips and updates page!

<\/td>		Activities & Resources  Moodle Course<\/strong><\/a>

Get a student\u2019s view of activities and resources. Check out the different forums, quiz questions and some activities you might not have used yet!
<\/td>		Start of Semester Course checklist<\/strong><\/a>

Open your course and walk through the start of semester course checklist to make sure you have the basics covered on your Moodle page in terms of content and layout.
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Tutorials<\/strong>
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If a video walkthrough fits your learning needs, take a look at our resources available on Moodle course design, features and upgrades. <\/td><\/tr>
Scheduled individual or group sessions
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<\/th>		Moodle 1:1 Course Consult<\/a><\/strong>

Walk through your course site with Moodle support staff. Bring a list of questions or just a topic you would like input on such as: 
Gradebook, Course Design,
Usability,  Accessibility.<\/td>
Department Drop-in Hours<\/strong>

Set up a time for a Moodle support staff to be available for faculty in your department to stop by with questions. 
<\/td>		Moodle Topic Review<\/strong>

Want to set up a video forum, quizzes or a Google assignment but feeling overwhelmed? Set up a time for a Moodle support staff to review with an individual, or small group how to use a specific Moodle feature.
<\/td>		New Moodle Course<\/strong>

Set up a meeting and we can walk a group or an individual through basic course setup and design.
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Reach out to itshelp@colgate.edu<\/a> or complete a Consultation Request<\/a> to schedule an individual or group session. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Moodle Training and Support Paths<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Looking for guidance on where to start with Moodle support? Choose one of our paths below, or pick and choose from the support menu above and create a path that suits you best!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moodle? LMS?

Consider me a newbie<\/em>
\u2192<\/th>		Join a session of \u201cGetting to Know Moodle\u201d for an overview of Moodle features and tools.<\/td>Pull out your syllabus, access the Faculty Quickstart Guide<\/a> online and begin to build your course site.<\/td>
Compile a list of questions as you build your course and set up a 1:1 consultation<\/a> to answer questions and review your course layout before classes begin.<\/td>		Complete a Start of Semester Course checklist<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>
I\u2019ve used Canvas\/ D2L \/Blackboard but…

Moodle looks different.<\/em>
\u2192<\/th>		Join a \u201cGetting to Know 
Moodle\u201d session for an overview of Moodle features and tools.
<\/td>		Enroll as a student in \u201cMoodle Activities & Resources\u201d<\/a> to see what Moodle features look like from a student\u2019s perspective. Be sure to check out the quiz with all question types.<\/td>Complete a Start of Semester Course checklist<\/a>.<\/td>Midterm or sooner, reach out to set up a 1:1 Gradebook consultation<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>
I\u2019ve used Moodle for my syllabi and readings.

Now I want to do more.<\/em>
\u2192<\/th>		Join an \u201cActivities and Resources\u201d session to learn about some of the Moodle features you might not be familiar with.<\/td>Enroll as a student in \u201cMoodle Activities & Resources\u201d<\/a> to see what Moodle features look like from a student\u2019s perspective. Be sure to check out the quiz with all question types.<\/td>Schedule an Accessibility consult<\/a> to see how your course can be made more digitally accessible.<\/td>Join a session of \u201cMoodle Plug-ins: Enhance with Hypothesis, Gradescope and more\u201d. <\/td><\/tr>

I\u2019m a confident Moodle user. 

I want to stay up to date on features and tools. <\/em>
\u2192<\/th>		Join a session of \u201cWhat\u2019s New in Moodle 4.5\u201d  to learn about the current Moodle upgrade.<\/td>Refresh your course with an Accessibility consult<\/a> to see how your course can be made more digitally accessible.<\/td>Join a session of \u201cMoodle Plug-ins: Enhance with Hypothesis, Gradescope and more\u201d. <\/td>NEW!<\/em> <\/strong>Schedule a course walkthrough<\/a> to gather student perspectives on the usability and accessibility of your course site.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Sandbox Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you would like a test area to learn and experiment with Moodle, contact ITSHelp@Colgate.edu to request a Moodle Sandbox. Sandbox courses have all of the same functionality as a typical academic course but without students enrolled. We can also provide fake students IDs, giving you the opportunity to login to a Sandbox course as a student for a realistic representation of the student experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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