URSULINE CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING: OPEN LMS Moodle

GETTING STARTED 

This tutorial shows you how to log in to Open LMS Moodle.

 

TAKING ATTENDANCE IN MOODLE

Learn how to set up your attendance in Moodle.

 

EDIT YOUR COURSE SHELL

Learn the basics of how to edit your course shell.

 

ADD ZOOM SCHEDULED MEETINGS

When you need to change or add a Zoom Scheduled Meeting to your Moodle Course Shell, use this tutorial to show you how.

 

ADD A QUIZ TO OPEN LMS MOODLE SHELL 

Learn the basics of adding a quiz in Moodle.

 

GRADING ASSIGNMENTS IN VIEW ALL SUBMISSIONS

Learn how to grade an assignment in 'View All Submissions.'

 

SET UP ACCOMMODATION/OVERRIDES FOR QUIZZES IN OPEN LMS

Use this video to understand how to make accommodations for students in the quiz in Open LMS Moodle.

 

ADD A FORUM TO OPEN LMS MOODLE

Learn the basics of setting up a Forum in Moodle.

 

GRADEBOOK SETUP

Let this video guide you in setting up your gradebook.

 

REPORTS and LOGS

In the course shell, click on REPORTS to see the LOGS and COMPLETED ACTIVITIES.

 

COMMUNICATING WITH STUDENTS WITHIN MOODLE OR WITH QUICK MAIL

Sometimes it is easier to send an email from Outlook when communicating with your students. However, using the messaging within Moodle, or setting up announcements that will go to the email are the best practices. If you need to add an attachment, using the Quick Mail block will be the best practice.

 

TURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS IN MOODLE

If you or your students are receiving TOO MANY emails about changes made in your Open LMS Moodle Shell, you can adjust that. Watch this video to see how to turn off notifications or change them to be on the course shell only.

USE TURN IT IN IN MOODLE ASSIGNMENTS  

This tutorial shows you how to use the Turn It In tool to check against plagiarism, including AI.

 

USE TURN IT IN FOR FORUMS

Your can use Turn It In for the forums, as well.

 

USE TURN IT IN DRAFT COACH IN MS O365

If a student uses WORD in Microsoft Office 365, he/she can click on the ADD IN tab and search for DRAFT COACH. After accepting the terms of agreement, a Turn It In tab will be on WORD. The student can then choose how he/she wants the document checked. There are THREE possible checks.

Tutorial on using Draft Coach

 

AI CHECKER FOR TURN IT IN

This Turn IT IN help page explains why the AI Checker is not available at times.

https://help.turnitin.com/ai-writing-detection.htm

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AI WRITING DETECTION WITH TURN IT IN

Take a moment to understand why the TII is sometimes not detecting AI. There are a few rules that must be followed.

 

GUEST ACCESS TO YOUR COURSE SHELL

Use this tutorial to learn how to give the Administrative Tutor guest access to your course shell. The Tutor will not have access to the students nor their grades. They will only see the syllabus, the assignments, any videos or PowerPoints, and other important course information.

 

START HERE QUESTIONNAIRE

For online courses: If you log into your Open LMS Moodle course shell and are missing the START HERE QUESTIONNAIRE, this video will show you how to add it to your course.

Display this on the course shell:

"Students: In order to complete this course, you must complete this questionnaire."

Availability should be the first day of class. Do not set this ahead of the first day of class.

Response Option: Only Once

Content Option: Start Here Questionnaire (Then close the window for content option.)

Save and Display or return to course.