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STUDENTS GUIDE
HOW�TO�MOODLE
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Code�of�Practice
On�most�training�programmes�we�negotiate�ground�rules�with�participants.�We�would�like�to�take�this�concept�a�stage�further�and�adopt�a�code�of�practice�which�fi�ts�in�with�the�basis�&�values,�anti-oppressive�practice�and�a�person�centred�approach�to�training�and�staff�development.�
Respecting�the�unique�worth�of�every�person�
We�believe�that�regardless�of�organisational�status�each�and�every�individual�should�be�equally�valued.�
We�welcome�the�contributions�and�respect�the�wealth�of�experience�that�all�participants�attending�training�courses�will�bring�with�them.�
We�acknowledge�that�some�organisational�procedures�are�not�open�to�debate,�but�that�on�occasions�it�is�helpful�to�critically�examine�issues�or�practice�to�assist�in�our�learning.�
We�consider�that�valuable�methods�of�learning�involve�discussion,�listening�and�constructive�challenge.�
Encouraging�people�to�fulfi�l�their�potential�
We�support�this�value�unreservedly�and�aim�to�make�relevant�training�available�to�all�nationally.�We�fully�endorse�the�general�secretary’s�statement�on�“preventing�discrimination�on�the�grounds�of�sex/gender,�age,�marital�status,�race,�sexual�orientation,�religion�or�belief�and�disability.”�
All�training�courses�should�refl�ect�an�anti-oppressive�approach�to�practice.�We�aim�to�assist�in�developing�an�understanding�of�how�and�why�oppression�occurs�and�how�it�impacts�on�certain�groups.�
In�the�learning�environment�we�believe�it�to�be�important�to�discourage�adversary�positions�or�competition.�We�aim�to�work�cooperatively�and�to�promote�an�atmosphere�of�mutual�trust�and�support,�sharing,�listening�and�affi�rmative�behaviour.�
Working�with�change�
We�acknowledge�that�learning�involves�change�and�that�change�is�not�easy,�but�possible.
We�owe�it�to�our�members�to�constantly�review�and�improve�our�practice.�
Training�and�staff�development�is�sometimes�used�appropriately�as�an�agent�for�change�in�an�organisation.�It�is�not�the�sole�agent�but�is�part�of�a�planned�process.�At�times�staff�members�are�expected�to�attend�training�as�a�means�of�the�organisation�achieving�its�
Learning�Contract
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strategy�in�certain�areas.�It�is�our�hope�and�expectation�that�people�attend�courses�with�an�open�mind�and�a�positive�attitude�to�the�training�being�offered.�
Exercising�responsible�stewardship�
Training�and�staff�development�is�a�resource�in�which�Unite�invests.�We�wish�to�provide�an�effi�cient�and�effective�service�which�meets�organisational�targets�and�matches�training�needs�identifi�ed�and�prioritised�through�negotiation�with�the�relevant�partners.�
We�need�the�cooperation�of�all�to�use�the�training�resources�with�responsible�stewardship:�1.�To�make�full�use�of�courses�in�a�planned�and�effective�way.�2.�To�assist�in�the�process�of�evaluation�by�completing�application�and�evaluation�forms.�
Behaviour,�language�etc.�
In�working�to�the�basis�&�values,�we�acknowledge�that�both�participants�and�trainers�share�the�responsibility�to�challenge�any�negative�stereotyping�language,�or�disparaging�comments�which�are�oppressive�towards�any�group.�
We�aim�to�promote�safe�learning�environments�for�all�and�recognise�the�need�to�be�able�to�explore�diffi�cult�and�sensitive�areas.�We�also�aim�to�create�an�atmosphere�conducive�to�exchanging�ideas,�exploring�concepts,�constructively�criticising�practice�and�identifying�good�practice.�
Confi�dentiality
At�the�beginning�of�courses,�trainers�often�negotiate�the�issue�of�confi�dentiality�as�a�ground�rule.�This�is�a�complicated�issue�and�we�feel�it�is�only�right�for�us�to�be�clear�on�this�point.�Our�stance�is:�
1.�Course�participants�have�a�right�and�a�responsibility�to�choose�what�information�they�wish�to�share�with�both�the�trainer�and�colleagues.�
2.�It�is�to�be�expected�that�participants�and�trainers�will�perhaps�want�to�share�their�experience�of�training�with�other�people,�e.g.�Friends,�family,�and�other�colleagues,�but�it�is�incumbent�upon�participants�not�to�share�personal�information�about�other�individuals�which�has�obviously�been�given�in�confi�dence�and�where�individuals�can�be�identifi�ed.�
3.�Sometimes�issues�come�to�the�attention�of�the�trainer�which�cause�serious�concern�for�the�safety�and�well-being�of�other�staff�or�service�users.�In�such�cases,�the�trainer�may�wish�to�discuss�the�matter�further�with�the�individual�concerned�and�decide�if�the�issue�needs�to�be�pursued�further.
We will strive for an inclusive and courteous service which should be refl ected throughout training and staff development activity. The preceding pages are intended to offer a clear statement of the expectations we have of both ourselves and course participants and any trainer who contributes to the Region. We also welcome any feedback on the way in which the work of the Education Department lives up to its own Code of Practice.
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There�are�a�number�of�key�safety�tips�when�working�with�a�PC,�the�most�important�is�to�take�regular�breaks�away�from�your�screen.�If�you�are�a�regular�computer�user,�the�chances�are�once�you�sit�down�you�do�not�take�a�break�until�you�have�completed�your�task.�Ideally�you�should�take�a�break�at�least�every�hour.�This�does�not�mean�stopping�work�on�your�letter�or�spreadsheet�to�take�a�look�at�the�internet.�Stand�up�stretch�off�and�relax�your�eyes.�Take�a�few�moments�away�before�returning�to�your�work.
It�is�also�very�important�to�sit�correctly�and�have�your�workstation�set�up�to�be�as�comfortable�as�possible.�Below�is�a�picture�that�gives�some�guidance�how�to�do�this.
Working�Safely
How�Do�You�Measure�Up?
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Moodle�is�a�course�management�system�(CMS)�-�a�free,�Open�Source�software�package�designed�using�sound�pedagogical�principles,�to�help�educators�create�effective�online�learning�communities.�You�can�download�and�use�it�on�any�computer�you�have�handy�(including�webhosts),�yet�it�can�scale�from�a�single-teacher�site�to�a�University�with�200,000�students.�This�site�itself�is�created�using�Moodle,�so�check�out�the�Moodle�Demonstration�Courses�or�read�the�latest�Moodle�Buzz1.�
As�a�trade�union,�Unite�has�developed�its�own�Moodle�virtual�learning�environment.�It�can�be�found�at�http://www.learnwithunite.org�the�site�offers�both�online�learning�and�activist�support�areas.�This�course�is�designed�to�introduce�you�to�the�site,�some�of�its�common�features,�and�get�you�registered�to�areas�that�are�of�interest�to�you.
Getting�started
On�visiting�the�site�for�the�fi�rst�time�you�will�see�the�view�on�the�following�page.�To�the�top�right�of�the�page�you�will�see�the�login�box�marked�(1).�It�asks�for�a�username�and�password.�Below�this�are�two�further�options,�‘Create�new�account’�and�‘Lost�password’.
You�will�need�to�create�a�new�account,�if�you�are�new�to�computing�or�would�like�to�watch�a�step�by�step�demonstration�simply�click�the�‘How�to�register’�marked�(2.)�below�the�picture�at�the�centre�of�the�page.�This�opens�a�fl�ash�guide�to�getting�registered.
Before�you�can�get�registered�you�will�need�to�have�the�following�information�ready.
Username:�-�you�choose�this�yourself�usually�we�ask�users�to�use�their�fi�rst�initial�and�surname.
For�Example:�-�jsmith�(all�in�lowercase)
Password:�-�you�choose�this�yourself,�pick�something�you�can�remember�but�is�not�too�easy�for�others�to�crack.�Remember�if�you�forget�your�password�you�can�use�the�‘forgotten�password’�link�below�the�login�boxes.
Email:�-�You�will�need�a�valid�email�address�to�open�an�account�on�www.learnwithunite.org
First�name:�-�Speaks�for�itself
Surname:�-�Speaks�for�itself
Town:�-�This�is�the�name�of�the�town�or�city�in�which�you�live.
Country:�-�Select�you�country�from�the�drop�down�list.
What�is�Moodle?
1.�Welcome�to�moodle�view�at�http://moodle.org�on�14/07/08
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When�you�click�the,�create�new�account’�link�the�following�page�opens.
Complete�each�box�in�turn,�then�click�the�‘create�my�new�account�button.
An�email�will�be�sent�to�you�automatically,�simply�click�the�link�in�the�email�to�come�back�to�the�site�and�create�your�account.
Once�you�complete�this�phase�your�account�at�www.learnwithunite.org�is�live�and�you�can�access�the�site�proper.
Creating�a�New�Account
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Once�you�login�using�your�username�and�password�you�will�see�that�to�the�right�where�the�login�box�was,�there�is�now�a�box�called�‘my�courses’.�At�the�moment�this�is�blank�as�you�have�not�joined�any�of�the�course�areas.
Scroll�down�the�page�until�you�fi�nd�the�following�area.
The�‘How�to�Moodle’�course�is�in�the�‘Online�learning�programmes’�section�of�the�site.�Click�this�now.
Accessing�Your�Course
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The�fi�rst�course�in�this�area�is�the�‘How�to�Moodle’�course�which�we�will�be�using�throughout�this�online�study�programme.
Click�‘How�to�Moodle’
You�will�only�need�to�enrol�on�the�course�once,�each�time�you�return�to�the�site�in�future,�you�can�simply�click�on�the�‘How�to�Moodle’�course�that�appears�in�the�‘My�courses’�box�at�the�top�right�of�the�front�page.
Your�Course�Starts�Here
Now�that�you�are�registered,�and�have�navigated�to�the�course�page�you�are�ready�to�start�your�learning.�Your�course�page�is�highlighted�on�the�next�page.�There�are�three�main�areas�to�the�page.�Down�the�left�and�right�sides�are�areas�called�blocks.�Each�block�carries�specifi�c�information�and�can�be�moved�from�side�to�side�or�up�and�down�by�your�tutor�when�they�create�the�course.�The�most�important�block�is�the�calendar.�The�calendar�will�tell�you�what�is�going�on,�if�an�assignment�is�due,�if�a�chat�session�is�scheduled�or�if�there�are�other�course�deadlines�to�be�kept.
As�a�user�you�can�also�set�reminders�in�the�calendar�for�yourself.�Simply�click�the�date�at�the�top�of�the�calendar,�on�the�page�that�opens�select�the�“New�event”�button�that�you�can�fi�nd�at�the�top�right�of�the�screen.�This�allows�you�to�create�your�own�user�entries.
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Another�much�used�and�useful�block�is�the�RSS�news�feed.�These�blocks�give�you�automatically�up�to�date�information�on�a�variety�of�subjects.�Many�of�the�areas�in�learnwithunite.org�use�these�feeds.
They�can�link�you�to�news,�jobs,�entertainment�and�a�variety�of�other�sources�of�information.�Each�area�will�have�feeds�relevant�to�its�content.
To�access�the�information�shown�on�the�feed�simply�click�the�article�that�interests�you.�This�will�automatically�re-direct�you�to�the�site�the�information�is�coming�from.
The�centre�of�the�page�contains�the�main�learning�area.�As�you�can�see�this�is�broken�down�into�a�number�of�modules�or�topics,�each�with�a�title�and�materials�below.�All�online�learning�programmes�in�learnwithunite.org�follow�this�format.�Each�module�is�attempted�in�turn�and�each�subject�or�activity�in�that�module�or�topic�should�be�completed�in�order.
The�support�and�resource�areas�also�follow�this�modular�or�topic�layout,�however�you�can�access�the�resources�in�any�order,�you�can�also�access�only�those�items�you�need.
We�will�now�look�at�some�common�features�of�many�on�the�learnwithunite.org�areas.
News�Feeds
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The�forum�is�a�very�useful�activity�for�all�kinds�of�Moodle�uses,�it�can�be�used�to�share�ideas,�resources�or�answer�questions�posed�by�a�tutor�or�others.�It�can�also�be�so�much�more.�Used�as�part�of�an�online�learning�experience�it�can�be�used�to�create�debate�even�when�all�users�are�not�online�at�the�same�time.�A�forum�can�be�set�to�email�all�users�each�time�a�post�is�made�or�they�can�select�to�only�receive�one�mail�a�day.
As�you�can�see�all�the�posts�to�a�forum�appear�when�you�click�the�link�from�the�main�page.�The�forum�above�has�a�number�of�posts,�to�read�these�you�simply�click�the�text�to�the�left�below�“discussions”.�You�then�enter�that�particular�discussion.�Alternatively�if�you�want�to�start�your�own�discussion,�by�clicking�the�“add�a�new�discussion�topic”�and�following�the�on�screen�prompts.
Forums
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As�you�can�see�the�full�post�is�displayed�when�you�enter�it.�The�post�may�also�contain��an�attachment.�If�you�click�on�the�attachment�you�can�download�it�directly�to�your�PC.�This�is�a�fantastic�way�of�sharing�resources�with�other�activists.��You�can�also�click�the�“reply”�option�at�the�bottom�of�the�post�to�add�your�own�comments.
When�adding�a�comment�or�your�own�new�discussion�the�screen�is�the�same.�There�are�a�number�of�areas�to�complete.
Subject:�-�Keep�this�relevant�to�the�discussion�this�will�help�others�understand�what�you�are�requesting�or�trying�to�say.
Message:�-�This�is�your�opportunity�to�fully�describe�your�point�of�view�or�request�to�other�users.
Attachment:�-�If�you�have�resources�to�share�you�can�attach�it�you�your�post.�Simply�click�the�“browse”�button�and�locate�your�fi�le.
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On�the�learnwithunite.org�Moodle�site�we�have�two�chat�options,�the�fi�rst�is�a�standard�chat�room.�This�chat�room�allows�users�to�take�part�in�online�chat�similar�to�MSN�and�other�such�chat�areas.�It�needs�other�students�to�be�online�at�the�same�time�and�may�need�the�tutor�to�schedule�chat�sessions�as�part�of�the�course.
The�chat�room�allows�you�to�talk�instantly�to�other�activists�who�are�in�the�same�area�you�are�in.�If�they�enter�the�chat�room�you�can�share�ideas�and�discussions.�Unfortunatly�a�limitation�of�the�chatroom�is�that�you�are�unable�to�share�fi�les.�If�you�would�like�to�do�this�with�someone�you�are�talking�to�in�the�chatroom,�you�would�need�to�post�it�to�the�forum.
On�entering�the�chat�link� �you�will�see�the�following�view.�As�you�can�see�you�see�the�title�of�the�chat�area�and�a�description�of�its�use.�Remember�the�chat�areas�and�forums�are�moderated�and�monitored.�Ensure�you�only�use�language�that�is�appropriate�and�non�offensive.
To�enter�the�chat�room,�simply�click�the�link.�If�the�chat�room�fails�to�open�you�may�be�missing�the�necessary�software,�don’t�panic�simply�click�the�second�(version�without�frames�and�JavaScript)�option.
On�entering�the�chat�room�you�will�see�this�screen,�down�the�right�you�can�see�who�is�in�the�chat�room,�down�the�rest�of�the�page�is�the�chat.�Each�comment��shows�who�made�it�and�the�time,�this�way�you�can�track�your�conversations�and�add�to�others.
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