Maritime Information Initiative

Interactive Communications Serving our Auxiliary Forces in 2008 and beyond.

Maritime Information Initiative

Interactive Communications Serving our Auxiliary Forces in 2008 and beyond.

This presentation will demonstrate the steps to sign up and participate.

Visit:  https://www.chds.us/?special/info&pgm=Maritime

What is it?What is it?

• It’s hosted on Moodle– Moodle is an Open Source learning management system

(LMS) designed to host online course materials and collaborative activities. Moodle is an acronym for Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment - but at NPS/CHDS we use "moodle" as a noun, verb, adjective, etc.. any part of speech required when referring to the courseware website or the activity required to build a course.

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Huh?Huh?

• Basically it’s a way to share information.– From Diraux– In between members– On specific Issues– Within Units

• Lots of content is already there!

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No Really…What is it?No Really…What is it?

• It allows for:– Discussion Forums– Wiki’s (Collaborative pages)– Chat Rooms– Messaging– Blogs

• For more info on “HOW” see “Using Moodle” on https://www.chds.us/courses/

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Click here to start the account process.

How do I get there?How do I get there?https://www.chds.us/?special/info&pgm=Maritime

Fill out requested information and note that you are part of the Federal Government. Click complete near bottom when you are done.

Request your AccountRequest your Account

Account is confirmedAccount is confirmed

You will receive an email within minutes from Naval PG School with your email and new password. You can change your password once you are established within MII. Until then, simply copy and paste the password into the logon screen where the password is requested.

Account CreatedAccount Created

LoginLogin

LoginLogin

Your application for membership will have to be approved by the Commodore or DIRAUX.

This is where you will end up checking your MII program status.

Request MII accessRequest MII access

Approval can be as quick as a few minutes. If you hear nothing after 3 days give the Commodore or DIRAUX a call.

MII access will be confirmed

MII access will be confirmed

MII access Email Confirmation

MII access Email Confirmation

LoginLogin

LoginLogin

Finish the processFinish the process

Click to accessClick to access

Resource PageResource Page

Courses PageCourses Page

You are there!You are there!

You have arrived!

DIRAUX says: Welcome Aboard, Have Fun!

DIRAUX says: Welcome Aboard, Have Fun!

How do I get forum email?How do I get forum email?

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How do I get forum email?How do I get forum email?

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How do I adjust my settings?

How do I adjust my settings?

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How do I adjust my settings?

How do I adjust my settings?

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How do I adjust my settings?

How do I adjust my settings?

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Profile is where your blog is too

Profile is where your blog is too

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How do I add new “Topics”How do I add new “Topics”

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Ask DIRAUX, DIRAUX Staff or Steve Demaggio