This document provides an overview of how to use Moodle, the virtual learning environment (VLE) software. It outlines how to access Moodle both on and off campus, edit personal profiles, access and edit course areas, upload and link files, display directories, download files, and use forums. Instructions are given for common Moodle tasks like uploading files, linking resources, and editing user profiles. The purpose is to train staff on the basic features and functionality of Moodle.

1. VLE Training
Train 2 Gain - Staff Development
http://www.moodle.org/ ~ Moodle.

2. Moodle
An acronym for
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Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning
Environment,
(originally the M stood for “Martin“ the developer).
Software used to host the colleges VLE
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3. Purpose of the session
How & where to access the VLE
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Edit/update personal profiles
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Accessing a course area
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Edit a course area
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Understanding the file & folder structure
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Zipping & Uploading Files & Folders
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Linking to Files, website
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Displaying a Directory (folder)
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Downloading files
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Forums
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4. Accessing the VLE
Campus access –
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from the link on Internet explorer toolbar.
Off Campus –
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using the following URL
http://vle.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/

5. Logging in to your account

6. Editing your personal profile
Guide
(Editing Your User Profile)

7. Accessing a course area
Divided up into Areas of Learning, Admin and Support areas.

8. Accessing a course area
Courses, at times require an enrolment key, the displayed page is
shown below, the key is set by the tutor.
When you have entered a course without an enrolment key it will ask
you if you want to enrol on this course.

9. Editing the course area

10. Editing features
Move (left, right, up & down
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Update
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Delete
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Hide / unhide
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Groups
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11. Uploading Files & Folders
Guide
(Uploading Files & Folders)

12. Linking to a file or website
Guide
(Linking to a file or website)

13. Display a directory
Guide
(Display a directory)

14. Downloading Files
Downloading files, will enable you to access the resources links
more efficiently, offers better printing options and is available for
you to reference later.
Options for saving a file:-
Select the required document, select the Save option and then
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the location/folder to store it in.
Right click the required document, select Save Target As…
4.
and then the location/folder to store it in.

15. A developed course area

16. Forums

17. Questions?