This document provides a checklist for completing induction tasks to prepare for a professional development workshop using an online learning platform called Moodle. The checklist includes downloading documents, using the calendar, viewing pop-up windows, locating assignments, using internal messaging, editing profiles, accessing discussion forums, and ensuring the proper screen resolution and software plugins are used. Technical information is provided on changing screen resolution for PCs and Macs, as well as links to download the necessary Flash plugin.

1. Workshop induction checklist
Guiding question:
• Am I prepared to start the professional development workshop?
This table has been prepared to provide you with a checklist of what you should
have done to prepare for the professional development modules.
Induction task: Completed?
Located and used the Resource Library
• downloaded a document
• viewed and printed a pdf document (an Adobe file)
Located and used the Calendar
Used the pop up windows
• read documents displayed (using pdf and/or Flash
software)
• printed documents in popup windows
Located an assignment in the workshop
• downloaded a document
• submitted an assignment
Used the internal workshop messaging
Edited my online profile including:
• uploaded a photo
• checked my email address
• changed (if required) the email digest to suit my needs
Located and used the general discussion forums
• read a message
• posted a message
Located and used the general voice discussion forum
• listened to a message
• posted a message

2. Using and understanding Moodle as a learning environment
During the Induction module you will also be introduced to the virtual learning
environment (VLE) provided by Moodle.
If you have problems with the Voice Board or podcast tool, then you may find it
helpful to go through the Wimba Voice Tools setup wizard. You can access this
on:
http://ibovoice.horizonwimba.com/ibovoice/login
(Follow the link on the right to do the setup wizard – this will ensure that your
computer is set up right for audio).

3. Some technical Information
Viewing the site
The site is best viewed at 1024 x 768 (or greater) screen resolution using Firefox,
Mozilla or Internet Explorer 6.0. Instructions on how to change the screen
resolution for PCs or Macs are given below.
Changing the screen resolution for PCs
To change the screen resolution for PCs, minimize any applications/programs
that are running, right-click with your mouse on the desktop and select
Properties. Select the Settings tab and move the Screen area bar either left or
right to achieve the appropriate resolution. Click Apply. A window will then pop
up with a message saying, “Windows will now apply your new desktop settings.
This will take a few seconds, during which time your screen may flicker”. Click
OK. When prompted if you would like to keep the new settings, click Yes. The
settings will then be applied. Click OK to close the window.
Changing the screen resolution for Macs
To change the screen resolution for Macs, either go to the Dock or click on the
Apple icon in the top left-hand corner. Select Systems preferences either from
the white box with a grey apple from the Dock, or from the drop-down menu.
From the Hardware option, select Displays then choose the appropriate
resolution. The screen resolution will then change immediately. Click the red
circle in the top left-hand corner to close the box.
Useful software:
Flash software
This online workshop uses Flash software. You must ensure that your browser
has Macromedia Flash 7 player installed. If you have on the checklist above
managed to view the sample scripts and other materials in popup windows, then
you have the appropriate software already installed.
Click here to install this free software for PCs and Macs.
Or cut and past in the following URLs:
PC
http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Versi
on=ShockwaveFlash&P5_Language=English
Mac
http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/alternates/#mac