This document provides an induction training for accessing and using a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) called LIVEefc. It covers: 1. The three ways to access LIVEefc - from within college via Sharepoint/EFC Online, a staff pop-up page, or from outside college via a web address. 2. How to navigate to courses within the VLE once logged in. 3. An overview of the different options for adding content and resources within courses, including linking to files/websites, composing pages, and adding activities. 4. Instructions for adding ready-made lessons from the National Learning Network database using IMS Content Packages.

1. Date: July 2009 LIVEefcTraining Module Induction Training

3. Upload files;- Create links to websites and email addresses. - Learn to access the National Learning Network (NLN) database (resources developed nationally for education)

5. Induction Training 1 2 Click on Internet explorer icon and Sharepoint /EFC Online opens Click on Learn @ EFC (Moodle) Accessing Option 1: http://efc-online/default.aspx

6. Induction Training 1 From pop up page click Accessing Option 2: http://shareefc/

7. Induction Training Accessing Option 3, fromanywhere: http://learn.efc.ac.uk

8. Induction Training 1 2 3 Click on your Course OR “All courses” at the bottom of the Block. A view of all Moodle courses will open for you to choose from Click on your course

9. Induction Training 2 1 ...but when you turn editing on... The induction part of the course will look like this...

10. Induction Training ....it will look like this. The editing functions for things you've already added (I've ringed them) have appeared. They are: Hide/Reveal Edit Drag to move up/down Indent (Format) Delete

11. Induction Training 1 These are the drop down menus used for adding material. In this basic tutorial we'll look at the easiest to install and most useful activities: In this tutorial we'll learn how to link to a file or website Add a resource... Insert a label Add a lightbox gallery Compose a text page Compose a web page Display a directory Add an IMS Content Package Display a 3D molecule viewer Add an activity... Assignments Advanced uploading of files Online text Upload a single file Offline activity Chat Choice Database Feedback Forum Glossary Hot Potatoes Quiz Lesson Quiz SCORM/AICC Survey Wiki Workshop 1 Link to a file or web site

12. Induction Training Add a resource... Insert a label Add a lightbox gallery Compose a text page Compose a web page Display a directory Add an IMS Content Package Display a 3D molecule viewer 1 Clicking on "Link to a file or website" enables you to link to any webpage, or insert most kinds of file (videos up to 10Mb, word documents, scans, etc. 2 This is the window that opens... Link to a file or web site

13. Induction Training Give the resource a name that is clear to the students Always drop down and choose "new window",otherwise when the student closes the document, they close STC Live too. 1 2

14. Induction Training This done, you now have two options You can either Choose or upload a file… OR Create a link to a website 1

15. Induction Training For websites, delete “http://“ and cut and paste in the website's address(highlight, then Ctrl + C, then click here and Ctrl + V) in the Location box. 1

16. Induction Training If you want to upload a file you Click on “Choose or upload a file…” 1

17. Induction Training 1 5 4 Once uploaded, it will appear in your list. You then click “Choose" to put the file into the LIVE efc page Choose "browse" to find a filein your documents. 2 3 Once you have selected it, then "upload" it... When you have clicked on "choose or upload a file", a window opens with all the files for that course. Click on "upload a file" to add to the list...

18. Induction Training Don't forget: "New window". This takes you back to the page where you gave the file a name for LIVEefc. Scroll down and choose “Save and return to course"

19. Induction Training The new resource file or webpage will be the last thing on the list for that unit, but you can reorder the resources using the function

20. Induction Training a b This expands/ contracts all the units so that they are visible or alternatively, stacked (but it is not a change to the page, the same option is available to the students) These icons hide either whole units' contents (a) or individual files/sites (b) within a unit

21. Induction Training Module 2A: External Learning Resources Learn to access the National Learning Network (NLN) database (resources developed nationally for education)

22. Induction Training These are the drop down menus used for adding material. In this tutorial we'll look at an easy to install and useful activity: Adding an IMS Content Package Add a resource... Insert a label Add a lightbox gallery Compose a text page Compose a web page Link to a file or web site Display a directory Add an IMS Content Package Display a 3D molecule viewer Add an activity... Assignments Advanced uploading of files Online text Upload a single file Offline activity Chat Choice Database Feedback Forum Glossary Hot Potatoes Quiz Lesson Quiz SCORM/AICC Survey Wiki Workshop 1 1 Add an IMS Content Package

23. Induction Training Add a resource... Insert a label Add a lightbox gallery Compose a text page Compose a web page Link to a file or website Display a directory Add an IMS Content Package Display a 3D molecule viewer Clicking on "Add an IMS Content Package" enables you to insert a ready-made lesson from the National Learning Network site. 1 2 This is the window that opens... Add an IMS Content Package

24. Induction Training Give the resource a name which will be clear to students 1 2 Click on “Browse repository" (see next page)

25. Induction Training 1 This is the window that opens... click on "nln-materials -new", and the window below opens. 2 Click on your area...

26. Induction Training ...and you will see the list of resources available. Click "Preview" to see the resource.

27. Induction Training Click “Start” to view the lesson (make sure your PC has the volume up) If you've seen enough and you want the lesson, click “Choose"

28. Induction Training If you decide you don't want this lesson, click “Back" to browse again Click on another section of the lesson to jump ahead

29. Induction Training 1 2 4 2 If you click “Choose”, you get back to this page, and the resource link is entered here Click “Save and return to course" Don't forget to change this to “New window" You can add a short description of the resource here.

30. Induction Training Ask for your ILT Champion/eMentorto arrange to have your students e-enrolled on the LIVEefc course, and you are ready to start using the page for support material such as activities in lessons or for homework, for student socialisation, as a revision archive and more...

31. Conclusion We hope you have enjoyed this training session. Please could you now complete our online evaluation for the Induction Training? Many thanks! If you have any queries or need further guidance, please contact us on livesupport@efc.ac.uk Remember we are here to answer your queries and help you get started …