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Tutorials to Learn How to Use Moodle

Moodle is a course management system used by many colleges and universities around the world. It is called an "open source" software whereby many people contribute to its continued development. As a result of it's wide use, there are many different orientations available for you to view. The most in-depth online orientation is Student Introduction to Moodle by Humboldt State University. Here is a link to the Moodle.org Student Tutorial files, too.

LATTC Specific Tutorials:

Moodle Quick Reference Guide for Students
Orientation to Moodle at LATTC - includes self-quiz at end.
How to Edit Your Moodle Profile - MS Word document opens in a new window
How to Unblock Your Instructor's Messages - PDF file opens in a new window
Moodle Forums Tutorial - PDF file opens in a new window.
Moodle Quiz Tutorial - PDF file opens in a new window.
Mahara ePortfolio set-up

In addition, you can view the Flash Video orientations done Jan. 9, 2009 to a group of new online students or you can attend any of the orientations on campus listed below.

Flash Video - Part 1 - General overview of online Program
Flash Video - Part 2 - Moodle specifics
Flash Video - Part 3 - Campus email and Google Docs

Microsoft Digital Literacy Training - Free - Helps you increase your computer skills. This is done online. Requires DSL or similar internet connection plus speakers or headset. You can use computers in C-109 but bring your own headset.

Orientations - Both Optional and Required

Astronomy 1 In-Person Meetings for Summer 2010

Orientation: Monday, July 12 from 6-8 pm in K-422
Review for Final: Monday, August 16 from 6-7:30 pm in K-422
Final Exam: Friday, August 20 from 6-8 pm in room K-422

Optional In-Person Moodle Orientations for Fall 2010 - PPT

Tuesday, August 31, from 6-7:30 pm in TE-501
Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 6-7:30 pm in TE-501
Saturday, Sept. 11, from 9-11 am in TE-501
Saturday, Sept. 18, from 9-11 am in TE-501

Required In-Person Orientations for Online Math Classes

Math 105 - Wednesday, Sept. 1 from 3-5 pm in TE-410
Math 112, 115, 125 and 227 attend ONE of the following:
- Sat. August 28 from 10 am-Noon in TE-410
- Mon. August 30 from 3-5 pm in TE-410
- Tues. August 31 from 3-5 pm in TE-410

Optional Orientation for Sociology 1 Online - Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 12 noon to 2 pm in TE-323. Instructor will sign add permits at that time for any available spots in his class. You need to attend to be added to this class.

CAOT Online Course Orientations Required for Fall 2010