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The Learning Management
System (LMS) Moodle 2.3
Overview for students
February 2013
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The Learning Management System (Moodle 2.3)
When did this happen?
How do I access the LMS?
What do I need to be able to use the LMS?
The look and feel of the LMS
What can the LMS be used for?
What does the LMS look like?
Where can I obtain assistance with the LMS?
More Great News
Questions
Contents
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The Learning Management System (LMS) Moodle 2.3
La Trobe's Learning Management System is Moodle (version 2.3)




oodle
Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic
Learning Environment
The Universitys Learning Management System (LMS) will apply
to all subjects from Semester 1, 2013

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How do I access the LMS?
Step 1 At the University home page (www.latrobe.edu.au/) append the letters lms
www.latrobe.edu.au/lms takes you to the LMS page that has a link to the LMS
Login
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How do I access the LMS?
Step 2 Enter your Username and Password
Step 3 Select User Type: Students
Your Username and
Password are printed on your first
Statement of Account and are the
same as the Username and
Password for accessing your
University email account.
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A La Trobe University user name and password (printed on your Statement of Account)
One or more subjects in the LMS system
A computer with internet access
On campus, students can connect to the internet via the fixed workstations in
any computer laboratory, the Library and Study Hall. Students who have wireless enabled
laptops can connect from any of the wireless access points on the campus.
Off campus, students should connect to the internet via a subscription to an
Internet Service Provider.
A compatible web browser - browsers that are compatible with LMS (Moodle) are:
MS Internet Explorer 8 for PCs
Firefox 4 or later for Macs
Safari 5 or later for Macs
Google Chrome 11 or later
Opera 9 or later
What do I need to be able to use the LMS?
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The look and feel of the LMS
While the LMS (Moodle 2.3) subject sites will share a
similar look and feel to the previous version (Moodle
2) or other online systems you may have used, they
may not necessarily use all the same features.

The set up of each subject is at the lecturers
discretion and your lecturer may not use every
feature/tool in their subject.
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What can the LMS be used for?
Some typical uses of the LMS include being able to:
Access subject content
Communicate with your lecturer, tutor and other students
enrolled in the subject by discussion and chat
Complete online quizzes and self-assessment activities
Submit assignments
Prepare individual and group online presentations using a
wiki
Create a profile, and see who is in your subject and find out a
bit about them from their profiles
Conduct searches and use glossaries, and
View scheduled events using a subject calendar or upcoming
events block
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What does the LMS look like?
You can access your
subjects via
My LMS Subjects.
There are various navigation blocks:
Useful Links, Glossaries, Upcoming
Events, Online Users , Calendar, etc.
Your name will be
displayed here when
you login.
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What does the LMS look like?
There are also pull-down menu selections; for help with the LMS, IT support,
information regarding Copyright and other useful links.
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Where can I obtain assistance with the LMS?
ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE (for example if you have a question
about your subject or an assignment) you should contact
your lecturer or tutor.

Contact details for staff members is available from the
individual faculty web pages:

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/faculties

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Where can I obtain assistance with the LMS?
If you require further information or assistance accessing
or using the LMS, in the first instance check the
STUDENT LMS HELP PAGES

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/studentlmsinfo/

Information on this website includes:
Student Guides
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs); and
Online How to video tutorials
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For all other assistance, or if youre having difficulty with something in the
LMS, for instance if you're trying to upload an assignment, you can contact
STUDENT IT SUPPORT
Support available:
Monday to Thursday: 8.30am - 10pm (6pm Fridays)
Weekends: 12pm - 5pm
Closed on public and University holidays
Contact details:
T: +61 (0)3 9479 3694 / T: 1300 786 535
E: sits@latrobe.edu.au
Online Assistance Request Form
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/it/help/request-for-assistance



Where can I obtain assistance with the LMS?
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Handy features in the LMS
Drag and drop files directly from the desktop to an assignment drop
box
Profile photos on the LMS
(with the option of changing the photo and making it public)
All-in recording of lectures in appropriately equipped venues
Echo360 (replacing Lectopia)
LMS bridges to :
Blackboard Collaborate
PebblePad 3
TurnItIn
(making it easier to use these softwares & services from within the LMS)

Thank you
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