September 23, 2024, by Laura Nicholson
Get Ready for the New Academic Year: Moodle 4.3 Resources and Drop-In Sessions
New Moodle 4.3 resources for staff and students
Following the recent upgrade to Moodle 4.3, the Learning Technology team has been hard at work updating and creating new resources to support both staff and students for the upcoming academic year.
We’ve developed a series of helpful guidance videos, including Introduction to Moodle for Students: Login and My Modules, Introduction to Moodle for Students: Personalise the Dashboard, Coursework Submissions with Turnitin Assignments, Coursework Submissions with Moodle Assignments, and ExamSys Introduction for Students. For staff, we’ve expanded our library to over 250 Workspace guidance pages covering everything from setting up modules, adding activities and resources, and the enrolment and management of students. Additionally, students can access tailored pages with a comprehensive FAQs, ensuring students have all the information they need.
Be sure to check out the Moodle 4.3: New Features guidance video, which offers a quick and valuable overview of the latest updates.
Student drop-ins
Starting the week of 30th September, the Learning Technology team will be hosting weekly drop-in sessions for students to ask any questions about Moodle. These sessions will take place across all campuses, providing an opportunity to share top tips and address any queries—ranging from general navigation to submission of assignments, exams, and accessibility options.
Below are the scheduled student drop-in sessions from October to December 2024:
| Mondays | 10:00 – 11:30am – Hallward Library (University Park) |
| Tuesdays | 10:00 – 11:30am – George Green Library (University Park) |
| Tuesdays | 2:30 – 4pm – Djanogly Learning Resource Centre (Jubilee Campus) |
| Thursdays | 10 – 11:30am – James Cameron-Gifford Library (Sutton Bonington) |
These will initially be held on a trial basis for the Autumn semester. If successful, they will continue for the Spring semester.
Staff drop-ins – in person and online
From September, all our staff drop-ins are back to running on their usual days and times. Whether you have a question or just want to explore Moodle, ExamSys, Mahara, Turnitin, or any other technology, join the Learning Technology team for guidance and support.
Arts
9-11.30am Monday and 1-3.30pm Wednesdays: Self Access Centre, Trent Building
12-1pm Tuesday: Monica Partridge Building E06
Engineering
1-3pm Wednesday and Thursday in person: Coates A10 (also online daily 1-3pm)
Science
11-12pm alternate Thursdays: Coates A10
Sutton Bonington, North Lab B floor 11-12 alternate Mondays
Medicine and Health Sciences
12-2pm Thursdays, E62 Medical School
Social Sciences
12-2pm Mondays: LASS South Entrance Atrium
12-2pm Thursdays: Business School South Atrium
Can’t make it in person? Come along to our digital drop-ins:
- Main Digital Drop-in: Monday to Friday, 8-4.30pm
- Engineering Digital Drop-in: Monday to Friday, 1-3pm
- Social Sciences Digital Drop-in: Monday to Friday, 12-2pm
- Arts Digital Drop-in: Tuesdays 12-2pm (term time only)
- Science Digital Drop-in: Alternate Thursdays 11-12pm
- MHS Digital Drop-in: Every Thursday 12-2pm
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