Getting the right browser setup and running is critical to your success with online coursework. Mozilla Firefox is the browser of choice and is at the top of our recommended list for Clark’s Moodle as it presents the fewest issues for our users. Firefox installs easily and comes setup for access to your online courses. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Clark’s online math courses have upgraded to the WIRIS Equation Editor for your use in forums in our Moodle joule. You’ll notice a yellow button in the forums text editor toolbar with a square root symbol on it. Clicking that button will bring up the WIRIS editor window where you can use the symbol and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
One of the keys to success with Moodle is being aware of your server activity and session timeout. Whenever you log in, Moodle starts a session for you and tracks your time. After three hours of no server activity, Moodle will automatically logout for you and close the idle session. Server activity would consist of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
On June 22, all student Moodle usernames were changed to match your username for the computer labs and student Gmail name (the part before @students.clark.edu). For example, if your student Gmail address is o.oswald2@students.clark.edu then your username would be o.oswald2 … To determine your username, use the Student Self Service utility on the Current Students […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
As you probably know, most online services at Clark now require an activated student Gmail account. Beginning Summer quarter 2011, all student Moodle accounts automatically have your student Gmail address entered by default and the email address field will no longer be changeable. This means you must activate your student email account in order to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
If you’ve recently registered for classes and are trying to login on Clark’s Moodle without success, the most likely reason is that you don’t have an account in Moodle yet. If the date for new account creation has passed (posted below), then it might help to know that it can take 12-24 business hours for […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
We’ve had some Smart Penguins with tablets and smartphones asking us about mobile apps for their courses in Moodle. There are a variety to choose from, but for our campus, a few seem to stand out from the others… So here’s your chance to try some out and of course, be sure to let us […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
2011 is a year of transition for many students, faculty, and staff as we move our online courses from Blackboard to Moodle Joule. There are some questions about what effect these changes will have and what the future looks like for the online student. As you can imagine, we are extremely busy with the migration, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This fall, beginning September 20th, a small number of students will be attending their online course in Moodle instead of Blackboard. Clark College eLearning will be piloting this new version of Moodle with extras, called Joule, which will be hosted by Moodlerooms. For those who are not using Moodle Joule, you will still see it […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Moodle uses pop-up windows as an essential part of its operation such as quiz windows, messages, download resources, and more. Therefore, it is important that pop-up windows be allowed for Moodle to function correctly. You can manage this by turning off the pop-up blocker in your browser and all pop-up blockers on any additional Yahoo, Google, or […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Getting the right browser setup and running is critical to your success with online coursework. Mozilla Firefox is the browser of choice and is at the top of the recommended list for Moodle as it presents the fewest issues for users. Firefox installs easily and comes setup for access to your online course. When Clark […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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