The course home page is the main page of any Moodle course. It's where the topic or week sections are displayed, along with key course information. Resources and activities are located within the sections.
From Term 1, 2023, Moodle Enhance is being progressively implemented into course home pages to improve the student experience of Moodle by offering:
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A modern, appealing look and feel.
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Improved navigation, including the dashboard, course home pages and their contents.
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Consistent presentation of key course information on all course home pages, like course outline and assessment information.
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Easy access to academic and technical support contact details.
Course resources and activities
The course content (resources and activities) in the topics or weeks can look quite different from course to course—it is up to your teacher to decide on the format and content.
What's the difference between a resource and an activity?
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A resource is any type of non-interactive digital content that your teacher has added to your Moodle course.
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An activity is an item of interactive content created by your teacher using one of the Moodle tools (e.g. assignment, chat session).
Resources and activities will be grouped and displayed in different ways, depending on the course.
Using Collaborate Ultra on Moodle
Collaborate Ultra is a virtual classroom tool where you can join live sessions, interact with your instructor and classmates, and watch recordings of previous sessions.
How to Access Collaborate Ultra on Moodle
1. Find Collaborate Ultra in Your Course
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Log in to Moodle and navigate to your course.
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Look for the Collaborate Ultra link. It might be under a section like "Live Sessions" or "Online Classes."
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Click the link to open the Collaborate Ultra page.
Joining a Live Session
1. Locate the Session
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On the Collaborate Ultra page, you'll see a list of available sessions.
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Find the session you want to join. Sessions might have names like “online lecture day 1”
2. Join the Session
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Click on the session name or the Join Session button.
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If prompted, allow access to your microphone and camera so you can participate.
Key Tools in Collaborate Ultra
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Microphone & Camera: Use these to speak and share video. You can turn them on/off using the controls at the bottom of the screen.
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Raise Hand: Click the hand icon if you want to ask a question or contribute to the discussion.
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Chat: Use the chat panel to type messages. You can send public messages or private messages to your instructor.
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Whiteboard & Content Sharing: Your instructor may share a whiteboard, slides, or other content. Follow along on your screen.
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Breakout Rooms: If assigned to a breakout room, click "Join" to collaborate with your group.
Troubleshooting During the Session
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Audio/Video Issues: Click the "Settings" icon (gear icon) to check your audio and video setup.
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Connection Issues: Refresh your browser or try switching to another browser like Chrome or Firefox.
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Still Having Trouble? Let your instructor know via chat or email.
Watching Session Recordings
1. Locate Recordings
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Go back to the Collaborate Ultra page on Moodle.
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Click the Menu Icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.
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Select Recordings from the menu.
2. Watch a Recording
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Find the recording you want to view. Sessions are typically labeled by date or topic.
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Click on the recording to start watching.
Tips for a Great Experience
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Use Chrome or Firefox: These browsers work best with Collaborate Ultra.
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Have a Stable Internet Connection: A good connection prevents lags and audio/video issues.
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Be Prepared: Join the session a few minutes early to test your mic, camera, and internet.