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The academic year runs from 1st August to 31st July. Therefore, the period code is defined as A for August, B for September, C for October, and so on. The number following the two letters denotes the number of academic years that the module spans over. So, for example, a module with period code CJ1 starts in October and finishes the following May, whereas a module with period code BC2 starts in September and finishes in October the following year (i.e. it’s 13 months long). Note: if you want to time release material, you should set the visibility to Visible to Students and then enter date restrictions. The module end date in the format MMYY. This is specified when the module is created in the Support Module Database. E.g. 0715 is current until the end of July 2015. Once you content items are ready you will need to consider the announcements you will add to the module. Announcements can be a vital part of communicating with students. Announcements can be saved and posted at a later date.

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Calendar– Gives you access to the module calendar. This will show you any scheduled events your tutor may have arranged, as well as any assignments/tests that are due. Analytics –Primarily usage information and statistics about any tests you have setup in your module. Once you have selected your items, go to the Edit Selection menu and select the required criteria; Edit dates, Edit visibility or Delete items.

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All modules in the VLE have a module name followed by a module code. There are different types of modules that get created in the VLE; ones that come out of SITS (the University Student Records system) and have SITS codes and ones that come from the Support Module Database which have an SPT code. Explore our courses, campus and facilities at one of our open days. We're here to help you get to know us better. Student Preview –The student preview link is located to the right of the course tools links. Enter student preview mode from here to perform many actions as a student including view content items, submit assessments and post discussion board responses. Data collected from the student preview can be deleted. Adding Content To Your Module Filters can be applied to display modules based upon your enrollment status for example ‘Modules I teach’ and the status of the module for example ‘Private courses’. The Period Code that refers to “when” the module is being taught. E.g. BJ1. (See box below for more info on Period Codes).

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OneDrive– You can connect your OneDrive account to the module. This then allows you to use content stored here in the module – for example, in Discussion Boards or assignments. Course Tools Most modules will have content located in the main part of the screen – the Module Content. This will vary from module to module, but you should see some standard elements.

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Announcements –Area to create and view all announcements for the module. See section ‘Adding Announcements’ below for further details. The Assessments area includes the assessment tools Tests and Assignments. Participation and Engagement Content can be added in this area by using the Create Item menu shown below, which give access to a variety of items, tools, and resources. The first time you login to the system you get a welcome overlay screen informing you of several new features, including the Base Navigation Menu. Calendar– Gives you access to the module calendar. Any events added here are viewable to everyone on the module.