Top Questions New Faculty Ask
Here are some of the most often asked questions by faculty, new and seasoned...
Why can't my students see my course in Moodle?
All new courses in Moodle are hidden from students by default. You can make your course(s) visible by following these instructions (opens in a new tab).
How can I get a class list and communicate with my students?
Follow the instructions on this page (opens in a new tab) to learn how to get a class list from Moodle.
You can find out how to contact your students through Moodle on this page (opens in a new tab).
How do I combine courses that have the same content?
In Moodle, there is a thing called Metacourses. This magical creature allows you to combine the Participants of multiple courses into one, so you can put all your course content into one place instead of having to duplicate it. Let's say you teach 5 sections of a lab (e.g. CHEM 1013 FA01 through FA05). We can help you create a Metacourse that combines these 5 sections into one (e.g. CHEM 1013 FA01-05). Or you have a course that has different codes for majors and non-majors (e.g. PSYC 1023 WI01 & PSYC 1123 WI01). We can create a Metacourse (e.g. PSYC 1023/1123 WI01). Even if you have some assignments or activities that are done at different times or on different days, it's usually easier to handle all of this in one place. There are ways of using groups and other tricks to simplify your life.
If this is something that tickles your fancy, please contact LTID (this link starts an email).
How do I set up my gradebook?
Setting up your gradebook(s) in Moodle can range from quite simple to very difficult, depending on your grading scheme. You can take a look at Moodle's Grader report documentation to get started. If you need assistance, please contact us at ltid@acadiau.ca.
How do I submit my final grades?
Final grades are not submitted through Moodle. You will need to follow these instructions found in the HUB.
How do I set up Teams for synchronous online sessions with my class?
Instructions for working with Microsoft Teams can be found here (opens a new tab).
How do I administer my Student Surveys at the end of the term?
Please consult with your academic department.