- Professional Learning uses the Moodle LMS as its course platform.
- A user tour launches the first time you log into your course to guide you in the use of Moodle.
- Our courses allow you and fellow learners to form a collaborative online learning community to share ideas and engage in learning together.
- Course content is presented in modular format that builds on concepts and includes resources, discussion forums and activities.
- Asynchronous learning allows you to participate in discussions, post and reply to messages, upload content and access multimedia as you are able.
- Synchronous learning such as chat, videoconferencing or virtual meetings are set and facilitated by the instructor.
- Regular and relevant participation and interaction with other learners and the instructor is an important element of the learning experience.
- Your instructor will provide guidelines and communicate deadlines for course work and assignments.
- You will receive a Welcome email just prior to the course start date.
- Access to Moodle is activated on the first day of class.
- Log into your Professional Learning account and click on the BLUE “Go to Moodle” button to begin your learning.
- You need a browser such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer, all of which are freely available.
- For web browser support, check:
- Firefox help: http://support.mozilla.org
- Chrome help: http://www.google.com/support/chrome/
- Internet Explorer help: http://support.microsoft.com/en-us/products/internet-explorer
- Microsoft Edge help: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/products/microsoft-edge
- Safari help: go to Safari > Preferences. The settings are located on the Security and Privacy tabs.
- For Moodle to function correctly, we recommended the following:
- Pop-ups are enabled
- Cookies are enabled
- Java is installed, up-to-date and enabled
- Replay the user tour as often as needed at any point during the course.
- Your instructor is your first level of support if you need any assistance with Moodle.
- We are available at raiseyouraq@edu.yorku.ca Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, if you need further assistance. All inquiries are responded to as quickly as possible.