All content items added to the module content area are ‘Hidden from Students’ You will need to set items to ‘Visible to Students’ so that your students can see the content item. You can change this at any time and also use the Batch Edit feature to change visibility for multiple items. 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.

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The Period Code that refers to “when” the module is being taught. E.g. BJ1. (See box below for more info on Period Codes). As an instructor you will be able to perform the following actions to edit and adjust items in the content area. Release ConditionsOnce 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. Calendar– Gives you access to the module calendar. Any events added here are viewable to everyone on the module. Note: if you want to time release material, you should set the visibility to Visible to Students and then enter date restrictions. 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 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.

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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. Explore our courses, campus and facilities at one of our open days. We're here to help you get to know us better.The Assessments area includes the assessment tools Tests and Assignments. Participation and Engagement 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).

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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.When your module is set up the way you wish, you have an introductory announcement and some preliminary material (remember you can – and should – add new resources all through the year) then you must open your module to students before they can access it. There are three ways to open a module to students Module is Private/Open –From here we can set the availability of the module to be accessed by students. (see below)

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Once you have selected your items, go to the Edit Selection menu and select the required criteria; Edit dates, Edit visibility or Delete items. Performance –Availability is dependent upon performance on a marked item in the module such as a Test score. Announcements –Area to create and view all announcements for the module. See section ‘Adding Announcements’ below for further details. 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 Delete– permanently remove item. As students cannot see hidden items, you don’t really need to delete the item, especially if you think you may need it later on.

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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 Analytics –Primarily usage information and statistics about any tests you have setup in your module. The partnership between Teesside University and the Centre for Digital Trade and Innovation has successfully won investment to fund two projects to accelerate the digitalisation of UK and world trade.