The Illinois Online Network uses the Moodle course management system. Yet, we hope the MVCR program does not "teach Moodle" any more than we "teach BlackBoard" or Angel, or Desire2Learn or any other CMS. ION provides a tutorial on the use of Moodle. You WILL be expected to be able to function with basics of the Moodle CMS before beginning your first MVCR course.
To access the Moodle tutorial you must first be registered for a course. About one week prior to the beginning of the MVCR term you will also be added to the MVCR Orientation course, which includes Moodle Tutorial information. If you already have an account, you can follow the link below to go to our Moodle Server. For beginners, you can start with our Pointer and Clicker article on Moodle.
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The handicaps in place that can disadvantage those with a disability from attending a face-to-face classroom, can often be overcome with an online course. Many programs exist to help make the use of a computer more rewarding and accessible. Several accessible Web Browsers are linked within ION Resources. In addition ION has an entire resource section on accessibility within which you can find articles, tools, and tips for making your Web experience more accessible to all.
Accessibility Resources
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Most Web educational experience will require the use of several additional browser plug-ins. The following links will take you to some of the most commonly used tools, including those used within the MVCR program. For those in the MVCR program, you are required to have antivirus software on your computer. Moodle accounts that post viruses (even unintentionally) are suspended until the student involved contacts the MVCR offices. Students at many institutions may have the ability to download and install one of these programs for free from your institution. You will also need Adobe Acrobat for several readings, a multimedia player such as Windows Media Player, and the Shockwave (Flash) Player.
| The MINIMUM Software Requirements: |
Any word processing program capable of saving files in RTF (Rich Text Format). |
Web Browser - Best if it complies with WWW standards (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera) |
Your course may require special (free) plug-ins to access Streaming Media, PDF files, or other web components. If this is the case, you will learn more about these special requirements during your Course Orientation. |
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Software Links
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Since MVCR courses are entirely online, participants are expected to have at least an elementary knowledge of their microcomputer operating system and basic knowledge of software and tools such as a word processor, e-mail, an Internet browser, and search engines.
| The MINIMUM Technical Requirements for MVCR courses are the following: |
| Access to a device with the ability to browse the World Wide Web |
| Internet access for a minimum of 10 hrs/week recommended (per course) |
| An E-mail account |
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"A large part of what has me really jazzed about this online course we're doing is that it has me rethinking HOW I teach in both f2f and online settings."
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