Moodle

What is Moodle?

What You Can Do on Moodle

Here’s a breakdown of what you can do on the platform:

Course Materials

• Download lecture slides, readings, videos, and additional resources.

• Access supplementary learning materials, such as practice problems or case studies.

Assignments & Projects

• Submit homework, essays, and reports directly on Moodle.

• Upload files in various formats (PDF, Word, ZIP, etc.).

• See submission deadlines, instructions, and sometimes receive feedback or grades.

Quizzes & Online Exams

• Complete graded or ungraded quizzes, self-tests, and full online exams.

• Some tests are time-limited or only available during certain periods.

 Announcements & Updates

• Receive course announcements, updates, or last-minute changes from your instructors.

• Stay informed about exam dates, room changes, or material uploads.

 Communication & Collaboration

• Participate in discussion forums with instructors and classmates.

• Some courses include group activities or peer reviews.

• Use the private messaging system (if enabled) to contact instructors or group members.

Calendar & Deadlines

• View all upcoming deadlines, events, and scheduled exams or submissions.

• Add Moodle calendar events to your personal digital calendar.

 Grades & Feedback

• Track your progress in the course.

• View grades and teacher comments for each task or exam.

Tips for Using Moodle Effectively

Stay Organized

• Log in regularly, especially at the start and end of each week.

• Check all your courses, even if some instructors don't use Moodle heavily.

Enable Notifications

• Turn on email and mobile notifications for assignment deadlines, announcements, and grades.

• This helps you avoid missing important updates.

Use the Calendar

• Sync the Moodle calendar with your phone or computer to stay on top of tasks and deadlines.

• Add personal study reminders.

Keep Backups

• Always save a copy of your submitted work and confirmation of submission.

• Use cloud storage like Google Drive or OneDrive.

Engage Actively

• Participate in forums or group tasks—they often contribute to your grade and help with understanding.

• Don’t hesitate to ask questions or clarify doubts through the platform.

Practice with Quizzes

• Use self-tests or sample quizzes to check your understanding before exams.

 Explore Extra Resources

• Some instructors upload bonus material like recorded lectures, tutorials, or links to further reading.
  
  

Access Details

• Website: moodle.jku.at

• Login with your JKU username and password (same as for KUSSS and MY JKU).

• Courses typically appear automatically once you’re registered via KUSSS or MY JKU. If not, ask your instructor for a manual enrolment link or enrollment key.