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STUDENTS GUIDE

HOW�TO�MOODLE

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Code�of�Practice

On�most�training�programmes�we�negotiate�ground�rules�with�participants.�We�would�like�to�take�this�concept�a�stage�further�and�adopt�a�code�of�practice�which�fi�ts�in�with�the�basis�&�values,�anti-oppressive�practice�and�a�person�centred�approach�to�training�and�staff�development.�

Respecting�the�unique�worth�of�every�person�

We�believe�that�regardless�of�organisational�status�each�and�every�individual�should�be�equally�valued.�

We�welcome�the�contributions�and�respect�the�wealth�of�experience�that�all�participants�attending�training�courses�will�bring�with�them.�

We�acknowledge�that�some�organisational�procedures�are�not�open�to�debate,�but�that�on�occasions�it�is�helpful�to�critically�examine�issues�or�practice�to�assist�in�our�learning.�

We�consider�that�valuable�methods�of�learning�involve�discussion,�listening�and�constructive�challenge.�

Encouraging�people�to�fulfi�l�their�potential�

We�support�this�value�unreservedly�and�aim�to�make�relevant�training�available�to�all�nationally.�We�fully�endorse�the�general�secretary’s�statement�on�“preventing�discrimination�on�the�grounds�of�sex/gender,�age,�marital�status,�race,�sexual�orientation,�religion�or�belief�and�disability.”�

All�training�courses�should�refl�ect�an�anti-oppressive�approach�to�practice.�We�aim�to�assist�in�developing�an�understanding�of�how�and�why�oppression�occurs�and�how�it�impacts�on�certain�groups.�

In�the�learning�environment�we�believe�it�to�be�important�to�discourage�adversary�positions�or�competition.�We�aim�to�work�cooperatively�and�to�promote�an�atmosphere�of�mutual�trust�and�support,�sharing,�listening�and�affi�rmative�behaviour.�

Working�with�change�

We�acknowledge�that�learning�involves�change�and�that�change�is�not�easy,�but�possible.

We�owe�it�to�our�members�to�constantly�review�and�improve�our�practice.�

Training�and�staff�development�is�sometimes�used�appropriately�as�an�agent�for�change�in�an�organisation.�It�is�not�the�sole�agent�but�is�part�of�a�planned�process.�At�times�staff�members�are�expected�to�attend�training�as�a�means�of�the�organisation�achieving�its�

Learning�Contract

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strategy�in�certain�areas.�It�is�our�hope�and�expectation�that�people�attend�courses�with�an�open�mind�and�a�positive�attitude�to�the�training�being�offered.�

Exercising�responsible�stewardship�

Training�and�staff�development�is�a�resource�in�which�Unite�invests.�We�wish�to�provide�an�effi�cient�and�effective�service�which�meets�organisational�targets�and�matches�training�needs�identifi�ed�and�prioritised�through�negotiation�with�the�relevant�partners.�

We�need�the�cooperation�of�all�to�use�the�training�resources�with�responsible�stewardship:�1.�To�make�full�use�of�courses�in�a�planned�and�effective�way.�2.�To�assist�in�the�process�of�evaluation�by�completing�application�and�evaluation�forms.�

Behaviour,�language�etc.�

In�working�to�the�basis�&�values,�we�acknowledge�that�both�participants�and�trainers�share�the�responsibility�to�challenge�any�negative�stereotyping�language,�or�disparaging�comments�which�are�oppressive�towards�any�group.�

We�aim�to�promote�safe�learning�environments�for�all�and�recognise�the�need�to�be�able�to�explore�diffi�cult�and�sensitive�areas.�We�also�aim�to�create�an�atmosphere�conducive�to�exchanging�ideas,�exploring�concepts,�constructively�criticising�practice�and�identifying�good�practice.�

Confi�dentiality

At�the�beginning�of�courses,�trainers�often�negotiate�the�issue�of�confi�dentiality�as�a�ground�rule.�This�is�a�complicated�issue�and�we�feel�it�is�only�right�for�us�to�be�clear�on�this�point.�Our�stance�is:�

1.�Course�participants�have�a�right�and�a�responsibility�to�choose�what�information�they�wish�to�share�with�both�the�trainer�and�colleagues.�

2.�It�is�to�be�expected�that�participants�and�trainers�will�perhaps�want�to�share�their�experience�of�training�with�other�people,�e.g.�Friends,�family,�and�other�colleagues,�but�it�is�incumbent�upon�participants�not�to�share�personal�information�about�other�individuals�which�has�obviously�been�given�in�confi�dence�and�where�individuals�can�be�identifi�ed.�

3.�Sometimes�issues�come�to�the�attention�of�the�trainer�which�cause�serious�concern�for�the�safety�and�well-being�of�other�staff�or�service�users.�In�such�cases,�the�trainer�may�wish�to�discuss�the�matter�further�with�the�individual�concerned�and�decide�if�the�issue�needs�to�be�pursued�further.

We will strive for an inclusive and courteous service which should be refl ected throughout training and staff development activity. The preceding pages are intended to offer a clear statement of the expectations we have of both ourselves and course participants and any trainer who contributes to the Region. We also welcome any feedback on the way in which the work of the Education Department lives up to its own Code of Practice.

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There�are�a�number�of�key�safety�tips�when�working�with�a�PC,�the�most�important�is�to�take�regular�breaks�away�from�your�screen.�If�you�are�a�regular�computer�user,�the�chances�are�once�you�sit�down�you�do�not�take�a�break�until�you�have�completed�your�task.�Ideally�you�should�take�a�break�at�least�every�hour.�This�does�not�mean�stopping�work�on�your�letter�or�spreadsheet�to�take�a�look�at�the�internet.�Stand�up�stretch�off�and�relax�your�eyes.�Take�a�few�moments�away�before�returning�to�your�work.

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Working�Safely

How�Do�You�Measure�Up?

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Moodle�is�a�course�management�system�(CMS)�-�a�free,�Open�Source�software�package�designed�using�sound�pedagogical�principles,�to�help�educators�create�effective�online�learning�communities.�You�can�download�and�use�it�on�any�computer�you�have�handy�(including�webhosts),�yet�it�can�scale�from�a�single-teacher�site�to�a�University�with�200,000�students.�This�site�itself�is�created�using�Moodle,�so�check�out�the�Moodle�Demonstration�Courses�or�read�the�latest�Moodle�Buzz1.�

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Getting�started

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Before�you�can�get�registered�you�will�need�to�have�the�following�information�ready.

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1.�Welcome�to�moodle�view�at�http://moodle.org�on�14/07/08

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