So? What's New? How to find out what has happened since your last login

Each time you log into the classroom, the question on your mind is probably, "What's been posted since the last time I was here?" If you are like most students, you are concerned that you have overlooked something - something important!

One of the customizations we made to the Moodle environment is the highlighting the class names when there has been new activity since the last time you accessed the class. It will let you know that something new has happened before you even access the course.

Once you get into the classroom area, check the top block on the right-hand side of the screen. This block is called the "Recent Activity" block. It lists anything that has posted since you last logged in. If you want to get more information or search a different time frame, you can click on the "Full report of recent activity..." link. This allow you to search different time frames or look for specific events.

If you enjoy the discussions and want to make sure you are caught up with all the posts, scan the classroom for any unread message notices. To ensure that you see the notices, make sure that you have the Forum tracking option in your profile set to highlight new posts for you. You can set that option by clicking on your name, you should see it in the Online Users list. Then click on Edit Profile. Change the option for Forum tracking and click the Update Profile button.

Using these tools can help you stay on top of what's happening in your classroom each time you log in. If you have questions about the way they work, let me know!

Also post any suggestion you have that may help make it easier for you.

posted by Classroom Manager @ 11:07 AM