Section: 1. Learning online: Course overview | Ako Ipurangi: Learning Online

Section: 1. Learning online: Course overview | Ako Ipurangi: Learning Online | NorthNet

Ako Ipurangi: Learning Online

Kia ora koutou, and welcome to Ako Ipurangi: Learning Online
- Working through the topics of this guide will give you a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know about using Moodle and learning successfully online.
  
  How to use this course:
  
  While you can work through the units of this course in sequence, we suggest using it more as a reference resource:
  
  Start below with Learning Online: Course Overview to find out what information is included and where.
  
  Go to Learner Portal, your student homepage (instructions in Topic 2: Where do I start?), and have a look around. Start with 'Library', 'Moodle' and 'Office 365'.
  
  As soon as you have a question about any aspect of the Learner Portal or online learning, return to this course and see if you can find an answer.
  
  Follow the instructions step-by-step. Most aspects of online learning are definitely best learnt by having a go yourself.
- Finding your way around Moodle
  A short tutorial on finding your way around your courses.
- The Moodle Dashboard
  A short introduction to the Moodle Dashboard, and how to access your course.
- Class Zoom Room External tool

1. Learning online: Course overview

Course content:

Working through the topics of this guide in order will give you a comprehensive overview of everything you need to learn successfully online.

Alternatively, you can click the names of the topics below to go directly to them.

Topic	Contents
1. Learning online: course overview	This is the topic you are reading now.
2. Getting started	Accessing My NorthTec, your student homepage Accessing this course What computer hardware and software you need to learn online How to access Moodle on a mobile device
3. Online learning essentials	Logging in to NorthNet, your online learning platform Accessing your online courses Finding your way around NorthNet Accessing and installing Office365 Using Zoom to join online classes Using the NorthTec library Submitting assignments
4. Communicating effectively online	How to use a variety of tools to communicate with your tutor and peers Some important guidelines for online communication
5. Strategies for success	Preparing for and planning online study Essential study skills Completing assignments Referencing and plagiarism Exams
6. Further information and support	Go here if you have any issues or questions that aren’t addressed in this guide.

How to use this course:

While you can work through the units of this course in sequence making notes as you go, we suggest using it more as a reference resource:

1. Start by having a look through the units so that you have an outline understanding of what information is included and where. Don't worry about making notes or retaining any specific information at this stage.

2. Go to My NorthTec, your student homepage (instructions in Topic 2: Where do I start?), and have a look around. Start with 'Library', 'NorthNet' and 'Office 365'.

3. As soon as you have a question about any aspect of My NorthTec or online learning, return to this course and see if you can find an answer. Rather than read passively or take notes, follow the instructions step-by-step. Most aspects of online learning are definitely best learnt by having a go yourself.

To begin, click on Topic 2 'Getting started' to see its contents.