System check
Are you ready for Moodle? We recommend you perform a system check to test your browser and operating system for Moodle compatibility.
Moodle works best when viewed with the browser Firefox. Mac users should use the latest version of Safari.
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Tutorials
Check out the following video tutorials to help make the most of GCC’s technology tools:
What you need to know about Online Courses at GCC
- Orientation for Online Learning: https://youtu.be/fIpt3fBXQrQ?list=PLaXdpa7hHYZq8d9OGYMml7ZIqTZVC4SFI
- Comp Skills for Online Coursework I: https://youtu.be/My9sCt0oKww?list=PLaXdpa7hHYZopiRxcEEUnC_p7lmfCYMZt
- Comp Skills for Online Coursework II: https://youtu.be/5otoLLTuPEw?list=PLaXdpa7hHYZopiRxcEEUnC_p7lmfCYMZt
Moodle Specific
- How to Download Documents: https://youtu.be/cEtLBj52Kjk?list=PLaXdpa7hHYZq8d9OGYMml7ZIqTZVC4SFI
- How to Upload Documents: https://youtu.be/YJBafv-Isjk?list=PLaXdpa7hHYZq8d9OGYMml7ZIqTZVC4SFI
- How to Submit an Assignment: https://youtu.be/FY2NQ2jPxWg?list=PLaXdpa7hHYZq8d9OGYMml7ZIqTZVC4SFI
- How to Use Quickmail: https://youtu.be/Lk4uhJBzU7M?list=PLaXdpa7hHYZq8d9OGYMml7ZIqTZVC4SFI
- How to Take an Online Quiz: https://youtu.be/N_lMPwdMlFc?list=PLaXdpa7hHYZq8d9OGYMml7ZIqTZVC4SFI
PowerPoint
- PPT Overview: https://youtu.be/DQNjutoAIJo?list=PLaXdpa7hHYZopiRxcEEUnC_p7lmfCYMZt
- PPT Basics I: https://youtu.be/nz6LDt3blMM?list=PLaXdpa7hHYZopiRxcEEUnC_p7lmfCYMZt
- PPT Basics II: https://youtu.be/L1hd3TnVv5I?list=PLaXdpa7hHYZopiRxcEEUnC_p7lmfCYMZt
- PPT Getting Started I: https://youtu.be/wdu-jQRBXNw?list=PLaXdpa7hHYZopiRxcEEUnC_p7lmfCYMZt
- PPT Getting Started II: https://youtu.be/ry-QdIoEKYQ?list=PLaXdpa7hHYZopiRxcEEUnC_p7lmfCYMZt
Plugins, players & readers
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (allows you to read pdf files)
- Java (if you experience trouble with Moodle, go to this site to verify that you have the latest version of this free application)
- Quick Time (allows you to listen or view videos/audio files)
- RealPlayer – Free Version (allows you to listen or view videos/audio files created for QuickTime)
- OpenOffice (make certain you save your files as Microsoft documents, that is as .doc for Word documents; .ppt for PowerPoint presentations; and .xls for Excel documents)
- ZipGenius (compresses multiple files into a single file, “Zip” file, to save space)
Other links & resources
- Creative Commons (“Creative Commons is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to making it easier for people to share and build upon the work of others, consistent with the rules of copyright.”) creativecommons.org
- Vimeo (“Vimeo is a respectful community of creative people who are passionate about sharing the videos they make.”) vimeo.com
- Jing (“Add visuals to your online conversation.”) jingproject.com
- Wikimedia Commons [“… a media file repository making available public domain and freely-licensed educational media content (images, sound and video clips) to everyone.”] commons.wikimedia.org
- 20 Computer Terms To Know: 20 Computer Terms You Should Know – DailyWritingTips
- cNet Download (“Free software downloads and software reviews.” ) download.cnet.com
- Microsoft – Images: Clip Art and Photography (Royalty Free) office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/
- Merlot (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching) merlot.org
- UStream: Broadcast video LIVE to the world from a computer, mobile or iPhone in minutes, or watch thousands of shows from News to Entertainment to celebrities, 24/7 https://www.ustream.tv/
- Justin.TV: Watch live video and chat with friends. Create your own live broadcast channel. https://www.justin.tv/
- Huge List of Public Domain Sites: Brainy Betty