Student FAQs
Below is a collection of questions that the TLC and Helpdesk have frequently received.
How do I switch my role to student so that I can see the course as they see it?question
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Where can I access items previously in the Administration block?
Settings, reports, users, etc. previously found in the Administration block to the left side of your course in Moodle 3 can be navigated to through various methods:
Click the Course Management (gear) icon in the top right corner of your course.
Click the Course Management button on the left side of your course.Turn on editing and the traditional Administration block displays on the right side of your course.
What happened to QuickMail?
Quickmail was no longer working correctly. Please use the alternatives suggested in the Communicating with your Students...article.
What do I do if someI students tell me that they could notcan't access themy course?
Send studentsSee the Moodle Quick Resources for Students viafor the course News & Announcements forum and they will get the instructions in their email.instructions.
How do I open my course to students?
Set the course to Show instead of Hide in the Edit Course Settings area - see Make Course Visible to Students.
