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New training arrangements during the Coronavirus Crisis

CamSIS is Cambridge’s system for handling student information, records and transactions, from initial contact and application all the way through to graduation.

While classroom sessions are currently suspended, we can instead offer online training sessions, including Introduction to CamSIS and CamSIS Search.

Please email camsistraining@admin.cam.ac.uk if you'd like to arrange a session.

• Supporting documentation

CamSIS Training in Moodle https://www.vle.cam.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=167312

Introduction to CamSIS https://www.vle.cam.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=138371

Moodle, as the University’s designated Virtual Learning Environment, plays a central role in supporting teaching and learning across the institution.

A core principle guiding the University’s implementation of Moodle is the delegation of administrative control. The platform is utilised by a wide range of Faculties, Departments, Colleges, and administrative offices, each possessing specialised knowledge and distinct operational requirements. Devolved control ensures that each institution is able to manage the courses it develops, as well as their placement within the overall course structure.

Consequently, every institution should appoint at least one Moodle Coordinator (with two recommended). Moodle Coordinators oversee all courses within their assigned Faculty, Department, or College category. They have full administrative privileges for these courses, including creating new courses, editing existing content, and assigning teaching roles. Coordinators also serve as the first point of support, providing guidance and assistance to users within their area.

This training course is intended for current Coordinators and those preparing to take on the role. Participants will gain practical experience in creating subcategories and courses, enrolling user cohorts, and performing course backup and restoration procedures.

Are you new to the University and haven’t experienced creating a Moodle course before? Or maybe you are looking for a quick refresher? This short course is designed to provide all the information needed on how to build a basic Moodle course, as well as how to navigate a Moodle course, showing off some of the core features that Moodle has to offer and will cover the following areas:

• Settings and Structure
• Resources and Activities
• Participants and Groups
• Key Moodle Contacts