Template content checklist
This document outlines the standard content which the Cascade project concluded every course support VLE might want to include. This represents a full list of pre-provided content which course teams can choose from.
Note
1. This is structured in blocks as supported by Moodle but this can easily be translated into the structure of other VLEs.
2. Some links require Oxford single sign on to access or relate to Oxford specific systems, these have been left in to suggest where you might want to link to equivalent information or systems at your institution.
Welcome
Welcome message
News/announcements forum – all messages in this forum are automatically emailed to all staff and students
Common room forum– forum for students to chat to each other about non course related topics
Discussion bin forum - forum hidden from students where any offensive message that need to be removed can be placed for future reference
Technical Guidance
Brief overview of Moodle
How to complete your profile
How to use discussion forums
Online etiquette
Virtual private networks
Technical help
Online support site – note all content for sections above available at: http://onlinesupport.conted.ox.ac.uk/
General course information
Schedule of teaching sessions
Course staff
Useful telephone numbers and contacts
General reading List
Programme specification
Policy and guidelines for students
Information booklet for Undergraduate/Postgraduate Study
Module/term information
Note repeat this section for each module or term
Preparation - Any material required before the face-to-face session may be placed in this section, e.g. practical information regarding locations and times, pedagogical matters such as reading lists.
Materials from residential - Links to lecture materials may be placed here, e.g. general summary, PowerPoint slides, podcast, reading list
Follow up - Any follow up activities, assignments or suggested reading may be inserted here.
Tutorials and Assignments
Tutorials
Assignments – including markers and deadlines
Assignment submission – link to if online
Guidance on plagiarism
Summary of course requirements
Libraries
Main university library catalogue; http://cascademoodle.conted.ox.ac.uk/mod/resource/view.php?id=2171
Website of relevant libraries for course: http://cascademoodle.conted.ox.ac.uk/mod/resource/view.php?id=2172
Library help centre: http://cascademoodle.conted.ox.ac.uk/mod/resource/view.php?id=2173
Library subject guides: http://cascademoodle.conted.ox.ac.uk/mod/resource/view.php?id=2174
Study Support materials
Study skills information: http://www.conted.ox.ac.uk/students/currentstudents/studyskills.php
Writing Essays and Reports (Open University Open Learn Unit): http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=398972&printable=1
Skills portal (online courses in transferable skills for Oxford postgraduates): http://www.skillsportal.ox.ac.uk/online_courses.php
OUCS IT course materials: https://weblearn.ox.ac.uk/portal/hierarchy/asuc/oucs/itlp_courses/portfolio
Research skills toolkit: https://weblearn.ox.ac.uk/portal/hierarchy/skills/res_skil_kit
University links
Graduate Supervision system: http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/gss/
Oxford examination Papers Online: http://missun29.offices.ox.ac.uk/pls/oxam/main
University regulations: http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/examregs/contents.shtml
Information about Oxford
How to get to Oxford: http://www.ox.ac.uk/visitors_friends/maps_and_directions/index.html
Directions from oxford station to the Department: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Oxford+Railway+Station,+Oxford,+Oxfordshire+OX2,+UK+%28Oxford+Rail+Station%29&daddr=Rewley+House&hl=en&geocode=FRyyFQMdep7s_ykFrw95osZ2SDG5OKOpmOdrHQ%3BFSbAFQMdGr7s_yF8MLHJCEi-fylJotPypsZ2SDESn0vAMdgGrA&mra=p
Virtual tour of Oxford: http://www.chem.ox.ac.uk/oxfordtour/
Kellogg College: http://www.kellogg.ox.ac.uk/
Oxford City Council's official website for visitor and tourist information: http://www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com/
Overview of the history of the University of Oxford: http://talks.conted.ox.ac.uk/talks/Viewer/?peid=14c4698b2e03436d9ee0c26ba1e98fe5
Restaurants
Traditional pubs
Other pubs and bars
Places to visit in Oxford
Information provided in blocks
Calendar
Student and staff profiles