Guide on How to Use Learning Management System
Use the link http://lms.must.ac.ke/ to access the learning management system.
Or
From the Meru University website under Must Campus Menu click the ODeL button as shown below:
After that click on the Login button located on the top right side of the screen as described below:
- A login window will appear, Use your (Student portal) credentials to login. i.e. the Reg NO number as the username and the Same password used to access the staff/student portal.
After a successful login, you will see your Dashboard as shown on the picture below:
Profile Editing
To edit your profile, click on a dropdown menu next to the image on the top right of your screen.
Then under User Details click on Edit profile link:
A Form will be displayed where you are supposed to key in your details and upload the profile picture too.
Expand each button to view more fields to enter details.
Note the Fields with Red exclamation mark cannot be edited.
Scroll at the bottom of the page and click Update Profile.
Accessing Units
While on the dashboard, scroll down to Course overview which is under recently accessed courses.
In this case, only the units you have Registered on the ERP system will be available here.
To get the materials of a certain unit, just click on that specific unit to open it.
Then the materials uploaded will be visible as shown in the picture below, click on each topic to get access to the materials.
For the chat conversation, Once the lecturer has initiated a chat forum, you’ll be able to view it as shown on the picture below. All this will be visible when you are that particular unit.
Click on the button written (Click here to enter the chat now), a new dialog box will appear as shown below:
To reply, click on Talk below the lectures name, type your response and click send.
Using the BigBlueButton(BBB)
On a new topic where the lecturer will be needed to use a live face to face class, a new topic will be visible on your side for you to join the class using the BigBlueButton platform.
The picture below shows how it will appear. Click on the face to face class to open.
After opening, a new window will come up with the class link and the room password.
After clicking the link, you will be prompted to produce the Full Names and the passcode for the meeting.
Full Names is the name that that will be seen by the lecturer and other students during the class.
Thereafter, Provide the password given, click on the am not a robot check box then Join Meeting
How to truckle Assignment, Cats or the Exam.
When a cat or Exam has been set for you to truckle, click on the specific topic with it to open, then a page will appear like as shown below:
Click on Attempt quiz now.
A new window with the Question and the multiple answers will appear.
Choose the correct answer the click Next page to view the next question.
On the last question question, click on Finish attempt
Depending on the lecture’s Exam setup, you may be privileged to view the previous question for modification or not.
How to login to LMS using Android app
- Download the app Moodle from the Google Play Store
- After a successful download, Install it on your device.
- Use http://lms.must.ac.ke/ as your site address then click Connect to Your Site!
Figure 1: Put https://lms.must.ac.ke/ as your site address
- Provide your username and password to login. i.e. use the Staff/Students portal credentials.
- After a successful login you’ll be able to see your materials as shown below.
NB: All other steps about accessing the materials remains the same as it is on the browser.
For more information about the same or difficulties logging in, Write to odel@must.ac.ke
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This guide provides valuable information on how to effectively use a learning management system in order to enhance the educational experience at Meru University of Science and Technology. It is an informative read for anyone looking to improve their understanding of this technology and its potential applications within the university setting.
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This guide provides valuable information on how to effectively use a learning management system in order to enhance the educational experience at Meru University of Science and Technology. It is an informative read for anyone looking to improve their understanding of this technology and its potential applications within the university setting.
neet and angel January 7, 2024 1:03 pm
Thank you for sharing this comprehensive guide on how to use a learning management system at Meru University of Science and Technology. As a student, I find it very helpful in understanding the basics of this technology and how it can enhance my learning experience. I appreciate the clear explanations and the screenshots that illustrate the steps. This will definitely help me to get started with using the system effectively. Keep up the good work!!