Guidelines on

Using the Moodle Mobile App

Version 2 : 2022

Overview:
This document provides guidelines to using the Moodle Mobile App for
INCEIF. The Moodle App is an optional format to access our courses and
should be used at the discretion of the student. It is the responsibility of
all students, regardless of how they access the course, to ensure that
tasks are submitted on time and in the correct format. Any technology
or navigation errors will not result in task extensions. If you have problems
accessing via the app, please access the online course portal at the
following link: https://lms.inceif.org/moodle/
Note: This document contains general guidelines. Images and functions
will differ by smart device.

Disclaimer: Information in this guidebook is purely for guidance, and educational purposes. Users may not
further distribute the material or use it for any profit-making activity or commercial gain.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Installing and Downloading the Moodle App

2. Setting the URL site

3. Using the QR code

4. Locating and entering course

5. Getting around: General Course navigation

6. Viewing PDFs

7. Posting in the Participation Forums

8. Submitting an Assignment

9. Taking a Quiz

10.Viewing Quiz Submission

11.Accessing the Webinar

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1. Installing and Downloading the Moodle App

Step 1: Locate and Install

➢ To locate and install the Moodle Mobile App from an iOS device, go to the App
Store and search for Moodle Mobile App.

➢ To locate and install the app from an Android device, go to the Play Store and
search for Moodle Mobile App.

Step 2: Open and login

➢ Once you open the app on your phone, you’ll
be prompted to log in. Type in the URL site
https://lms.inceif.org/moodle and then click Add.

Figure 1

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➢ You may be prompted to log in to the site in a browser window. If so, select Yes.

Figure 2

➢ Fill out the username and password that was supplied to you by Student Affairs
and select the Log In button. The Moodle App will remember your login
information, facilitating quick access to the course.

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2. Setting the URL site

Using the keyboard on your mobile device the URL https://lms.inceif.org/moodle/ into the Your
Site field

Figure 3

You must select the site that you wish to connect to by tapping the name of the site.

Figure 4

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You are then prompted to login.

Figure 5

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3. Use the QR code

On the Connect to Moodle screen click the Scan QR Code button

Figure 6

Click Next to bypass the “Where can I find my QR code?” message (If your university has enabled
it, you will find a QR code on the web site at the bottom of your user profile page).

Figure 7

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Once the camera determines that there is a valid QR code in view the text will be entered into the app and
the Login Screen will display.

Figure 8

Note: You made need to move the camera to make the QR code
appear larger or smaller. Once the camera captures it the login
screen will appear with the site information filled in.

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4. Locating and Entering a Course

To find a course, you need to:

➢ Select Dashboard in the upper right-hand corner and scroll to select the course you have
been enrolled.
➢ Click on the course you want to enter.

Figure 9 Figure 10

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To view menu in the block, you need to:

➢ Select in the middle right-hand corner and scroll to see the information as in Figure 12

Figure 11 Figure 12

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To find messages, you need to:

➢ Select in the bottom menu and you will see the list of messages you’re your contacts.
➢ Clicking the icon displays the messaging drawer, divided into starred messages, group
messages and personal messages. (Figure 13)
➢ Each user can also use their starred messages as their own starred area where they can
add draft messages, links and notes for later use.

Figure 13

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➢ Contacts and contact requests may be accessed from the Contacts link. (Figure 14)

Figure 14

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➢ A star may be added by clicking the three dots when viewing a message (Figure 15)

Figure 15

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➢ From the three dots, messages may be muted, so that email notifications of new messages are no

longer sent: (Figure 16)

Figure 16

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To view notifications, you need to:

➢ Select in the bottom menu and you will see the list of notifications that has been sent to
you earlier. (Figure 17)

Figure 17

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To view calendar, you need to:

➢ Select in the bottom menu and you will see your calendar. The calendar displays site, course,
group, user and category events in addition to assignment and quiz deadlines, chat times and other
course events. (Figure 18)

Figure 18

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➢ The orange dot in the date shows that there is event has been set up that need to be
looked for. (Figure 19)

Figure 19

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➢ When you click on the orange dot in Figure 19, Figure 20 shows the list of events that
need to be completed.

Figure 20

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➢ Figure 21 shows an example when you clicked on the event.

Figure 21

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➢ Figure 22 shows the other options you may have other than the default on the reminder.

Figure 22

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5. Getting Around: General Course Navigation

The top of the screen divides the course into three sections: Contents, Participants, and Competencies.

Figure 23 Figure 24

To view and access course content, you have two options:

➢ Option 1

Click on the to view course content divided into drop down menu

➢ Option 2

Click on the navigation button to browse the course

content.

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Figure 25

In every section of the course, you will see the images below. It indicates that:

➢
You have done viewing/accessing the materials or information.

➢
You need to view/access the materials

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To view the updated content in your moodle app such as participation in activity such quiz or grading for

your assignment submission, you need to refresh the app by dragging the screen until you see the
symbol then release it. As in Figure 26.

Figure 26

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6. Viewing PDFS
Some of the PDFs located in the course are accompanied by a link icon to the right. Clicking on those
documents will prompt your browser to open to access the file.

Figure 27

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PDFs that have no link icon are embedded within the course and will open within the Moodle App.

Figure 28 Figure 29

Figure 29 shows the opened pdfs within the moodle app.

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7. Posting in the Participation Forums

Click on the forum icon to access the directions and posts.

Figure 30

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To reply to a post in a forum, click on the grey reply button at the bottom and then click on the REPLY
button at the bottom of the post. (You may need to scroll or select show more to view it.) This will
take you to a screen that has the subject of the post you are replying to at the top.

Figure 31

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From there, write under the word Message. If you want to attach content to your post, you will need to
click on the tab that says Advanced and then select + add file. When you are done, select POST TO FORUM.

Figure 32 Figure 33

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8. Submitting an Assignment

To submit an Assignment, click on ADD FILE and then upload your file. In the top right, click on SAVE.
It will then tell you Submitted for Grading (highlighted in green).

Figure 34 Figure 35 Figure 36

Note: It is not recommended to try and complete such as assignment

submission and forum posting, via texting or through very small smart
devices. Use your best judgment when selecting the appropriate tech devices
to complete tasks so that you can submit your best work.

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9. Taking a Quiz

To take a quiz, click on the quiz icon and read through the directions. Click on ATTEMPT QUIZ NOW
and then START ATTEMPT when you are ready to begin taking the quiz.

A timer will appear in the quiz to indicate you how much time remains if the quiz has a time limit.

Figure 37

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A quiz also can be attempted by a number allowed.

Figure 38

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When you are all done answering the questions, select NEXT and then SUBMIT ALL TO FINISH.

Figure 39 Figure 40 Figure 41

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10. Viewing Quiz Submission

To review the previous attempt, click on the “Summary of your previous attempts”. Click on “Review”
and you will see the feedback of your attempts by one page at a time.

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11. Accessing Webinar

You will receive notification on the webinar session to your mobile devices where you install
moodle app.

Figure 45

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You will be redirected launch the link from the app. Click on “Launch the activity” to view and
you will be asked to open the link in your device browser.

Figure 46 Figure 47

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Choose “Wifi or Cellular Data when been asked to join audio

Figure 48

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If the session is being recorded, you will be notified by receiving the message as in the Figure 49.

Figure 49

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Figure 47 shows the participants who are attending the webinar.

Figure 50

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Figure 51 shows the presentation slides that has been shared by the lecturer.

Figure 51

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