A Learning Management System (LMS) was introduced to APU in AY 2001 to promote and support learning in class, provide a place for communication between instructors and students and among students, and as a tool for out of class learning. From AY 2023, the cloud-based service “APU Moodle” was introduced for class support, including the distribution of lecture materials, the submission of reports, and attendance management. Moodle is a global standard open source e-Learning platform used by over 70 million people in over 230 countries worldwide. “APU Moodle” is a system customized for APU use with the Moodle system as its base. As Moodle is an LMS being used in various countries in the world, answers for matters that are not listed here may be found by searching with the keywords “Moodle ‘function’” in a search engine such as Google. Please be sure to refer to this information.
How to Use
○ What to PrepareYour own Device
| Computer | Smartphones / Tablet Devices |
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・Browser (Edge, Chrome, etc.) ・Safe Exam Browser Download Page (English Only) |
・Moodle App iOS / Android (External Link) |
○ Basic Usage
It’s important to understand the basics of how to use APU Moodle. Please watch this video and read through the manuals before using the system.
○ Manuals
Here are some manuals for the most common functions on APU Moodle. Please follow your course instructor’s directions when accessing functions in each course, and ask them if you have any questions.
The manuals for Lecture TAs can be found on the Lecture TA page.
| No. | Function | Manual | Notes |
| 1 | Basic Usage |
Basic introduction to APU Moodle. The orientation video is the Basic Usage video shown above. If you log into the system from multiple PCs using the same account, it may cause an error. APU Moodle login page: https://lms.apu.ac.jp/ |
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| 2 | Tests and Quizzes | Information on how to use the Quiz function. You cannot use this function on a smartphone, so please be careful when taking tests. | |
| 2.5 | Safe Exam Browser | You may be required to install this browser in advance for taking in-class Moodle tests. If you can’t install it on your device, please use a laptop from the computer rental locker on the 3rd floor of Building D. | |
| 3 | Assignments | Function used to submit assignments. Also has information on how to submit videos via the Panopto function. | |
| 4 | Attendance | How to use the Attendance function. If your class takes attendance via QR code, you will need to log into APU Moodle on your smartphone in advance. | |
| 5 | Questionnaires and Polls | APU Moodle has 4 kinds of questionnaire and poll functions: Survey, Feedback, Poll, and Live Poll. This manual explains how to use each one. | |
| 6 | Forums | How to use Forums and Announcements. These can be used as web bulletin boards and to distribute Course News. | |
| 7 | Workshops | How the Workshop function is used to let course students evaluate each other’s assignments (peer review) | |
| 8 | Reserving Consultation Slots | How to use the Scheduler function to reserve consultation sessions with your course instructor or TA. |
Inquiries
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Information Systems Administrative Office.
Information Systems Administrative Office
Location: Building D, 3F Open: Mon. ~ Fri. (10:00～16:30)
Inquiry Form