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Activity Types
Activities are things that you want the students to do in your online classroom. Unlike Resources, which are how instructors giving information to students, Activities are typically students giving information/feedback/etc. to the instructor. The activities b...
Using a Meta-Course
Some MLC courses have several sections of the same course. These can be combined into a single course, called a meta-course. Using a meta-course eliminates the need for posting/creating content in multiple locations for multiple sections. Instructions Act...
Add Course Sections to a Meta-Site
Meta-courses can be reused from one semester or year to the next by removing the sections that are attached from the previous semester and then attaching the sections for the new semester. Instructions If you have not previously used a meta-site, please s...
Course Name
All courses are named following a standard convention. Official Course Number: This begins with a prefix indicating the course subject followed by a four-digit number. Each course has a unique number. Section Number Official Course Name School Year Se...
Remove Course Sections from a Meta-Site
Meta-courses can be reused from one semester or year to the next by removing the sections that are attached from the previous semester and then attaching the sections for the new semester. Instructions If you have not previously used a meta-site, please s...
Showing Hidden Content
Hidden content cannot be seen by students. Content needs to be made visible before students can see it. Instructions Log into Moodle and enter your course site. Click the gear in the upper right corner and choose Turn editing on. Locate the hidden item y...
Organizing Course Content
Course resources and activities typically appear on the course page in the order that they are entered. Follow the directions below to organize content. Instructions Log into Moodle and enter your course site. Click on the gear in the upper right corner ...
Logging onto the Network
Turn on the computer. If the computer and monitor are on but the screen is blank, wiggle the mouse to bring the computer out of “sleep” mode or try turning the monitor off and on again. Wait while the operating system loads. (You might have to click the m...
Changing Expired Passwords
For security reasons, your password is set to expire the first time you log in and then about every 180 or so days. When prompted, change the password immediately, lest it expires and locks you out of the network. If you get locked out, you will have to go to...
Portal Overview
The MLC Portal will open automatically when opening some browsers (IE, Chrome, Firefox) on MLC campus computers. It can also be accessed directly at https://portal.mlc-wels.edu. The Portal contains daily updates and notices to MLC faculty and students, as wel...
Accessing Information from Portal
Access Portal by visiting portal.mlc-wels.edu. Log into Portal by clicking the login button in the upper right corner. Use your regular MLC Network username and password. Many features of Portal are only available if you have logged in.
Accessing your G Suite (Email) Password
Log in to Portal. Click Directory and choose By Person. Search for your name or click Me and your directory information should appear. Next to your Campus Email address, click on the blue key. Note that if you have already retrieved your initial password...
Accessing your Mailbox Combination
Log in to Portal. Click Directory and choose By Person. Search for your name or click Me and your directory information should appear. Next to Mailbox, click on the blue key. Note that if you have already retrieved your combination, the blue key will not...
Using the MLC Calendars
Access the MLC Portal and log in. Click Information and choose Calendar. Numerous MLC Calendars will be shown, including Athletics, Student Activities, Academics, and Education. Click the Blue plus sign in the bottom right corner to add these calendars to...
Portal Notifications
Periodically, notifications will appear on the top of the Portal page requiring your attention. Follow the prompts to provide the needed information.
New Student Overview
This information is for students who are new to the MLC campus. Please see the New Student Orientation Instructions to get started.
Class Schedule
Log in to Portal. Click Scheduling and choose Schedule Browser. Click the tab with your name. Your current semester schedule should appear. To change semesters, click on the blue current semester link at the top right of the schedule and select a differe...
Moodle Access
Many course instructors use Moodle to share course materials and grades. Follow the directions below to access the site. Go to https://moodle.mlc-wels.edu/moodle A screen requesting your Username and Password should appear. Use the same username and pas...
Additional Information
To get assistance from IT Services: Stop by room 293 in WCC, or call Ext. 100 from on-campus or 507-233-9100 from off-campus. Hours are during the school day and after evening chapel until 10 pm. Additional information from Network Services is available onlin...
Deleting Activities or Resources
When an activity or resource is outdated or will no longer be used for the course, it can be deleted from the course page. Instructions Log into Moodle and enter your course page. Click the gear in the upper right corner and choose Turn editing on. Locat...