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Using Forums
A Forum is essentially a bulletin board or discussion board. You may have multiple Forums on your Moodle course site, and within each Forum you may have multiple discussion topics. Replies to the original discussion topic, which is the first post to the discus...
Apache 2 Virtual Hosts File
To find the home directory (DocumentRoot) of a virtual host’s directory on an Apache 2 server, use the command less /usr/local/apache2/conf/extra/httpd-vhosts.conf to read the virtual host config file of Apache, and then search for the hostname to find the hom...
How to enable access to your CCLE/Moodle course
For TAs and instructors using the campus-wide ccle system at ccle.ucla.edu, this article no longer applies. See Inviting users to join a class (https://docs.ccle.ucla.edu/w/Invite_users_to_join_my_class) This article explains how someone with the role of “ins...
How to remove participants from a Moodle course site
This article explains how an instructor (or someone with a higher level of access) can remove a participant from a CCLE/Moodle course site. The participant removed will subsequently not appear in the list of participants and will no longer have access to the c...
ArcMap Please wait while Windows installer configures ArcGIS Desktop
Problem:-——-Running ArcMap always causes the Windows Installer to launch and reconfigure ArcGIS desktop.Repeatedly clicking cancel when this comes up will eventually get ArcMap to load.This happens in ArcGIS 9.2 including SP4.Solution:-———http://support.esri.c...
Requesting a collaboration site on Moodle (CCLE)
Anyone from a unit that has opted into CCLE and who has a CCLE account (UCLA Logon ID or special-case login) can request a collaboration site on CCLE. If you don’t have a UCLA Logon ID, you can go to https://accounts.iam.ucla.edu to create one.To request a col...
Turn off Global Events
If you find the Calendar Global Events or Upcoming Events distracting, you can easily turn them off by using one of the following methods:From Upcoming Events Block: 1. Click on one of the events.2. Locate the text link ‘Global events’ to the far right of the ...
Special Cases Login
In rare situations it becomes necessary for an Admin to create a Special Case Login to help in administering course sites. Contact a Moodle Admin for creation of such an account. After you receive your Special Case Login, you can gain access to Moodle by click...
Finding the Moodle Version
Below are the two ways to find the version number of Moodle. This can be important for support people, or people interested in version-specific features. Logged in or not, hover your mouse over the Moodle logo on the front page, and the pop-up tooltip will let...
How do I activate Windows Server?
Microsoft Windows Server must be activated against a KMS (Key Management Server) or with a MAK (Microsoft Activation Key).In general, KMS will be the best method by which to activate Windows Server products on a server that is regularly connected to the campus...
Creating CCLE (Moodle) logins for Senior Scholars
Staff, faculty and students all have a UCLA Login ID and can log into the CCLE Moodle site. However, there are cases where certain groups, such as Senior Scholars, will need to create a UCLA Login ID in order to access Moodle. If you are a Senior Scholar, foll...
Remove highlighting of search terms in Plone
If you haven’t noticed already, go to Google and do a quick search for your Plone site. Then click on your site. Plone will then highlight all of the searched terms.This can be helpful, but also distracting. Plone will try to match the highlight color with ...
How to provide your own customized WAYF page
It is annoying to have a such long list in InCommon, but your users are limited to just several schools. Here is my solution:1. Install apache-tomcat server on port 7080, the same machine runs SP but in different port.2. change wayfURL in SessionInitiatorhttp...
Social Science Simulations
Online simulations are a interesting way to present concepts and ideas visually, as well as provide an interactive element to learning.This page will serve as a resource for future investigations into creating simulations as well as those that are currently av...
SQL Injection (Application Vulnerability)
SummarySQL Injection is a type of security vulnerability that occurs when application does not properly sanitize user inputs. The vulnerability potentially allows attacker to arbitrarily manipulate queries sent to the database layer. This type of vulnerabili...
Has anyone tried Omeka?
Has anyone tried Omeka? It’s a PHP/MySQL based, open-source web platform for publishing collections and exhibitions online. Designed for cultural institutions, enthusiasts, and educators, Omeka is easy to install and modify and facilitates community-building a...
Wiki Mapping
Wiki MappingThe Google Maps API and the KML mapping file format has opened up new ways of manipulating data geographically. The application of geocoding to wikis and other publicly modifiable information banks like Wikipedia open up new avenues of visualizing...
FERPA (Student Records) Data Elements
FERPA – Student Records Grades / Transcripts Class lists or enrollment information Student Financial Services information Athletics or deparment recruiting information Credit Card Numbers Bank Account Numbers Wire Transfer information Payment History Financial...