This document covers moving content like files, modules(folders) etc in the Content tool of MyLO. Each item in the content area, be it a single file, URL or a whole module – has an icon to the left of it that looks like this: In the screenshot below I’ve highlighted some instances of this icon to […]

A quick look at the MyLO Homepage, how to get there and what you’ll see. First you will need to find the Log In to MyLO link. If you go to the UTAS Homepage you will see a link in the top-right called ‘MyLO’. The UTAS homepage is www.utas.edu.au Click on this link to go to […]

If you create a category in the Gradebook and need to assign an existing grade to it follow these instructions: Step 1 – Click the ‘Grades’ tool in the toolbar and then go to the ‘Manage Grades’ tab. Step 2 – All your grades are listed here. Click on the name of the Grade Item […]

The numeric grade is the one you’re likely to use the most so here’s how to make one! Follow these basic steps. 1. Go to the ‘Grades’ tool. 2. Go to ‘Manage Grades’ tab. 3. Click New then choose ‘Item’. 4. Choose ‘Numeric’ from the options that load.   A window will load that has all […]

Need to make an announcement that is only visible to external students? Want a grade that only ‘tutorial group 6’ can see? Need to release some content to only those who have completed a certain quiz? In many parts of MyLO you can set up release conditions that control who can see a chosen tool/content/announcement. […]

To sign up for a tutorial or workshop (or to sign up into things like discussion groups, assignment groups etc) follow the steps below. Step 1:  Click the link in the Announcements/Content area if you have been provided with a link. OR Click the ‘Groups’ tool on the toolbar if the tool is available. Step […]

When you edit or create a grade item you can also control how students see this grade in their gradebook. There are some ‘defaults’ that you can use and change however this document will cover how to set up the grades on an individual basis (the default settings are covered here). To get to the […]

The “Public Link” option is a way to add a ‘permanent’ link to a video that will continue to work even if you rollover your units. This kind of link, however, will NOT collect any statistics about views nor does it allow your students to download the content. If you are not re-using the video […]

How to add a video to your unit that you’ve recorded via the Desktop Capture OR automatically recorded from your lecture. Please Note: If you add a video this way it will not work the next time you run the unit. If you plan to re-use video there is a more convenient way to add links […]

Have something you don’t want students to see just yet? There are ways to hide content from all students – the easiest is to set the content to ‘Draft’ mode. This document covers how to do this with modules/folders and individual files. Head to the ‘Content’ area in MyLO where you can see the list […]