ePNU Guide For Students PDF

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PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY

The National Center for Teacher Education
College of Flexible Learning and ePNU
is the official
learning management system (LMS)
of the Philippine Normal University.
It is a Moodle-based learning platform
where online classes are supervised.
Our ePNU is designed to be responsive,

its interface is easy to navigate
both on desktop and
mobile devices.
https://lms.pnu.edu.ph For ePNU concerns, email lms@pnu.edu.ph.

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Go to lms.pnu.edu.ph to activate your ePNU
1 account using the details emailed by the ePNU
HOW TO LMS Administrator.
LOG IN To synchronize your PNU Gmail account in

[ Using Google Single Sign-On 2 ePNU, click the Google button on the login page.
(SSO) ]
Enter your official PNU Gmail account and follow

3 the log in prompts.
Confirm your account by clicking the link sent to

4 your email. (Only on your initial log in).
Click the Google button in your succeeding

5 log in.

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1 Go to Profile Preferences.
If you have already synchronized

your PNU Gmail account with
ePNU prior to the email sent by the
ePNU Administration, then you
have to unlink your email first. You will be directed to the
Preferences page.
2 Select Linked Logins.
The Linked logins page loads.
Click the trash bin icon.

3
Do steps 2-5 in How to Log

4 In to synchronize again your
PNU Gmail account with ePNU.

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For concerns regarding

your official PNU Gmail account,
please email the Management of
Information Systems Office (MISO) at
mis@pnu.edu.ph.
For ePNU concerns, please email the

Web Admistrator at
lms@pnu.edu.ph.

https://lms.pnu.edu.ph
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ePNU USER INTERFACE
After your successful log in, the default dashboard view loads and shows the recently
accessed courses and the active course overview.
The ePNU interface consists of buttons that are essential for navigation.
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1 Menu shows the labels of the menu dock icons. 8 Privacy Policy shows PNU compliance of
RA 10173 or “Data Privacy Act of 2012”.
2 Dashboard is used to view/access
enrolled/tagged courses to the account user. 9 Notification Bell notifies user when an activity
opens, responded, or ends.
3 Site Home shows relevant information and
announcement about PNU. 10 Messaging Drawer is used to exchange messages
between users and teachers.
4 Calendar is used to create events, view upcoming
activities and deadlines set by the teachers. 11 Profile provides details about the user.
5 Private Files is used to organize the user files. 12 Grades shows the grades in enrolled courses.
6 My Courses is used to access the user enrolled 13 Preferences is used to configure the user account
courses.
settings.
7 Mobile App redirect users to download the
Moodle App. 14 User Logout is used to exit/close ePNU.

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UPDATING PROFILE
Update your profile so that you can be
easily recognized by your classmates
and professors.
Follow these steps:
On the upper right corner of the Check your name details and
1 page, click the user profile head, 3 ensure that it is the same as
then your profile name. your registered name in the
Registrar’s Office.
Scroll down to User picture.

4 Upload a recent close-up photo.
You will be directed to the user

profile page.
Click the gear icon , then

2 choose Edit profile.
Scroll down and click update

5 profile to complete the process.

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MANAGING CALENDAR
& NOTIFICATIONS
Keep track and receive automatic alerts of your
academic activities, course deadlines, quizzes,
forum, and other events with calendars and
notifications.
Click either of these tabs to switch to Click to show active and

Calendar view from the default Dashboard View. unread notifications.
Click to hide,
show, or highlight
relevant events in
your calendar.
Click to expand or
collapse the right
pane.

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MANAGING CALENDAR
& NOTIFICATIONS
Modify notifications to serve your purpose.
Receive important alerts across your devices via
the web, email, and/or mobile app so you are
updated to your virtual class activities, such as,
assignments, groupwork, and forum, anytime,
anywhere.
Follow these steps to personalize your notifications.
On the upper right corner of Click on/off to enable/disable the

1 the page, click the notifica- 2 notifications in different activities
tion bell icon, then the gear and platform (web, email, mobile
icon. app).
You will be directed to the

Notification preferences page.

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MESSAGING THROUGH ePNU

Send and receive messages with your classmates,
group mates, and teacher with the built-in
ePNU messenger/chat feature.
Load the messaging board by clicking the

messaging drawer icon , located at the
upper right corner of the page.
The messaging board is loaded on the right side

of the page, with an interface similar below.
Click to change the message settings.
List of contacts.
Shows messages marked with importance.
Shows messages sent to groups.

Click to send and read a group message.
Shows messages sent privately.
Click to send and read a private message
Click to expand the pane to full page to

improve navigation and readability.

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ACCESSING THE DASHBOARD
& MY COURSES
Your courses can be accessed by clicking the Dashboard or My Courses tab
located in the menu dock.
Click the menu button to expand and show
the labels of the menu dock icons.
Click Dashboard or My Courses to

view and load your enrolled courses.

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& MY COURSES
Sample Dashboard View
The Dashboard shows recently accessed courses, course overview, and timeline.
Scroll up and down to see your courses. Click on a course to access it.

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& MY COURSES
To jump to a different course without navigating back to the dashboard,
access the course via My Courses button.
1 Click My Courses.
2 Click course to open.

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For any concern on enrolled courses

in ePNU, please email
registrar@pnu.edu.ph

https://lms.pnu.edu.ph
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COURSE ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES

The setup of each virtual classroom varies from course to course or teacher to
teacher in design, format, and approach.
Each virtual classroom may include a combination of several activities including

assignments, activities for communication and collaboration, assessment and
surveys, learning resources, and interactive content.
Familiarize yourselves with the following activity

and resource modules that your teacher may set-
up inside your virtual classroom.
Assignment Attendance Chat Choice Database External Tool Feedback
Forum Glossary Lesson Quiz Survey Wiki Workshop
TurnItIn Book File Folder Label Page URL

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ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
Assignment
You can submit any digital content (files), such as word-processed
documents, spreadsheets, images, or audio and video clips in this
activity format. Alternatively, the assignment may require you to type
directly into the text editor to submit a course requirement.
Attendance
Attendance in ePNU can be checked in this activity and you can also
view your attendance record. A teacher can mark the attendance
status as "Present," "Absent," "Late," or "Excused .“
Chat
This form of activity enables you to have text-based and real-time
synchronous discussions with the members of your virtual class.
Choice
Choice is a form of activity where you will answer a single question
by selecting an answer from several possible responses.

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Database
This activity allows you to create, maintain, and search a collection of
entries. This includes several field types such as checkbox, radio
buttons, drop-down menu, text area, URL, picture, and uploaded file.
External tool
This tool enables you to interact with learning resources and activities
on other websites.
Feedback
It is an activity which allows you to answer a custom survey in order to
collect feedback.
Forum
Forum activity enables you to have asynchronous discussions with the
members of the virtual class.

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Glossary
This online activity provides an opportunity for you to create and
maintain a list of definitions, like a dictionary, or select and organize
resources or information.
Lesson
This activity is used by your teacher to deliver content and/or
practice activities in interesting and flexible ways.
Quiz
This is a quiz-type activity which usually comprises of questions of
various types, including multiple choice, matching, short-answer,
and numerical response.
Survey
It is a survey-type activity but using a verified survey instrument that
has been found useful in assessing and stimulating learning in an
online environment.

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Turnltln Assignment
This activity uses a matching algorithm that checks the originality of
students' work. If an assignment is in an essay format, then it is
linked to your teacher's Turnltln's account, and thus, your
submission can be analyzed its similarity index and graded using
the assessment tools available within Turnltln's Document Viewer.
Wiki
This type of activity enables you to add or edit a collection of web
pages. A wiki can be collaborative, with everyone being able to edit,
or individual, where everyone has his own wiki which only him
can edit.
Workshop
A workshop enables the collection, review, and peer assessment of
students' work. You can submit digital content (files), such as word-
processed documents or spreadsheets.

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Book
This is usually a multi-page resource in a book-like format, with
chapters and subchapters. Depending on your teacher, it can
contain media files as well as text, which are sometimes broken
down into sections.
File
This icon indicates that your teacher provided a file as a course
resource. Where possible, the file will be displayed within the course
interface; otherwise, you will be prompted to download it. The file
may include supporting files, for instance, an HTML page may have
embedded images.
Folder
A folder contains a number of related files, thus reducing scrolling
on the course page.

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Label
A label includes text and multimedia to be inserted into the course
page in between links to other resources and activities.
Page
A page is a web page resource created by your teacher to deliver
course content. It can contain text, images, sound, video, web links,
and embedded code.
URL
This contains a link provided by your teacher that will direct you to a
web page that contains the resource that your teacher wants you to
view.

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ACCESSING ePNU VIA MOBILE APP

ePNU may be accessed using
smartphones and tablets through the
Moodle app.
The Moodle app is available to both

Android and Apple devices.
To download, search “Moodle” via

their respective app store or scan
the QR code below.

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Linking ePNU with the Moodle App
Open the Moodle app, enter Press the Google icon
1 https://lms.pnu.edu.ph in Your site, 2 to log in.
then press Connect to your site.

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Enter your official PNU Gmail account and follow the security log in
3 prompts. After logging in, you will be directed to the dashboard where
you can see and access the courses tagged to you.
4 Press the classroom you would like to enter.

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Navigate through the app. See the different views below.
5 Start exploring and have fun learning!
Menu View Calendar View Classroom View

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What to do before
the 1st day of
classes?
 Check all your courses for

Term 1. If there are missing
courses, email
registrar@pnu.edu.ph.
 Browse the syllabus and take

note of important dates.
 Contact your course professor

for clarifications. Send an
email or post in the forum.
 Take note of the rules and

netiquette of the class.
 Explore ePNU and navigate

around the learning
management system.

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PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY

Our ePNU is designed to be responsive,

https://lms.pnu.edu.ph For ePNU concerns, email lms@pnu.edu.ph.

HOW TO LMS Administrator.

LOG IN To synchronize your PNU Gmail account in

Enter your official PNU Gmail account and follow

Confirm your account by clicking the link sent to

Click the Google button in your succeeding

https://lms.pnu.edu.ph For ePNU concerns, email lms@pnu.edu.ph.

If you have already synchronized

2 Select Linked Logins.

The Linked logins page loads.

Click the trash bin icon.

Do steps 2-5 in How to Log

https://lms.pnu.edu.ph For ePNU concerns, email lms@pnu.edu.ph.

For concerns regarding

For ePNU concerns, please email the

https://lms.pnu.edu.ph For ePNU concerns, email lms@pnu.edu.ph.

https://lms.pnu.edu.ph For ePNU concerns, email lms@pnu.edu.ph.

Follow these steps:

Scroll down to User picture.

You will be directed to the user

Click the gear icon , then

Scroll down and click update

https://lms.pnu.edu.ph For ePNU concerns, email lms@pnu.edu.ph.

Click either of these tabs to switch to Click to show active and

https://lms.pnu.edu.ph For ePNU concerns, email lms@pnu.edu.ph.

Follow these steps to personalize your notifications.

On the upper right corner of Click on/off to enable/disable the

You will be directed to the

https://lms.pnu.edu.ph For ePNU concerns, email lms@pnu.edu.ph.

MESSAGING THROUGH ePNU

Load the messaging board by clicking the

The messaging board is loaded on the right side

Click to change the message settings.

Shows messages sent to groups.

Click to expand the pane to full page to

https://lms.pnu.edu.ph For ePNU concerns, email lms@pnu.edu.ph.

Click Dashboard or My Courses to

https://lms.pnu.edu.ph For ePNU concerns, email lms@pnu.edu.ph.

https://lms.pnu.edu.ph For ePNU concerns, email lms@pnu.edu.ph.

ACCESSING THE DASHBOARD

2 Click course to open.

https://lms.pnu.edu.ph For ePNU concerns, email lms@pnu.edu.ph.

For any concern on enrolled courses

https://lms.pnu.edu.ph For ePNU concerns, email lms@pnu.edu.ph.

COURSE ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES

Each virtual classroom may include a combination of several activities including

Familiarize yourselves with the following activity

Assignment Attendance Chat Choice Database External Tool Feedback

Forum Glossary Lesson Quiz Survey Wiki Workshop

TurnItIn Book File Folder Label Page URL

https://lms.pnu.edu.ph For ePNU concerns, email lms@pnu.edu.ph.

COURSE ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES

https://lms.pnu.edu.ph For ePNU concerns, email lms@pnu.edu.ph.

COURSE ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES

https://lms.pnu.edu.ph For ePNU concerns, email lms@pnu.edu.ph.