Account Management

• Each faculty member is assigned a unique identification number — commonly referred to as an "L-Number". Your unique ID and password is most commonly used to log into sites and services supported by LCC. Additionally, some network based Window workstations/services utilize a lastname & first initial(s) + password instead of an L#. There are several department specific websites that authenticate using your faculty provided email address + password.
• Certain logins are grouped together and use the same passwords:
  • L number-based logins and G Suite share a synchronized password:
    • ExpressLane
    • Moodle
    • G Suite
  • Network-based logins:
    • College Windows Workstations 
    • Network file storage - Filr

Course Management

• Course sections are created and assigned to instructors by academic departments in ExpressLane. Students register for these sections in ExpressLane.
• Sections are imported from ExpressLane to Moodle, along with teacher assignments and student registration.
• These sections are set up as empty shells. Each term, if you want to use Moodle, you need to import course content into your Moodle shell and make the section visible to students.

Banner/ExpressLane

• Most school business runs on our Banner database system. ExpressLane is the portal for interacting with the database.
• ExpressLane is where you fill out timesheets, view your class lists, submit final grades, and update your contact information.

Moodle

• Moodle is the learning management system (LMS) supported by Lane Community College.
• Students want Moodle! A simple, well-organized Moodle course is beneficial to your students' learning.
• Be prepared and learn about our processes around a Moodle courses timeline at our help article for Instructor Moodle Course FAQ.
• Self-help articles about Moodle can be found in the knowledgebase.
• You don’t need to be a Moodle expert; the ATC is here to help.

Communication

• ExpressLane and Moodle have current class rosters and email addresses, so it is easy to communicate with your students.
• To quickly message your entire class, use the announcement tool in Moodle or ExpressLane.
• To email one or more students from your class, use the mail tool in Moodle or ExpressLane.

Collaboration

• All LCC faculty and students have access to Google Workspace for Education allowing for easy sharing and collaboration.
• Zoom is a video conferencing platform supported by Lane Community College.
• Your department may have one or more folders on our network that you will be asked to use.

File Management

• LCC faculty and students get access to a large amount of storage with G Drive, an application of G suite for Education, to store files and access them anywhere.
• Additionally, you can use network storage to store your files on your campus computer and access them later off campus using Filr.

Grades

• The Moodle Gradebook automatically allows students to view (only) their own grades at any time, as you grade their work.
• The Moodle Gradebook is preconfigured to provide a %-based course grade based on items graded to date, so you only need to add graded activities to your course to use it.
• If you want to customize your Moodle gradebook, please let the ATC help you set it up.
• Final grades are submitted in ExpressLane.

Classrooms & A/V Equipment

• Many rooms have built-in A/V systems. There are a variety of configurations.
• Look up your classroom in our A/V Guide to find the right user guide.
• Additional equipment is available for checkout in the ATC.

Calendars & Dates

Keeping track of dates is important for you and your students.

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  • Academic Calendar
  • Events Calendars
  • Schedule Change and Grading Deadlines

Support - Help is Available!

• The Academic Technology Center: One-stop support with academic technology. We answer ANY question and also help develop courses.
• The Online Help Desk: Search through the articles, start a live chat, or submit a ticket.
• Other Resources for Employees
• Staff Technology Orientation
• Moodle Overview for Faculty