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Updated August 3rd, 2022 by Ron Coller

Chosen Name FAQ

What is a chosen first name? A chosen first name is a name that a person uses in their daily life that is different than the name appearing on their legal records. Students and employees can share their chosen first name with the College by entering it in the KCC Bruin Portal (see instructions here). Where will my chosen first name appear? Your chos...

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Updated November 29th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Add a Category

Grade categories are great for grouping activities together, calculating subtotals, making special calculations such as weights and the ability to drop the lowest score.  From the navigation bar on the left of the screen, click on Grades Once the Gradebook is up click on Setup At the bottom of the page, click on Add category Grade Category Enter the...

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Updated April 8th, 2024 by Ron Coller

Add a Grade Item

When you add any graded activity such as an assignment or quiz to to a course, Moodle automatically adds a corresponding grade item to the gradebook. Step 1: From the course main page, click on Grades.   Step 2: Using your mouse, click on Grader report (2a) then select Gradebook setup (2b) from the drop down Step 3: Click on Add grade item at the to...

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Updated February 15th, 2021 by Ron Coller

Discussion Forum Help

The forum activity allows students and teachers to exchange ideas by posting comments as part of a ‘thread’. Files such as images and media maybe included in forum posts. The teacher can choose to rate forum posts and it is also possible to give students permission to rate each others’ posts.  Step 1.  Locate the link to the forum on the course page...

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Updated September 20th, 2021 by Ron Coller

AirMedia - Apple Devices

You must be connected to KCC-OPEN WIFI App Store Crestron AirMedia download link:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crestron-airmedia/id685412055 Begin by touching the Power On button on the Crestron Touch Panel and select AirMedia * Please note the Shutdown timer in the lower right corner, tap it to reset it back to 1 hour 50 minutes.  On your Apple d...

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Updated August 11th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Admissions Application (Element451) Password Reset

Password complexity 8 or more characters 1 uppercase letter (ABC...) 1 lowercase letter (abc...) 1 number (123...) 1 special character (!@#...) Step 1: If you are having trouble with your password, click the Forgot Password? link on the right Step 2: Double check the Email address and then click on the Reset Password button Step 3: Time to check you...

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Updated June 27th, 2023 by Ron Coller

Search and Register for Classes

Step 1: Open an internet browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari)  and go to www.kellogg.edu .  Step 2: Login to the Bruin Portal using your KCC email address and Password. Step 3:  From the Bruin Portal home screen, there are two ways to search for sections.  Click on Search for Classes  from the web part on the right.        OR Click on the Academi...

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Updated April 30th, 2024 by Ron Coller

Access my Moodle course

Instructors will use Moodle in various ways, some use it for 100% online courses while others use it for supplemental materials for their face to face courses. All KCC courses will have a Moodle course with at least the Course Syllabus inside.  *Note: Instructors have the option of opening the course up early, up to one week prior to the official st...

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Updated April 30th, 2024 by Ron Coller

My Course is not listed on Moodle

If your course(s) is/are not listed when you login to Moodle there are some things to be aware of or to check. Instructors are responsible for opening up their courses to students. They have an option of opening up early, up to one week prior to the official start date.  Common reasons: Course official start date has not yet arrived.  To check the o...

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Updated May 2nd, 2023 by Ron Coller

RedShelf Opt-Out

You have the option to Opt-out of (or opt back into) your Inclusive Access (IA) materials at any time prior to the add-drop date for the course. From within your Moodle course, you will need to find the “external tool” that will be named something like Book Access / Online Textbook / Access code etc.  S   You will see an countdown indicator alerting...

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Updated February 15th, 2021 by Ron Coller

Moodle Messaging

The Moodle  Messaging  system is internal to Moodle therefore all messages are sent and received within Moodle. Think of it as Moodle instant messaging. Sending Messages  One drawback to using the Moodle messaging system is the inability to handle attachments and the inconsistency in getting the messages delivered to the course participants. This is...

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Updated June 22nd, 2023 by Ron Coller

Sync OneDrive

Sync files with OneDrive in Windows With OneDrive, you can sync files between your computer and the cloud so you can access your files from anywhere - your work computer, home laptop, mobile device or through office.com > OneDrive.  Login to office.com > OneDrive   Click on My files Press the Sync button Place a check in the box to “Always all...

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Updated February 15th, 2021 by Ron Coller

Breadcrumbs

In web design the breadcrumb trail is a navigation aid used in user interfaces. It gives users a way to keep track of their location within programs or documents. Breadcrumbs typically appear horizontally across the top of a web page, usually below title bars or headers. They provide links back to each previous page the user navigated through to get...

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Updated January 26th, 2023 by Ron Coller

Starfish

Starfish is a proactive tool used to facilitate communication with your success network on campus. You can use Starfish to electronically do things like “Raise your hand” or schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. The goal is to keep you connected to a team of faculty and staff dedicated to your success here at Kellogg Community College....

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Updated September 15th, 2021 by Ron Coller

Sign up for Direct Deposit

This direct deposit information is for the Business office and Financial Aid This is not FACTS or Payroll Direct Deposit. This system (e-Checks) will allow Kellogg Community College to remit refunds or reimbursements to you electronically instead of receiving a paper check. Entering valid bank information on this site will enable you to receive an e...

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Updated May 4th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Password Reset with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

The following process works for those who have updated their contact information, either through the "Update Contact Info" button in Moodle or by updating through the Bruin Portal Contact Information. Otherwise you will need to come to campus and have your password manually reset.  Step 1: Go to https://aka.ms/mfasetup  and enter your KCC email addr...

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Updated September 15th, 2021 by Ron Coller

Time Entry for Hourly Employee Detailed Timecard

Log into the Bruin Por tal, click on Employee and finally on Time entry.  You should see a line for each week or payroll period.  Click on the right pointing arrow to open the weeks' timecard For the starting time, click in the top box under the appropriate date Click on the time you began working making sure to indicate AM or PM.  On the next line,...

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Updated April 2nd, 2024 by Ron Coller

Phishing Email

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. That's a good rule of thumb to spot a scam. Educating yourself is the best defense against fraud, identity theft, and other scams.  What is Phishing email? A phishing email is a fraudulent message crafted to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information like passwords or credit card numbers. ...

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Updated April 2nd, 2024 by Ron Coller

New Student First Time Login

Welcome to the KCC Bruin Family! Brand new students that have just applied and have been accepted to KCC will need to look up their k-id (KCC Username), set their password and MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) to gain access to the Bruin Portal.  *If you know your KCC username (k-ID) you can skip to step 5. Look up KCC Username: Step 1: Go to www.ke...

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Updated March 24th, 2023 by Ron Coller

New Student Application

Please enter your information in each of the following sections. Fields with an asterisk (*) are required and must be completed before you can submit your application. Additional questions may become required based on your answers to a previous question. Please be as thorough as possible in the application process. This information will be used to h...

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Updated February 24th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Forum Preferences

Missing out on forum posts?  Change your preferences to highlight unread posts.  Login to Moodle and click on your name at the top right corner and click on Preferences Using your mouse click on Forum Preferences under the User account column.  Under the Forum tracking, change from "No: don't keep track of post I have seen" to "Yes: highlight new po...

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Updated March 8th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Tax Information Consent

Want your tax information faster?  Sign up for Electronic delivery of your Tax forms. Please be aware if you receive your tax information electronically you will not receive them in them in the mail.  1. Click on the Bruin Portal Login from www.kellogg.edu. 2. Select Tax information. 3. Select the 1098 Information tab at the top of the page. Click i...

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Updated March 24th, 2023 by Ron Coller

Time Entry Approval

Log into the Bruin Por tal, click on Employee and finally on Time Approval. You should see a line for each employee as well as the status of their timecard. Please note that two pay periods - last and current - may appear so ensure you choose the correct pay period for review and approval. Submitted: The employee has completed, saved, and submitted ...

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Updated March 24th, 2023 by Ron Coller

Voicemail Support

A red light indicator will show on the mail icon and at the top right of the phone when you have a new voicemail.    Voicemail Quick Reference Guide: Play-Back Controls: Press 0 to Skip Header Press 1 to Reply/Forward Press 2 to Restart Press *2 to Skip to Previous Press 3 to Pause/Resume Press 23 to Replay Header Press 5 to go Back/*5 to Restart Pr...

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Updated September 15th, 2021 by Ron Coller

Time Entry Students & Hourly Adjuncts

Log into the Bruin Portal , click on Employee and finally on Time entry. You should see a line for each week or the payroll period *If you are employed in more than one position, you will see all of your positions listed to the right *After click the arrow, each position will be listed separately To enter your hours, click on the down pointing arrow...

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Updated November 10th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Stream (on SharePoint)

Microsoft Stream is moving from a standalone video storage, which was limited to only people inside our organization to SharePoint/OneDrive. This is a great update, you will finally be able to share a video outside the KCC Organization.  Stream (on SharePoint) Start page Switch to Stream Classic If you need to switch back to Classic, at the top righ...

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Updated April 9th, 2024 by Ron Coller

Add Grade Category

Grade categories are great for grouping activities together, calculating subtotals, making special calculations such as weights and ability to drop the lowest score in the category.  Step 1: From the course main page, click on Grades at the top.    Step 2: Using your mouse, click on Grader report (2a) then select Gradebook setup (2b) from the drop d...

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Updated February 9th, 2023 by Ron Coller

ReadSpeaker webReader

ReadSpeaker webReader is a player that allows you to stream your lessons within Moodle. It looks like a button with the word "Listen" and an arrow pointing to the right.  When you expand the bar, you will see additional features. You may find the following YouTube Playlist beneficial .  After the ReadSpeaker tool is activated, the controls: Listen, ...

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Updated September 27th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Course Available

Instructors have the option of opening the course early for students. They can open the course up-to one week prior to the official start date. But cannot require ANY TYPE of work done prior to the first day of class.  Step 1: Login to your course, locate the gear icon at the top right of the page, click on it with your mouse and select Edit setting...

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Updated September 30th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Export the Gradebook

Step 1. Navigate to your course and click on  Grades .  Step 2.  Click on the  Export  link at the top of the page. Step 3. Leave everything checked and scroll to the bottom of the page, click on Download. *Note there is an option to change the default from “Real” scores to “Percentage” or “Letter” grades.  Step 4.  Depending on the Internet browser...

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Updated October 27th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Classes not showing on Moodle

Registered for classes and when you login to Moodle they're not showing? There can be a few different reasons please check below: Common reasons: Course official start date has not yet arrived.  To check the official start date of the class login to the Bruin Portal >   Class Schedules to view your schedule and see the start dates for each class....

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Updated November 15th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Etrieve Forms Help Change of Name

This process is for students that need to change their legal name . This will affect all legal documents such as your tax document and transcripts. If you are looking to change your chosen name click here - this does not change your name on legal documents You will need to upload one of following:   Valid driver’s license  Wedding license Court docu...

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Updated October 26th, 2023 by Ron Coller

Add Method - Microsoft Authenticator App

What is needed to change the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) method to Microsoft Authenticator App Access to a desktop or laptop  Mobile phone - may require a screen lock Internet access Microsoft Authenticator App (Android or Apple)    Minimum requirements for Mobile Devices 75MB of free disk space Allow Push Notification Allow Camera access - to...

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Updated March 24th, 2023 by Ron Coller

Desktop Phone Support

Printable PDF Phone Support Quick Guide Making Calls Internal Number - dial the 4 digit extension (ie 4148) this will work for the all the Center's (RMTC-FC, Grahl, EAC) as well.  Outside Number - pick up the handset and dial 9 to get out, then just dial the 7 digit phone number. (ie 99654148) If you accidently dial 911 STAY ON THE LINE and let them...

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Updated July 14th, 2021 by Ron Coller

KCC Alert Notification Sign-Up

KCC Alert Notifications is a  FREE  notification system that allows Kellogg Community College to send time-sensitive messages to the mobile phones, email and/or pagers of their subscribers. In the event of a campus safety, weather and other emergency situation, subscribers will be notified immediately wherever they are located.  Click here to sign u...

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Updated June 6th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Username Lookup (K-ID)

1. Click on the Bruin Portal login button from www.kellogg.edu 2. On the Sign In page, click on Lookup KCC username.   3.  Enter your legal First Name, Last Name, and Email Address. Finally click on Submit.   Please note:  If you have not updated your contact information inside the Bruin Portal, an email will not be delivered.  Contact The HelpDesk ...

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Updated September 27th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Final Grades - Combined Sections

Combined courses are two separate courses/sections (22/FA BIOL-201-1201 & 22/FA BIOL-201-1202) that use one Moodle course (22/FA BIOL-201-1201/1202 Master). Some sections have been combined due the fact they have separate lectures but will have the same lab times. These grades must be entered in manually into the Bruin Portal – Faculty. Step 1. ...

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Updated July 20th, 2023 by Ron Coller

Set up a Payment Plan

All Students must sign up for a Payment Plan or pay in full.  If you have any pending Financial Aid, your account may show $0.00. You will still need to sign up for a Payment Plan after registering for classes every semester, even if you have Financial Aid.  Need Help? Have a Question?  Contact the KCC Business Office at (269) 965-4140 or busoffice@...

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Updated September 30th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Change of Grade Form

Step 1.  Once logged into the  Bruin Portal , you will need to locate the  Faculty  tab and click on it. Step 2.  Click on  Etrieve Forms  image at the top of the screen.  Step 3.  Select  Forms  from the left and choose   RG – Instructor Change of Grade .   Step 4. Using the dropdown menu, select the  Term, Course Section, and  Student. You may typ...

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Updated September 15th, 2021 by Ron Coller

Time Entry Hourly Benefitted Employees on Summary Timecards

Log into the Bruin Por tal, click on Employee and finally on Time entry  You should see a line for each week or payroll period.  Click on the right pointing arrow to open the weeks' timecard Click Apply to have the timecard fill in with your regular hours To make changes, click the Additional Time: button Choose the appropriate Earn Type from the dr...

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Updated September 21st, 2021 by Ron Coller

Classroom Support

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Updated December 1st, 2022 by Ron Coller

Import Course Content

This process will only work if the courses are on the same Moodle server. (i.e. moodle.kellogg.edu to moodle.kellogg.edu OR moodledev.kellogg.edu to moodledev.kellogg.edu)  Step 1: Login to Moodle Click on New course you want to import content into Step 2: At the top right of the course  Click on the Gear icon  Select Import Step 3: Find the course ...

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Updated February 15th, 2021 by Ron Coller

How to take a Quiz

Your instructor can deliver quizzes in Moodle using a variety of question types, including multiple choice, true-false, short answer, numeric questions and more. Quizzes may be configured in very different ways, so don’t expect to always see the same thing when you take a quiz. For example, you may see quiz results as soon as you finish all the ques...

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Updated October 27th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Course Format

How to change the look of your course Once logged into your Moodle course: Click on the Gear icon at the top right of the course Select Settings  Scroll down to Course format, click to expand the section . Using the drop down select which format you wish to use.  If you changed your format, but do not like it, you can always come back an revert it b...

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Updated March 24th, 2023 by Ron Coller

Application Help - Creating Account

Applying to KCC is the first step of your educational journey. We have a wide selection of programs to meet your needs and put you on the pathway to an amazing career. Password Issues? Please call the IRT Help Desk (269) 965-4148 If you need assistance at any point, contact our Admissions Office at 269-965-4153 or adm@kellogg.edu Step 1: Open an int...

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Updated September 21st, 2021 by Ron Coller

AirMedia - Android

KCC AirMedia allows you to project from your personal devices such as phones, tablets or laptops to the projector. From your device connect to KCC‐OPEN wifi Select AirMedia on the CRESTRON Touch Panel Open up a browser on your device and enter the http:// url link from the Projector screen (lower left corner) Once the App is installed you will skip ...

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Updated June 27th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Schedule Mandatory Advising

Step 1: Navigate to the KCC homepage, click on the Bruin Portal button at the top of the screen and login using your KCC email address and password that you created. Step 2: Once you are logged in, scroll down the list of services and find the Starfish service button as shown below.  Step 3: After clicking the Starfish service button, it will automa...

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Updated April 4th, 2024 by Ron Coller

View a Students Gradebook

Step 1: Login to your Moodle course and click on Grades.    Step 2: Locate the student, and click on the 3 dots next to their name   Step 3: Click on User Report.   Step 4:  This will show what the student sees when they click on their grades, you do have the ability to quickly navigate to another student from this page. ...

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Updated December 15th, 2022 by Ron Coller

New Employee Login

Welcome to the KCC Bruin Family! Brand new employee's will need to reset their password and setup MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) to gain access to the Bruin Portal.  Logging into the Bruin Portal for the first time Step 1: Go to ww.kellogg.edu and click on the Bruin Portal Login button. Step 2: Enter your email address. Staff email addresses are ...

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Updated February 22nd, 2021 by Ron Coller

Quiz, Test, or Exam Help

Your instructor can deliver quizzes in Moodle using a variety of question types, including multiple choice, true-false, short answer, numeric questions and more. Quizzes may be configured in very different ways, so don’t expect to always see the same thing when you take a quiz. For example, you may see quiz results as soon as you finish all the ques...

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Updated September 22nd, 2021 by Ron Coller

Enrollment Verification

Enrollment verifications show the number of credit hours a student is enrolled for a current semester. Our verifications show all semesters a student has ever enrolled at KCC; the dates of the semester(s), and whether they are full time, half time, etc. Students might need an enrollment verification for: Students need to verify that they are in at l...

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Updated June 20th, 2023 by Ron Coller

Class Schedules

Search from a wide variety of classes offered at Kellogg Community College. If you would like to Search and Register for a course please login to the Bruin Portal. Help : https://help.kellogg.edu/en_US/records-and-registration/register Step 1 From www.kellogg.edu webpage, click on Class Schedules at the top of the page. Step 2 There are a couple dif...

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Updated November 15th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Microsoft Word to PDF

There are a few ways to save a word document as a PDF. If you are using images in the document, sometimes it saves a lot of space by printing as a PDF rather than saving. Below you will find both options to either save or print as a PDF.   Once you have your document typed in Microsoft Word , click on File located at the top left corner. Option 1 : ...

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Updated April 1st, 2024 by Ron Coller

Exclude a Grade

Step 1: Login to the course, click on Grades from the navigation bar across the top of the page.    Step 2: Click the Edit mode at the top right of the page.    Step 3:  Click on the 3 dots next to the grade you want to Exclude, then click on Edit grade.   Step 4: Navigate to Final grade and place a check in the box to Exclude   Step 5: Optional Fee...

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Updated September 30th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Moodle Grading Scale

Step 1.  Login to your course and navigate to the  Grades  from the  Navigation  block.  Step 2.  From anywhere inside the gradebook, you will need to click on  Letters  at the top of the page.  Step 3.  Click on  Edit  or  Edit grade letters  both go to the same edit screen.  Step 4.  You must place a check in the box for  Override site defaults  b...

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Updated September 27th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Submit Final Grades

Step 1.  Locate the  Moodle ILP  block, typically towards the bottom right of the course and click on  Final Grades .  Step 2.  Change the  Visible groups  from All participants to your course, then using the drop down to  Populate final grade from current grade . This will only submit the final grade column that does not contain the percentages. Yo...

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Updated July 14th, 2021 by Ron Coller

Outlook Email

All currently enrolled students or financial aid applicants will have an email account assigned. All KCC students are responsible for checking their email regularly and should be prepared to as part of student/college interaction. Microsoft Outlook Help https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook Email Compose or Reply Send, Save, Print Digital Sign...

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Updated November 29th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Add Grade Item

When you add any graded activity (such as an Assignment or Quiz) to a course, Moodle automatically adds a corresponding grade item (column) to the gradebook. You can also create grade items (columns) not linked to Moodle activities by adding them manually on the Grades > Setup page.  From the navigation bar on the left of the screen, click on Gra...

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Updated May 5th, 2023 by Ron Coller

Extra Credit Activity

There are a few different options for extra credit, depending on how your gradebook is setup will determine the way you will add extra credit.  If you are using straight points (Natural / Sum of all grades) this method works well. Keep in mind the actual score of the activity and how much extra credit you are giving. It is easiest if you think of pe...

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Updated April 11th, 2024 by Ron Coller

Import Course Content

This process will only work if the courses are on the same Moodle server. (i.e. moodle.kellogg.edu to moodle.kellogg.edu OR moodledev.kellogg.edu to moodledev.kellogg.edu)  Step 1: Login to the NEW (empty/blank) course you want to import your content into.  Step 2: At the top of the course new course Click on More Then click on Course reuse Step 3: ...

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Updated October 30th, 2023 by Ron Coller

Academic Withdrawal

Instructors may withdraw a student whose class absence has reached a point where it is impossible for the student to successfully pass the course.  Step 1: Login to the the Bruin Portal and locate the Faculty tab Step 2: Click on the Etrieve Forms image at the top of the screen Step 3: Select Forms from the left and choose RG-Instructor Administrati...

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Updated July 31st, 2023 by Ron Coller

Access my Course

Instructors will use Moodle in various ways, some use it for 100% online courses while other use it for supplemental materials for the face to face courses. All KCC Courses will have a Moodle course with at least the Course Syllabus. Login to the  Bruin Portal,  and click on the Moodle link. Click on the  course you want to enter. NOTE:  If the cour...

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Updated December 1st, 2022 by Ron Coller

Building Moodle Assignments

To quickly create assignments do Steps 1-4 (adding activity, name, directions), Step 6 (.pdf), and Step 11 (max grade) and finally save at the bottom of the page. This will use the default settings for everything else.  Step 1. Navigate to your course, at the top right click on the gear icon and select Turn editing on   Step 2.  Scroll to the bottom...

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Updated February 10th, 2023 by Ron Coller

ReadSpeaker DocReader

ReadSpeaker docReader The ReadSpeaker docReader tool is used for reading PDF and office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF.) You can access docReader by clicking on the docReader icon, a sheet of paper with a speaker.    You may find the following YouTube Playlist beneficial. Click on the playlist name to access the playlist. ReadSpeaker doc...

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Updated November 15th, 2023 by Ron Coller

OneDrive Overview

1TB of cloud storage at your fingertips that can be accessed from anywhere you have a network signal by logging into office.com. You will be able to sync your files and folders to the File Explorer on your computer, download the mobile app for your phone/tablet. Share with an individual, group/channel, or anyone with the link.   Accessing OneDrive T...

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Updated March 10th, 2021 by Ron Coller

Drop/Withdraw from Classes

Step 1: Click here  to go to Academics >  Student Planning  (the registration system). Log in using your student identification number (k-ID) and your universal password.  Step 2:  Select a course from  Academics, Student Planning, Plan & Schedule , click on the  Drop / Withdraw  button. A pop-up window will open. Select the course(s) that yo...

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Updated August 31st, 2022 by Ron Coller

McGraw Hill Connect

Step 1: Login to the Bruin Portal and click on the Moodle button.  Step 2: Click on the course you wish to access.  Step 3: Locate and click on the McGraw Hill icon / link Step 4: Click the Launch Assignment button Step 5: Click on the Connect Quick Links button on the right side of the screen, Please do not click " Begin" Step 6: Click on the link ...

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Updated July 14th, 2021 by Ron Coller

Wireless Printing

You are now able to print from your laptop to specific Lab Printers at the various campuses by logging into the Print Manager Plus with your k-ID and portal password. Campus Printer Web Address Main Campus – Battle Creek  LRCCOMA http://bcwebprint.kellogg.edu Eastern Academic Center – Albion  EAC103A   http://eacwebprint.kellogg.edu Fehsenfeld Cente...

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Updated March 26th, 2024 by Ron Coller

Override a Grade

Overriding Grade Cautions:  Although the easiest way to enter 0 zeros for missing work If the score is overridden in the gradebook, it locks the ability to grade it through the activity. Can inadvertently give extra credit: Entering a value more than what the activity was worth. How to tell if a grade has been overridden?  How to Override a Grade St...

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Updated June 22nd, 2023 by Ron Coller

Sync Teams/SharePoint Site

  Open Teams and select Teams from the left Choose the Team you wish to sync Select the Teams Channel  Click on Files at the top Click Sync from the top tool bar Finally click on Close  *Note you will have to do this for each of the channels you wish to sync This will now be in the File Explorer...

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Updated March 26th, 2024 by Ron Coller

Course Available

Instructors have the option of opening the course early for students They can open the course up-to one week prior to the official start date . But cannot require ANY TYPE of work done prior to the first day of class.  Step 1: Login to the course, locate the Settings tab at the top of the course and click to enter.    Step 2: From the General tab, l...

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Updated April 24th, 2023 by Ron Coller

Collapsed Course Format

A course format that collapses and expands on the topic you click on. The layout adapts to different screen sizes automatically.    How to set the Course format: Step 1:  Login to Moodle and enter the course/section Click on the Gear icon at the top right of the Moodle page Then click on Edit settings Step 2: Edit Settings page Expand Course format ...

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Updated April 14th, 2023 by Ron Coller

Registration FAQ

Registration FAQ Q:  Where can I register? A: Registration is available online via  Bruin Portal , or in person at the Battle Creek campus, Grahl Center (Coldwater), Fehsenfeld Center (Hastings), Eastern Academic Center (Albion), or at the RMTC (Battle Creek). If you have questions about registration, please call 269-965-5522.  Q: Where can I get in...

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Updated April 10th, 2024 by Ron Coller

Change Grade Display type

Change the Grade display type to show what you want your students to see Step 1: Login to your course and click on Grades.    Step 2: Using the drop-down menu for the Grader report, select Course grade settings.   Step 3: Grade item settings - will show on the Grader Report view (Instructor view)  Changes will also show on the students view as well....

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Updated December 1st, 2022 by Ron Coller

Writing Interventions Import Course Content

  Step 1: Login to Moodle, click on WRITING-INTERVENTIONS course and view what you would like in your course.  Step 2: You will need to scroll to the bottom of the course to Topic 16/Overview, this way when you import into your course, it will import at the very bottom into your Topic 16, most courses I have found do not go past topic 14. This way y...

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Updated July 14th, 2021 by Ron Coller

Sync Outlook to Android

Sync your Outlook email to an Android Device SYNC – By setting up your KCC email on your mobile device you are stating that you understand this technology exists and that the information on your phone could be lost if you or the KCC I.S. Department were to initiate a remote device wipe. If you do not want the KCC I.S. Department to have this ability...

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Updated July 14th, 2021 by Ron Coller

Teams

Microsoft Teams is a collaboration app that helps your team stay organized and have conversations—all in one place. Here's a quick look at the left hand side of Teams. Teams - Find channels to belong to or create your own. Inside channels you can hold on-the-spot meetings, have conversations, and share files. Meetings - See everything you’ve got lin...

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Updated December 1st, 2022 by Ron Coller

Build Assignment Rubric

If you are planning on using the Rubric in other courses or throughout the department - Please email Ron Coller at collerr@kellogg.edu and let him know the name of the course, section, assignment name, and finally the name to of the Rubric. Note a rubric template can be used by any other instructor in Moodle.  Step 1: Login to your course and locate...

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Updated January 26th, 2023 by Ron Coller

Change Chosen Name

A chosen first name is a name that a person uses in their daily life that is different than the name appearing on their legal records. Students and employees can share their chosen first name with the College by entering it in the KCC Bruin Portal. Step 1: Login to the Bruin Portal and click on your k-id at the top of the screen. Step 2: Select User...

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Updated March 26th, 2024 by Ron Coller

Course Format

Change the look and feel of your course of your course.  One Topic - Shows each topic in a tab, keeping the current tab between calls to resources, in such a way that when it returns format  module as the blog or the glossary it returns to tab from where you started.  Single Activity - The single activity format only has 1 section, and allows the te...

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Updated February 15th, 2021 by Ron Coller

Gradebook

Student will have real-time access to their gradebook for those instructors that use the Moodle Grades. Please talk to your instructor to find out if they utilize this feature in Moodle.  Step 1.  To view your grades you will need locate  Grades  on the left. User Report View:  is an in-depth look at your gradebook for a course. Please be aware grad...

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Updated December 1st, 2022 by Ron Coller

Rubric Templates - Select for Assignment

If you have created a grading rubric and would like to use it in other courses, please contact Ron Coller (collerr@kellogg.edu) and ask him to make the rubric a template. This is the only way that you will be able to use it in another course without having to re-create it for each assignment/course.  Step 1: Login to your course and select the Assig...

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Updated July 14th, 2021 by Ron Coller

Wifi Access

You must be a current employee or registered student taking classes, to be able to use the wireless. KCC provides secure wireless Internet access for student and employee use at several locations on main campus and regional centers.  Step 1.  Connect your device to  KCC-Open Click on your Network icon Select KCC-Open Select the box to Connect automa...

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Updated March 26th, 2024 by Ron Coller

Grading Scale "Letters"

Gradebook are department specific, if you have questions about the grading scale, please contact your Director or Department Chair.  Step 1.  Login to your course and click  Grades  from the top Navigation bar.   Step 2.  Using the Grader Report drop-down menu, click on More Grade letters (2a) Step 3.  Click on  Edit  at the top of the page.   Step ...

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Updated September 15th, 2021 by Ron Coller

Time Entry Approval Proxy

You now have the option to assign an approver to approve timecards on your behalf when absent or unable to access the timecards.  This will need to be activated just before you leave an turned off immediately upon your return. The system does not assign a beginning and ending date automatically.  Because the timecard approval is the responsibility o...

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Updated July 14th, 2021 by Ron Coller

Sync Outlook to iPhone

Sync your email to a iPhone or iPad SYNC – By setting up your KCC email on your mobile device you are stating that you understand this technology exists and that the information on your phone could be lost if you or the KCC I.S. Department were to initiate a remote device wipe. If you do not want the KCC I.S. Department to have this ability, do not ...

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Updated July 14th, 2021 by Ron Coller

Acceptable Use Policy

Acceptable Use Policy 1. Purpose Kellogg Community College (KCC) owns and operates a variety of computer systems (hardware, software and networks), which are provided for the use of Kellogg Community College students, faculty, staff and community users in support of the programs of the College and are to be used for education, research, academic dev...

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Updated February 15th, 2021 by Ron Coller

Upload files

When uploading files from within an activity, for example, if you are a student submitting an Assignment, or an instructor adding resources using the Activity chooser, you can drag and drop files directly into the Files area. (This avoids the need to use the Moodle File picker when uploading a file.) Step 1.  Click on the File Explorer and move the ...

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Updated February 28th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Stream Video Upload

Office.com Stream tab – Using your mouse, hover over Create and from the drop down menu select Upload video. Office.com Stream tab – Drag and drop the file to upload. Or open your File Explorer and locate the video file. Using your mouse left click and hold to drag it to the upload space on Stream. Or click the Up Arrow on the webpage and browse out...

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Updated March 3rd, 2022 by Ron Coller

How do I upload an assignment?

Assignments will vary from course to course, some will allow for online text, other and more communally have a place to upload a document. Please be sure to read the instructions of the assignment. Most instructors will want a PDF file submitted.  Locate and click on the assignment. Read the instructions for the assignment, download any files that a...

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Updated April 26th, 2023 by Ron Coller

Tiles Course Format

A course format which displays course topics as "Tiles", in a grid rather than as a list. When clicked, tile content is displayed under the tile with an animated transition. The layout adapts to different screen sizes and orientations. Within each tile, activities can also be set to display as "sub-tiles". For each tile, the teacher can pick an icon...

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Updated February 28th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Microsoft Office

What is Microsoft 365 for business? With Microsoft 365 for business, connect employees to the people, information, and content they need to do their best work, from any device. Depending on your subscription plan, the benefits of your Microsoft 365 for business subscription may include: The latest versions of Office apps like Word, Excel, and PowerP...

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Updated June 29th, 2022 by Ron Coller

Verify Residency

All students are required to verify their address with the Registrar’s office to ensure correct tuition rates. For more information,  visit our Residency Information page ,  email  records@kellogg.edu  or call 269-965-5522. In order to register for classes, please submit one of the following documents. If using one of the options without picture ID,...

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