*Update*

The change to file handling has been successfully implemented.

The new dashboard launch has been postponed. We will post a notification when a new launch date and time has been determined.

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Previous Description (2014-08-29 12:27:36):

On Wednesday, September 3 from 6:30 to 7:30, the new Moodle dashboard will be launched along with an update to the way Moodle handles course files. We do not expect an interruption in service.

Dashboard:
The new dashboard has an updated look and feel, and will now display the personalised calendar from 2014-15 academic Moodle.

File Handling:
As part of the new Copyright Act, when a file is uploaded by faculty members or their staff to Moodle, the reason the file can be uploaded must be indicated. A dialogue box will now appear that allows users to pick one or more reasons why the file can be distributed to students. If a uses has files in his/her course that don't have a reason specified, a warning message will appear. This warning message will not appear to students. A report listing all of the files that do not have a reason specified will also be available inside the course. More general information can be found here:
http://library.queensu.ca/copyright/form

Questions about copyright:
Contact the Copyright Advisory Office:
http://library.queensu.ca/copyright