When a course organized in cooperation between higher education institutions cannot be placed in their own Moodles, or when external users need access to course area, the DigiCampus.fi Moodle can be an excellent choice. This tip introduces the shared learning environment of higher education institutions.
What is DigiCampus.fi?
DigiCampus.fi is a Moodle platform for Finnish higher education institutions. It features courses and MOOCs collaboratively implemented by universities and universities of applied sciences. The familiar Moodle environment also allows for easy transfer of course areas from other Moodles to DigiCampus.
DigiCampus is suitable for courses such as:
- MOOCs (open online courses)
- Entrance exam courses (courses as an alternative to entrance exams)
- International courses, project and network courses
- Joint study modules by universities that are not placed in the institutions’ own Moodle environments
- Courses with open access (activate “Guest access” in course settings)
- Courses requiring broader login options because participants do not have university accounts
How to get access to DigiCampus?
The DigiCampus can be utilized by teachers from higher education institutions as well as projects and networks. Courses can be offered to a specific group or openly to everyone.
The institutions involved in DigiCampus include the University of Helsinki, the University of Eastern Finland, JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, the University of Oulu, the University of the Arts Helsinki, Tampere University, Tampere University of Applied Sciences, the University of Turku, and Åbo Akademi University.
Order a new course (can be ordered for free by Tampere universities staff members). Remember to select the correct course category and follow the instructions for naming the course area.
How to log in to DigiCampus courses?
In addition to university credentials, DigiCampus enables various login options, which are needed, for example, for entrance exam courses and international cooperation.
Login options:
- HAKA login: with Finnish university credentials
- Google login
- Edugain login: for international cooperation
- Registering a new user account: users create their own accounts
Support and instructions
See the DC-help site for more information. For support requests, instructions, and further information, use the DigiCampus Moodle support site.
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