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Recommended browsers and versions
The following browser recommendations and settings will improve your experience using Moodle and ensure access to the learning materials, resources and activities.
Browser Versions
For security purposes we advise that you regularly update your computer browser to the most recent version for your operating system.
Recommended Browsers and Versions
For the best user experience, please use the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Safari. for the best Moodle experience. Our site may also operate on other browsers, but with some limitations.
Browser Settings
Please select the following browser settings:
- Enable Cookies
- Enable Javascript*
* Some devices such as tablets, PCs and SmartScreens with touch screen capabilities may cause problems with the site's drag-and-drop features used in some assessment questions. If you experience problems with such devices, we recommend that you use a desktop computer to use those features. You can also turn off Javascript in your browser and use the alternative interface instead of drag-and-drop.
Instructions for browser settings for are available here:
Firefox help: http://support.mozilla.org
Chrome help: http://www.google.com/support/chrome/?
Microsoft Edge help: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/products/microsoft-edge
Safari help: go to Safari > Preferences. The settings are located on the Security and Privacy tabs.
Note: In most browsers (not Safari), you can make an exception for Moodle if you don't want to use these settings for all websites.
Browser Add-ons
You may find it useful to install the following add-ons if your browser does not already have them:
A PDF Reader
To view PDF files, you need a PDF reader to be installed on your computer. A PDF browser plugin will let you view PDFs in a browser window without opening a separate programme.
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Moodle Mobile
Moodle also allows for remote learning and easy access to courses and eLearning content anywhere, anytime, and is available offline via the Moodle Mobile app. For Apple iOS and Android-based devices.
Moodle Mobile allows learners to access course content, videos, and other files; receive notifications; send messages to fellow learners and educators; attempt quizzes and participate in forums from their mobile devices.
Note: When completing formative and summative assessments or quizzes, we recommend using a desktop computer or tablet with large screen display. This will ensure that the layout and any images forming part of the questions, appear correctly and that answers from drop-down menus are fully visible.
For any issues arising with our learning site or difficulty accessing the content please contact education@bad.org
Please note: the platform is not monitored for messages 24/7, but we do our best to respond as quickly as possible to any technical/IT issues.