Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) - QMPlus

• Service Group: Teaching, Learning and Research
• Users: Staff, Students

QMPlus is the centralised Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for Queen Mary and provides a rich set of tools to support blended learning. QMPlus comprises:

• Moodle Learning Management System
• Mahara ePortfolio and social networking web application
• Turn-it-in coursework submission and plagiarism detection system
• Talis Aspire reading list service
• Gradebook assessment management
• A substantial number of additional plug-ins to support discussion forums, online quizzes, news and alerts and more.

You can find QMplus user guides, screencasts and external links to help you with using QMplus under the ‘Help’ drop-down menu located on the QMplus webpages. Direct links to these resources are located here:

Service Name: QMplus

Audience: Students, Staff

Key Users: Students, Staff

Requirements: Users of the service must be current students or staff

Requesting the service: A QMplus account is automatically created for all staff and students

Support Contact: IT Service Desk, Live Chat, Raise a Ticket, Call 020 7882 8888

Feedback: email its-feedback@qmul.ac.uk

Documentation: E-Learning Guides

Status: Current service

Cost: Free to end users

Business Owner: Head of E-Learning Unit

Technical Owner: IT Services, Teaching & Learning Technical Manager

Related Services: Q-Review, Turnitin, Blackboard collaborate, QMplus Hub, QMplus Media

Service Level Category: GOLD