Note: Please note the content tool will be retired for pedigogical use at the end of the 2019/0 academic year, to be replaced by Moodle. Moodle offers a range of additional functions and layout options. For further advice and assistance please contact the Learning Technology team or join the Telsta Hive team in Microsoft Teams
Why can’t my students see content in MMS?
The main reason students will be unable to view files, folders and URL’s in the content tool is because they are still set to ‘hidden’. When files are first uploaded they default to ‘hidden’ from students to prevent access to restricted content. more ...
Can I put scanned journal articles/books in MMS or Moodle?
No. Scanned Journal articles/books should not be uploaded to MMS. CLA material can be added to the reading list system. For more details see https://libguides.st-andrews.ac.uk/ReadingLists more ...
What is the maximum file size I can upload to the content tool?
MMS has a limit of 600MB per single upload, but there is no limit to the total size of the content tool meaning that staff can upload multiple large files. For files that are much larger please contact your school technology team/computing officer as different schools have different solutions to large data. more ...
Can I bulk move content files from one module to another?
Unfortunately there is no user facing ‘bulk move’ tools to move content from one module to another but please contact service desk by email at itservicedesk@st-andrews.ac.uk and we will be able to move the files for you. more ...
Can I upload a ZIP file to the content tool?
There are two methods of uploading a zipped folder to the content tool in MMS. more ...
How do I display reading lists in MMS?
MMS displays a link to the Reading list for a module on the Student view of the Module overview. Staff should not upload readings or CLA material to MMS. For more information on reading lists see: https://libguides.st-andrews.ac.uk/ReadingLists more ...