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Students are expected to actively participate through the university\u2019s <strong>Learning Management System (LMS)<\/strong> throughout the exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Online Facilitation Means at NOUN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Online facilitation at NOUN is designed to <strong>guide, support, and assess students<\/strong> as they engage with their courses in a virtual environment. It combines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Synchronous learning<\/strong> \u2013 real-time virtual interactions and group discussions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Asynchronous learning<\/strong> \u2013 self-paced study, assignments, and assessments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All activities are hosted on the NOUN LMS, which serves as the official platform for teaching, interaction, and evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Participation Is Compulsory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NOUN has clearly stated that <strong>participation in the 2026_1 online facilitation is compulsory for all students<\/strong>, both new and returning. Students are required to follow all guidelines on access, conduct, and academic integrity. Failure to participate may affect academic progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Access the NOUN LMS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All students will participate in the exercise through the <a href=\"https:\/\/elearn.nou.edu.ng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NOUN eLearn (LMS) login portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Returning Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Returning students should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Log in to the LMS using their <strong>existing username and password<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access their registered courses directly on the platform<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New students must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Complete <strong>course and examination registration<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check their <strong>official NOUN email address<\/strong> for login credentials and password setup instructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also check the <strong>spam or junk folder<\/strong> if the email is not found in the inbox<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LMS Navigation and Academic Integrity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LMS Navigation Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To help students navigate the platform easily, NOUN has provided a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=h8PSvPYPvLg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LMS navigation guide video<\/a> explaining how to use the LMS and access course materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Integrity Requirement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After logging in, students are required to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Read the Academic Integrity page<\/strong> on the LMS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the rules guiding academic honesty before engaging with any course activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This step is compulsory and should be completed early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Dates to Note<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Online Facilitation Begins:<\/strong> February 23, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online Facilitation Ends:<\/strong> April 18, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are advised to keep these dates in view and participate consistently throughout the period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students experiencing technical difficulties or login issues should contact NOUN\u2019s LMS support team via email:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EMAIL: <\/strong> <strong>lcms@noun.edu.ng<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bottom Line<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026_1 online facilitation is a <strong>critical academic exercise<\/strong> at NOUN. 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