Moodle allows you to add a variety of files and activities to course sections. To add an activity or resource to your course you must turn editing on. This tutorial will show you how to add a file such as a PowerPoint, .pdf or Word documents, and will instruct you on how to get started on creating activities.
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Adding & Removing Sections (topics)
By default, Moodle displays 14 sections with a sequential numbering system (topic 1, topic 2, etc.) You may add more sections if required, or you may remove sections you will not be using.
Understanding Moodle’s Calendar Block
The Calendar block can be found on the right hand column of most courses, although instructors are free to move that if they wish.
If you go to the full Calendar (see link above), Moodle provides users with an integrated calendar that can hold 4 different types of events.
Global (event viewable in all courses – created by admin users)
Course (event viewable only to course members – created by teachers)
Group (event viewable only by members of a group – created by teachers)
User (personal event a student user can create – viewable only by the user)
Link and Add YuJa Quizzes in Moodle
This tutorial is for linking a pre-existing quiz into Moodle, NOT creating a whole new quiz within YuJa.
Zoom Learning Center
On-demand courses and live training sessions designed just for educators are now LIVE in the Zoom Learning Center (ZLC)! These materials cover everything educators need to know to set up their classrooms and establish routines for success.You can select from courses and sessions that cover:
- Getting Started with Zoom for Education
- Setting Up Your Classroom on Zoom
- Engaging Your Students on Zoom
- Zoom In: Breakout Rooms
And more!
Using Rubrics in the Moodle Forum Tool
Moodle now allows the use of rubrics in the Forum tool. In this tutorial, we will show you how to set up your rubrics and grade the forum with them.
Displaying Grades as Letter Grades
Moodle’s default is to display the Course Total as a numeric grade based on a percentage. You may wish to display this as a letter grade or both.
Using Crowdmark
Crowdmark is an online tool that allows students to submit pictures of handwritten/hand-drawn work. Below are links that contain articles and videos that can help you understand the process of setting up a Crowdmark Assessment.
Manually Entering Grades in Moodle’s Gradebook
You can manually enter grades into Moodle’s Gradebook using Grade Items.
(more…)Scheduling Recurring Zoom Meetings
If you are using Zoom as part of your online class, you may want to schedule multiple Zoom sessions recurring at the same times.