Instructor Tutorials

Matching Grade Maximums with Crowdmark and Moodle

Making sure the grade maximum in Moodle is the same as the grade maximum in Crowdmark. 

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Moodle Exam Set Up Reminders

Important Moodle Exam Information

Please check over ALL Moodle exam questions BEFORE the opening date of the exam. Once students attempt the exam, errors in the questions are not easily fixed.

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What file types can you submit via Turnitin?

You can set Turnitin to accept any file type in Settings > Optional Settings.

However, please be aware that the different file types have limitations with Turnitin functionality. 

For example, Excel files can be uploaded, but Turnitin only compares visible text. It does not look at formulas or hidden columns and will likely not display properly in Feedback Studio when you go to mark it. Excel files must be made using Microsoft Excel and not a third-party program that can save in the. XLSX format. Libre Office, Open Office, and others are not compatible with Turnitin and will not be accepted.  

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Creating an Assignment Drop Box in Moodle

Moodle has an Assignment Tool which allows for students to download/view the assignment in Moodle, as well as upload their assignment file into Moodle to be graded.

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Using Moodle Forums Effectively

This tutorial will give you an overview of the Moodle Forum tool. 

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Administered or Assigned Assessments

 There are two types of assessments available in Crowdmark. Administered and Assigned. 

There are two types of assessments available in Crowdmark. Administered and Assigned. You will want to choose an Assigned assessment. The link below describes the difference between the two.

Syncing your Crowdmark and Moodle Rosters

This tutorial will walk you through the steps you need to take to sync the Crowdmark and Moodle Rosters.

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Creating a Simple Gradebook in Moodle

There are many ways to set up your Moodle Gradebook. This tutorial will show you the most basic set up.

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Switching from Instructor to Student View

As an instructor, you may want to switch your role to student view to see your course from a student perspective. 

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Embedding a YouTube Video in Moodle

You can include YouTube videos in your Moodle course. This tutorial will walk you through how to embed the video into your course.

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