This article will walk you through the difference between the following resource items: Files, Folders, Pages, Labels, IMS packages, and URL’s. It will help you understand why you may want to use one resource type over another.
adding files
Adding a Course Syllabus to Moodle
Moodle allows you to add a variety of files and activities to course sections. This tutorial will specifically show you how to add a syllabus to your Moodle course.