Moodle for Students

By default, Moodle places an icon next to a user's name. Depending on the context, that icon can contain the first letter of a user's first name, the first letter of their first and last name, or the silhouette of a person. However, Moodle allows ...

Instructors create Moodle A ssignments to place due dates on students' Moodle calendars and timelines, create graded items in the course Gradebook, and sometimes to receive digital submissions. This article explains how to view details abou...

  Use the Timeline and Calendar on your Moodle Dashboard to keep track of upcoming due dates and course events . Moodle activities with due dates show up here automatically; instructors and students can create calendar events for  class...

If taking tests is stressful, taking them online can be even more so! This article explains how the Moodle Quiz activity works and some best practices for ensuring the smoothest experience. Note: we're using the word "Quiz" below since...

The Sensus Access Document Converter activity enables Moodle course participants to convert course files to formats that meet their accessibility needs. Once the Sensus activity is added to a course, students can use it for all files posted t...

Instructors use Moodle Workshop activity for peer review of papers and assignments. This article explains how to find out when you need to submit your draft for review and review drafts, and how to do it. Before you start , you may need ...

Students are not guaranteed access to Moodle courses beyond the end of a semester. We recommend e xporting  copies of course syllabi,  coursework (assignment submissions, forum posts, etc.) and readings you need in future classes or f...

At the end of each academic term, students enrolled in Bryn Mawr courses for that term will see prompts and reminders to complete their end-of-semester course evaluations when logged into Moodle . Click on links in these messages to log into ...

Moodle has a built-in instant messaging system that all Moodlers can use to send IMs to their teachers and classmates. It works like Slack, Teams and other IM systems: if you message someone who is currently logged in, they see a pop-up notifica...

Moodle course participants can use the   new Yuja Panorama  integration with Moodle to convert course documents and web pages to alternative accessible formats such as Immersive Reader, Audio Podcast, and Braille.   Before you start , ...