HOW TO MOODLE
Moodle Quick Guides
HOW TO MOODLE
Moodle Quick Guides
HOW TO MOODLE
Moodle Quick Guides
How to Moodle
While Moodle core comes with just about everything you’ll need for a basic, pedagogically sound learning environment, its modular nature is where it really stands out – plugins take full advantage of this and are the essential building blocks you need to really make Moodle work for you.
Where to find Moodle plugins
If you have experience with a site-building kit like WordPress, you’ve likely heard the term “plugin” before. But for those unfamiliar, a plugin is a self-contained suite of software designed for a specific purpose, which is used to add a new feature (or set of features) to an existing site.
Moodle’s modular architecture is set up for the easy installation and removal of plugins. Everything is kept neatly partitioned while still allowing for different parts of the site to talk to one another. The best part is that you can find a wide variety of plugins to suit your needs for absolutely no cost at all. The Moodle plugin directory holds a searchable collection of categorised options, developed and maintained by the wider Moodle community.
Types of Moodle plugin
Some examples of common plugin categories include blocks (which can be placed on the user’s dashboard or within courses), course formats (used to change the presentation of content within a course) and activities (the basic building blocks of courses). They can be designed to complement an existing component of Moodle – like additional question types, which are used to build on the core Quiz module – or may introduce an entirely new set of functions to your environment. Additionally, even though many only go as far as making cosmetic changes to your site, themes also fall under the broad definition of a plugin.
Top Moodle plugins, grouped by goal
The plugins you’ll need will depend entirely on how you want your environment to look and function – after all, you’re the expert! But to help you know where to get started, here are a few key plugin recommendations grouped by common goals.
1. Site content customisation
One of Moodle’s greatest assets is its customisability, and there are a number of easily configurable themes available via the Moodle Plugins directory that don’t require any prior knowledge of HTML or CSS to set up.
How to Moodle
While Moodle core comes with just about everything you’ll need for a basic, pedagogically sound learning environment, its modular nature is where it really stands out – plugins take full advantage of this and are the essential building blocks you need to really make Moodle work for you.
Where to find Moodle plugins
If you have experience with a site-building kit like WordPress, you’ve likely heard the term “plugin” before. But for those unfamiliar, a plugin is a self-contained suite of software designed for a specific purpose, which is used to add a new feature (or set of features) to an existing site.
Moodle’s modular architecture is set up for the easy installation and removal of plugins. Everything is kept neatly partitioned while still allowing for different parts of the site to talk to one another. The best part is that you can find a wide variety of plugins to suit your needs for absolutely no cost at all. The Moodle plugin directory holds a searchable collection of categorised options, developed and maintained by the wider Moodle community.
Types of Moodle plugin
Some examples of common plugin categories include blocks (which can be placed on the user’s dashboard or within courses), course formats (used to change the presentation of content within a course) and activities (the basic building blocks of courses). They can be designed to complement an existing component of Moodle – like additional question types, which are used to build on the core Quiz module – or may introduce an entirely new set of functions to your environment. Additionally, even though many only go as far as making cosmetic changes to your site, themes also fall under the broad definition of a plugin.
Top Moodle plugins, grouped by goal
The plugins you’ll need will depend entirely on how you want your environment to look and function – after all, you’re the expert! But to help you know where to get started, here are a few key plugin recommendations grouped by common goals.
1. Site content customisation
One of Moodle’s greatest assets is its customisability, and there are a number of easily configurable themes available via the Moodle Plugins directory that don’t require any prior knowledge of HTML or CSS to set up.
Beginner’s guide to the Moodleplex
For those entirely new to e-learning, assessing the suitability of different platforms, compiling a shortlist, and comparing the various providers can be overwhelming. This guide lays everything out in simple terms to make the Moodle bit of your decision-making process a little easier.
Moodle vs multi-tenancy Moodle
Multi-tenancy Moodle is a highly efficient way to organise access on a hierarchical basis, no matter the size of your workplace. But as with everything Moodle, there are a number of options in the ecosystem, so here’s what you need to know to be able to choose the one that suits you best.
How to choose a workplace Moodle
If you’re considering e-learning for your workplace, one of the hurdles in deciding on the suitability of a platform is terminology. But once you know what you’re looking for, making a choice can be as simple as answering three questions: what are you teaching, to who, and how often?
How to budget for Moodle hosting
Given the vast number of hosting providers out there, and the often confusing service levels on offer, it can be hard to know exactly what you’re looking at. Obviously, the more complex your needs, the more complicated the answer, but we’ll try to keep things as simple as possible…
How to budget for Moodle training
As Moodle is open-source and freely available, so are the training programs and how-to documentation. But if you want to kickstart your e-learning journey, here’s how to tailor a package and minimise budget by only covering topics you decide need a little paid-for help.
How to budget for startup support
A suitable startup level depends on what you’re planning, when you’re planning it for, and how much support you might need to get there. Just want a bit of a boost at the beginning, or would you prefer more hands-on help? Here’s how to calculate which option suits your budget best…
From MoodleCloud to Moodle Premium
Where do you go if you’ve reached the limits of MoodleCloud? What should you do if you want a customised theme, more plugins, or more space? MoodleCloud has plenty to offer, but what can you expect, particularly in cost, if you step up to a managed service?
How to plan your LMS migration
Whether you need to migrate an existing Moodle installation or are moving to Moodle from a different LMS, there’s a process and pathway to suit. Here, we give you all the steps (as well as pre-migration tips to help you hit the ground running) so you know exactly what to do and when.
How to sign up for ELD services
We’re a Certified Moodle Partner dealing with commercial requests on Moodle’s behalf. That might seem like a mouthful, but everything else is easy to digest. So, as we like to make sure you always know what to expect, here’s our signup process – from first contact to go-live.
