How do I add a block in my course?
There are still a number of blocks available for you to add to your Moodle course. One of the most useful blocks is a custom HTML block into which you can put your own content. To add a custom HTML block, follow these steps below! Login to Moodle. Click on the course to which you...
Moodle has moved ‘up in the world!’
This upgrade brings improvements to existing functions, and new enhancements to elevate your Moodle experience. Some of the exciting features of Moodle 2.9: More mobile and tablet-friendly site layout New HTML text editor with drag-and-drop image capability Forum reply by email option Enhanced ‘User Profile’ page Improved, easy-to-find site navigation For instructors, there are a number...
How do I set-up a gradebook that simply adds up all my points?
By default, the Moodle gradebook aggregation (the way it adds your grade values) is ‘Simple Weighted Mean of Grades.’ In a ‘Simple Weighted Mean of Grades’ aggregation, the course total in the gradebook is calculated (for all intents and purposes) by adding up the number of points earned and dividing that by the number of...
How do I change my gradebook aggregation to ‘Weighted Mean of Grades’?
By default, the Moodle gradebook aggregation (the way it adds your grade values) is ‘Simple Weighted Mean of Grades.’ This is points-based, and does not allow you to weight categories or items. If your syllabus is set up with various categories (e.g., Quizzes, Homework, Papers, etc.) or grade items (e.g., Mid-term Exam, Final Presentation, etc.)...
How do I add text to the weekly sections of my course?
Each week or topic, including the top or “general” area, has a summary. This is where information like your topic title or weekly goals could go. By default, the weekly topics display the date range for that week. To add text to a weekly or topic section summary, follow the steps below. Login to Moodle....