Student results from Poll Everywhere surveys and quizzes can now be integrated with the Moodle Gradebook. For information on how to use Poll Everywhere in your class, start with this post. After you have created a set of polls (questions), you will first need to create a class participant list in your Poll Everywhere account. […]
In July, we set up a fresh installation of Moodle that contains only Summer 2018 and future courses. To transfer over your course content from previous years, follow the instructions detailed below. Transferring a course to the new moodle server
Transferring a course to the new moodle server is a straightforward process: create a backup of the course you want to move, download the backup file, and restore it on the new server. This post details each step. Create a backup Enter your course on moodleprior.trincoll.edu (moodleprior is the old moodle server, still full of […]
Are you using Moodle to calculate grades for your class? Do you want to adjust (or curve) a quiz or assignment score after everything has been graded? This is easy to do in Moodle, but you need to know the settings. First, for grade items added manually, navigate to the settings for the grade item […]
Over the summer Moodle was upgraded to the latest release which includes a few new features. One of the more useful features is the addition of a reviewing panel for giving feedback on assignments. When you grade an assignment that was submitted as a Word doc, PDF, or the online text option you will have […]
While our Moodle Resource Center should be your first stop for common Moodle issues and Trinity-specific help, the Moodle platform provides a link to more detailed documentation at the bottom of every page. Just scroll ALLllllllllll the way down to the bottom of the screen, and you will see a link that says “Moodle Docs for […]
The Library’s new OneSearch offers fast and easy access to library books, articles, films, audio, and more. Many of these materials are available online so that your students can access them directly from any of their devices. With OneSearch, it’s easy to build course reading and play lists by grabbing the permanent URL for items […]
In the newest version of Moodle (3.3), sections are not automatically added when a course is created. However, if you are importing material from an old course, you now do not need to worry about adding sections to the new course before performing the import. If you are building a new course, you will need […]
Are you new to using Moodle at Trinity College? Or are you a Moodle veteran who suspects something simple has changed, or you’re missing a step? The Moodle Resource Website, at commons.trincoll.edu/moodle/, probably has the answers you’re looking for, including: How to make your course visible to students How to add your TA How to upload […]
First, make sure editing has been turned on in the course, as described in the “Editing a Course” post. Go to the course section (week or topic) where you want to create an assignment. From the “+Add an activity or resource” link, choose Assignment under Activities. Then click the “Add” button at the bottom of […]