First Semester with Moodle FAQ

The First Semester with Moodle FAQ is a place for collecting information about puzzles that are frequently encountered during the first semester of using Moodle. Relevant topics include: How do I change my photo? What can't I reply to a message in the News Forum? Some students aren't receiving copies of forum posts in their email - how can we fix that? How do I highlight any new forum posts since my last log-in?

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How do I make sure that my students receive an email with each updated forum post?

Make sure that all participants have completed their Moodle profiles with an email address. Without an email address, they will not receive a forum post even though the forum is set at "Force everyone to be subscribed." Download detailed instructions.

My students can't post to the forum!

You may be using the News Forum, which can only be used by Faculty. To involve students, turn on editing, click add an activity, and select Forum. More about adding interactive forums

I've noticed that there are different kinds of Forums available. What kind of Forum best fits my course needs?

Click here for a comparison chart.

I forgot the enrollment key for my course.

Your enrollment key is listed in the Administration block under Settings. Download detailed instructions.

How do I unenrol students?

Go to ADMIN Panel (on the left) and click on ASSIGN Roles. Choose STUDENT and remove student name from existing users. Download detailed instructions.

How do I create an assignment?

Go to ADD AN ACTIVITY and choose one of four assignment types. Learn more about assignments.

How do I attach files to assignments?

Go to ADD AN ACTIVITY, choose one of four assignment types, highlight words in your assignment description and insert link to attach your files. Download detailed instructions.

How do I update a course description?

Go to ADMIN Panel (on the left) and click on SETTINGS. Download detailed instructions.

How do I display all weeks?

Click on the two little square boxes in the week sections on the main moodle page. Download detailed instructions.

How do I hide items or sections?

Click on the HIDE icon (an eye) next to the item or section that you want to hide/unhide. Download detailed instructions.

How do I delete resources?

Go to the main page of your Moodle course, turn editing on and click on X next to the resource you want to delete. Download detailed instructions.

How do I add another teacher?

Go to ADMIN Panel (on the left) and click on ASSIGN ROLES. Choose TEACHER and select from list of POTENTIAL USERS. Download detailed instructions.

How do I give outsiders/guests access to my Moodle?

Go to ADMIN Panel (on the left) and click on SETTINGS. Download detailed instructions.

How can students upload their Powerpoints or other files to Moodle?

Students can attach files to their discussion forum threads. Download detailed instructions.

What to do about non-compatible docx or pptx files?

Download a compatibility package from Microsoft. Download detailed instructions.

How do I insert an image?

Go to the ADMIN panel (on the left) and click on FILES to upload your image. Download detailed instructions.

What to do if my picture is not posting properly?

Make sure that the picture size does not exceed 25 MB (maximum default size) and that the width and height measurements are 100 pixels each. To learn how to crop your picture: Download detailed instructions.

Where can I find more online resources for learning about Moodle?

There are great resources housed at Carleton College, University of Minnesota and Humbolt College (click "Log in as a guest").