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What is a META Shell?

An explanation of what a META shell is, where to request one and how to use it.

Using Moodle Logs

Moodle logs provide a detailed record of student activity within a course. Use this article to learn how to access Moodle logs.

Sharing Question Banks with Other Instructors

This article explains how to export a Moodle question bank as a .xml file to share with another instructor.

How to Copy a Quiz from One Shell to Another

Instructions on how to copy a Moodle quiz from one shell to another.

How to Copy Content from One Shell to Another

Instructions on how to copy content from one shell to another.

Importing Quiz Questions Using AIKEN Format

The AIKEN format is a simple way to import multiple-choice or true or false questions into Moodle from a plain text file. This is especially helpful if you’ve already created a test in Microsoft Word and want to quickly move it into a Moodle quiz.

Adding a Custom Certificate to a Course

Instructions on how to create a custom certificate in Moodle.

How to Change the Date and Time of a Quiz or Assignment

Instructions on how to change the date and time of a quiz or assignment in Moodle.

Rubrics & Marking Guides

Moodle offers two advanced grading methods for assignments: rubrics and grading guides. Both can help ensure consistency, transparency, and save time when grading.

How to Add Questions to a Quiz

Instructions on how to add questions to a quiz in Moodle.

Printing a Moodle Quiz

Follow these instructions to create a paper copy of your quiz.

Groups and Groupings

Students can be organized in Groups and Groupings, which can enhance collaborative learning, manage assignments, and facilitate targeted communication. This article explains how groups and groupings work and provides guidance on setting them up effectively.

Orphaned Items in Your Shell

This article shows you how to fix orphaned Moodle content

Setting User Overrides

User overrides in Moodle allow instructors to grant special accommodations for individual students or groups in activities such as quizzes and assignments. This feature is useful for extending deadlines, allowing extra attempts, or adjusting time limits for accessibility needs or special circumstances.

How to Set Restrictions

Instructors can use restrictions to control access to activities. This is useful for individual assessments, make-up exams, or special accommodations.

Enabling Course Completion Tracking

Course completion tracking allows instructors to monitor and display student progress through a course. When enabled, students and instructors can see a visual checklist of completed activities, based on conditions you define (e.g., viewing an activity, submitting an assignment, passing a quiz).

How to Show (or Hide) a Course

These instructions show you how to adjust your course visibility settings to show (or hide) your entire Moodle course from students.