Setting Up the External Tool in Moodle
- Navigate to Your Course
- Log in to Moodle and open the course where you want to add the external resource.
- Turn Editing On
- Click the gear icon in the top right corner and select Turn editing on.
- Add an External Tool Activity
- In the desired section, click Add an activity or resource.
- Select External Tool from the list.
- Configure External Tool Settings
- Activity Name: Enter a descriptive name.
- Preconfigured Tool: If you see the tool you are looking for select it from the dropdown. If not, choose Automatic, based on tool URL.
- Tool URL: Enter the URL provided by the publisher or platform (e.g., the link to McCampus for McGraw Hill Connect and SmartBook).
- The rest of the instructions should be provided by the publisher.
- Adjust Privacy Settings
- Share launcher's name with the tool: Yes
- Share launcher's email with the tool: Yes
- Accept grades from the tool: (Select based on publisher requirements; some platforms can sync grades back to Moodle.)
- Save and Display
- Click Save and return to course or Save and display to test the connection.
Platform-Specific Notes
Use McCampus: If integrating McGraw Hill Connect or SmartBook, please select McCampus.