Knowledge Base

Before logging into Moodle

Last Updated: 18 February 2026

If you’re here, it’s because you’re either an instructor or a student using Moodle to teach or learn.One important thing to understand before diving into how Moodle works is that each course has its own unique characteristics, which are closely tied to its objectives, content, users, and expected outcomes. That’s why course design doesn’t begin when you…

Moodle Dashboard

Last Updated: 17 February 2026

Everyone in Moodle has their own personal and customizable home page called the dashboard. The dashboard provides an overview of the courses you are enrolled in, and when you click on one of these courses it will take you directly into that class. If you go into a class there are a few ways to…

Course Settings

Last Updated: 17 February 2026

A teacher or Moodle administrator, can change course settings in Administration > Course administration > Edit settings. Frequently Asked Questions

Basic Editing

Last Updated: 17 February 2026

Here’s a short overview of some of Moodle’s editing icons and how you can use them to to give your students the best learning experience! Now that you are in your Moodle course, you may want to make changes and add content! In order to do so you first have to turn edit mode on….

Notification Settings

Last Updated: 17 February 2026

Notifications alert teachers, students and other users about events in Moodle such as new forum posts, assignments that need grading or have been graded or badges awarded. You can customize which notifications you receive in Moodle! Below are instructions that outline how: Click on the profile button and select Preferences Select Notification preferences Toggle on…