Resources

Resource Types
Resources are how you give students access to information on your Moodle course page. You can also use resources to add organizational and visual elements to your Moodle course page. The resource options below are available to all instructors.  

   

 Book 

 Create multi-page resources organized like a book in chapters, subchapters, and pages. Book pages can contain both text and media elements. 

 

   

 File 

 Allows you to add a file, like a PDF, slide presentation, or Word document, from your computer to the course page for students to download, view, and edit. Students will need the appropriate software to work with the file.  

 

   

 Folder 

 Used when you want to add several files to a course page that can be grouped together. Using a folder instead of listing the files on your course page takes up less visual space and reduces scrolling on the course page. 

   

 IMS Content Package 

 Sometimes used for content that comes from a textbook publisher. 

   

 Label 

 Used to add words, images, or videos to your main course page. A label can be as simple as a line to visually separate course page elements.  

 

 

   

 Page 

 Creates a separate page for content, which can include text, media, and links. Often used for lesson guides.  

 

   

 URL 

 Inserts a link to an external website on your course page. This can also be used to share access to Google documents.  

 

   

   

  

File Resource
PDFs, Word Documents, Images, Spreadsheets, and more can be added to the course page for students to download and view. 

 Add a New File 

 

 Log into Moodle and enter your course site. 

 Click on the gear in the upper right corner and select  Turn editing on . 

 If you're using sections, scroll to the section where you want to add the file. 

 Click  Add an activity or resource  underneath the section where you want to add the file. 

 Scroll down under the Resources heading and select  File .  

 Click  Add . 

 On the next screen, enter the  Name  that students to see on the course page. The  Description is optional. 

 Under Select files , click the  Add files button. 

 In the resulting window, choose Upload a file on the left and click the  Choose File button. 

 Locate the file on your computer and click  Open .  

 Click the blue  Upload this file button. 

 Scroll to the bottom of the page and choose either of the blue  Save buttons. 

 The file should now appear on your course page. If it is not in the exact location that you want, follow these instructions to reorder the course items. 

 

 Update an Existing File 

 

 Log into Moodle and enter your course site. 

 Click on the gear in the upper right corner and select  Turn editing on . 

 To the right of the menu item you want to update, click Edit and choose  Edit Settings . 

 On the next screen, next to  Select files , click on the existing file. 

 A window should appear. Click the grey Delete button near the top of the window. 

 Follow steps 8-12 above to add the new file.