Helpful Moodle Links and Sites
New to Moodle? The Moodle Basics course provides basic information about course structure and settings.
Ready to learn about more advanced settings in Moodle? Check out the Advanced Usage of Moodle course.
Want a link to Moodle resources and support as well as step-by-step instructions (with video!) for how to use most of the components of Moodle? Explore the Moodle Resources for Faculty page.
TEchnology Presentation links
Portfolium Set-up: Portfolium is an easy way to compile and score artifacts that you have collected from students that demonstrate evidence of the student learning outcomes in your major. This PowerPoint reviews how to set up student learning outcomes, set up rubrics for scoring, and create program assessments.
Assessment Training 2022 _0.pptx
Closed Captioning on Panopto: Covers the "why"s of captioning, instructions on how to use closed captioning, and links to additional resources and support.
Closed Captioning on Panopto Lesson.pptx
How to Create QR Codes: Discusses the ways that QR codes could be used in the classroom, how to make a QR code, and the best free websites to use to create a QR code.
How to Create QR Codes to Save Paper.pptx
How to Create Accessible PDFs and PPTs: Addresses the tools that are available on PDF format and Microsoft PowerPoint to help make digital content more accessible for a wide variety of learners.
How to Create Accessible PDFs and PPTs.pptx
Using Padlet and Nearpod: Showcases two FREE, easy-to-use educational apps that can be used with any type of instruction - online, hybrid, or in-person - as a way to monitor student progress and increase engagement.
H5P and Poodll Add-Ons: Discusses two interactive plug-ins that can be used in conjunction with your existing Moodle pages to encourage more interactive communication with students. Also provided, information about existing resources that can help you learn more about what plug-ins are available for use.
Obsidian and Zotero: Offers a look at two different tools that can assist with organizing information, particularly when it comes to gathering material and compiling research. These are both free to use for students and faculty. If you have additional questions about this software, contact Colin Payton in the Writing Center.
How to Make and Upload a Video Using Zoom and Panopto: Dives into the different ways that you can record presentations and lectures on your computer, as well as how to upload the videos onto your Moodle page using the video editing software Panopto.
How to Make and Upload a Video Using Zoom and Panopto.pptx
Introduction to OERs: Open educational resources, or OERs, are new ways to introduce content to students at no cost to them. This PowerPoint addresses the benefits of using OERs in your course, some suggestions of different OER websites to explore, and suggestions regarding how and when to incorporate these OERs into your classroom. If you have additional questions about incorporation of OERs or would like more suggestions, reach out to the director of library services, Cyd Dyer.
Videoscribe: Interested in video animation as a way to increase engagement during your classes, or as a new way to create tutorials? The attached PowerPoint discusses information about Videoscribe, a type of video animation software that lets you create customizable, high-interest videos with over 11,000 different images to come from, various pre-made templates, and more. If you'd like access to Videoscribe, please reach out to Lynne Jensen at lynne.jensen@simpson.edu.
Calendly: Looking for an easy, digital way to schedule office hours and other meetings with students? Calendly is an appointment scheduling software that makes it easy to figure out office hours, advising appointments, and more.
Slido: Need a new way to brainstorm, create icebreaker activities, or check for understanding? Slido is a web platform that offers interactive options for live polling, Q&A forums, and interactive quizzes.
Monitoring Student Engagement Data in Moodle: If you teach a fully online course, it can sometimes be hard to figure out how often students are engaging with your course content on Moodle. This PowerPoint walks you through two areas on Moodle where you can monitor student activity - through the Instructor Dashboard, and through Reports on Moodle.
Monitoring Student Engagement Data .pptx
Creating Engagement in Online Forums with Conversation Cue Cards: Online forums are a great way for students to engage with each other and create a sense of community in their course, particularly if it is web-based. However, it can at times be challenging for students to figure out where to begin. The below PowerPoint and document discuss the idea of cue cards - conversation starters for students that are presented in a way that creates better discussions.
Conversation Cue Cards GIFT session.pptx
The Workshop Activity: Do you wish you had a better way to run peer reviews in your class, especially online? The Workshop activity on Moodle allows students to submit and provide feedback for others, while you as the instructor can grade them on both their submission as well as the quality of their feedback.