Apr 10, 2026

Tips for Organizing Your Moodle Course

How can you organize the layout of your Moodle course so that students can focus their energy on learning?

Mar 16, 2026

Finding and Fixing Accessibility Issues in Your Moodle Course

In this article: What is the Brickfield Accessibility+ Toolkit? The Brickfield Accessibility+ Toolkit for Moodle analyzes course content native to Moodle (i.e. not linked content, files or external tools, etc.). It provides instructors with a report of potential accessibility issues in Moodle-based content and “wizards” that can be used to fix some of the most…

Jul 17, 2025

Five ways the NC State Moodle Mobile App Supports Universal Design for Learning

In this article Read the Teaching Resources article, “Reaching All Students with Universal Design for Learning.” Introduction Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for designing learning experiences to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn and be successful. UDL is based on the concept of Universal Design, a term originally defined…

Mar 17, 2025

Spruce Up Your Moodle

In this article Add banners to each section Adding decorative banners at the top of each section of your Moodle course can add visual interest. Above, a photo from Talley Student Union appears at the top of the Getting Started section of ENG 331. (If you like, you may view the full course with banners for each…

Oct 31, 2024

Assessment and Evaluation of Group Work in Moodle

In this article Regardless of whether they are individual assignments or group assignments, best practices for graded work include: Questions unique to group work include: Grading group work products Grading the product is much like grading any other assignment. Just like any assignment, providing a rubric for a group will let them know exactly what…

Sep 12, 2024

Step-by-Step Moodle Course Creation Guide

In this article Depending on your needs and experience, you may choose to follow every step or skip ahead to specific sections. At the end of this guide, you’ll also find links to additional resources for deeper exploration. Step 1: Develop a plan Before diving into Moodle, take time to plan. A little preparation makes…

Oct 18, 2023

Why Gamify Your Moodle Course?

In this article How to Get Started Step 1: Reflect on course evaluations, other student feedback, and your own experience as the instructor as you consider what you really want students to gain from your course. Consider your reasons for choosing gamification: Step 2: Now that you have reflected, the Recorded Gamification Workshop can help…

Oct 18, 2023

Group Work in Moodle: Introduction and Examples

In this article Why Assign Group Work? Group work has numerous benefits on students’ comprehension of course material and psychological welfare. Other articles in this series discuss strategies for success, how to assess and evaluate group work, a deep dive into using digital tools for group work, and an overview of other digital tools that…

Sep 21, 2023

Use Moodle Checklists to Help Students Get Organized and Track Progress

In this article Benefits of Checklists When students have to spend a lot of mental energy to figure out where to start, what to do next, and keep track of what’s been completed, they may have less cognitive bandwidth to focus on learning. Those new to online learning and non-neurotypical learners may find it especially…

Sep 8, 2023

Assessing Student Learning with Core Moodle Tools

In this article Best Practices Core Moodle Assessment Tools Low-stakes assessments can be “formative,” meaning they administered before or during the learning process to guide your teaching or help learners monitor their progress. A major assessment like an exam or project may be used in a “summative” way at the end of a unit to…

Jul 27, 2023

Help Students Stay Organized in Moodle

In this article Benefits of providing support for organization Students in multiple courses that use Moodle can experience stress and frustration when each course is organized differently. When they have to spend mental energy to figure out where to start, what to do next, and keep track of what’s been completed, students have less cognitive…

Feb 16, 2023

Promoting Academic Integrity in Moodle Quizzes

In this article Review Moodle Quiz Basics New to Moodle quizzes? Check out the Quizzing in Moodle video playlist to get started. Considering AI in online quizzes Generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, are reshaping traditional assessment practices and raising new questions about academic integrity. Students may be tempted to use these tools on quizzes—sometimes without…

Jan 26, 2023

Finding and Teaching with Digital Library Resources in Moodle

There are different strategies for finding resources that work for your classes and then integrating them into Moodle to provide easy access for you and your students.

Jan 26, 2023

Customize Learning Experiences for Students: Moodle Lesson Activity

The Moodle Lesson Activity allows instructors to create branching exercises where students are presented with content and then, depending on their responses or choices, are directed to the next stage of the lesson.

Jan 3, 2023

Moodle Gradebook: Basic Setup, Display and Functionality

The Moodle gradebook is a tool that allows instructors to enter grades for course activities and to view a summary of their students’ grades in one place.

Dec 7, 2022

Customize Learning Experiences for Students: Adaptive and Personalized Pathways in Moodle

In this article Overview: What is Customized Learning? Customized learning in this context can also be referred to as personalized learning or adaptive learning. Essentially we are designing courses, activities, or modules to provide students agency in how they move through course content via choices in format, mode of instruction, pacing, or content selection based…

Nov 16, 2022

Moodle Course Roadmap Overview

Roadmap is a Moodle activity you can build into your course to provide students with an interactive visualization of course activities and assessments.

Jan 12, 2021

Google Assignments in Moodle

In this article Features and Limitations Here’s what to consider as you decide whether Google Assignments in Moodle is right for your course or assignment. Feedback: Rich, In-Context Commenting: Because students submit Google files (docs, slides, etc.), you can use Google’s built-in tools- inline suggestions, comments, and a reusable comment bank- to provide detailed, contextual…

Nov 24, 2020

Using H5P Interactive Content in Moodle

H5P allows you to create a variety of tasks to provide interactive content delivery and quick knowledge checks alongside your course content within Moodle.

May 7, 2026

Prepping Your Course For Our Move to Canvas

In this article Why prepare now? It’s likely that you’ve experienced a relocation in the past. Did you declutter your belongings before moving? Empty the back of that closet, or that overstuffed kitchen drawer? Did it make unpacking and organizing your new space easier? You can experience analogous benefits in decluttering and preparing your course,…

Apr 20, 2026

STEM Accessibility

In this article Accessible Math Expressions Accessible Math Expressions Workshop Recordings and Workshop Resources Accessible Math Glossary Accessible Math Tools Authoring tools Conversion tools Other Math Accessibility Tools Testing and validation tools Example files and templates Math Accessibility Resources

Apr 16, 2026

Teaching in Canvas

Mar 18, 2026

Elevate your Content with Universal Design for Learning

In this article UDL and Course Content This article addresses one of the Guidelines from CAST.org, the leading proponent of UDL. For background on the Universal Design for Learning framework, see the Teaching Resources Page Reaching All Students with Universal Design for Learning. To applying UDL to the presentation of a course and of its content,…

Mar 16, 2026

The Busy Instructor’s Guide to Course Accessibility

As of April 24, 2027, all digital course materials must meet defined accessibility standards. If you’re wondering where to start in remediating materials that were not developed with these standards in mind, the steps in this article will help you work toward compliance with the least amount of overwhelm possible. By going through these materials…

Mar 16, 2026

Hybrid Flipped Learning Series Article 1: Creating Hybrid and Flipped Learning Cycle

Design Strategies 1.1-1.3 Overview In this article, we would like to discuss defining and designing your Hybrid Flipped Learning (HFL) cycles. The HFL cycles are the keystone that drives the rhythm of your course design and defines your students’ learning experiences throughout the semester.  What are learning cycles? A learning cycle can be a weekly…

Mar 9, 2026

Rubric Best Practices, Examples, and Templates

In this article How to create and use rubrics Step 1: Analyze the assignment and clarify your purpose Before building a rubric, ask yourself about: Step 2: Select a rubric type Step 3: Select a starting point TIP: create your rubric in a table or spreadsheet in Word, Google Docs, Sheets, etc., and then transfer…

Mar 9, 2026

Get Your Students Talking with Yellowdig

In this article Building a community of inquiry Yellowdig is an online discussion platform designed to build community. In Yellowdig learners initiate discussion threads based on course guidelines, topics for posts and expectations for participation. Learners are invited to connect course material to real-world experiences, prior knowledge and their own ways of thinking. Yellowdig awards…

Oct 2, 2025

Padlet: Collaborative Boards For Teaching and Learning

In this article Is Padlet Right For You? Padlet is a versatile platform ideal for collecting and displaying student contributions in a visually engaging, collaborative space. It supports active learning by allowing students to post text, images, videos, links, and audio, all in real time or asynchronously. You might consider using Padlet if you want…

Aug 22, 2025

Study Smart: A Metacognitive Approach to Learning

In this article What is Metacognition? Metacognition is an important awareness and mental process that influences how well people perform in learning, work, and problem-solving. Researchers define it in slightly different ways, but in general, it means being aware of your cognition and knowing how to cognitively control your thinking. Flavell (1979) and Pintrich (2002)…

Aug 10, 2025

Making Lectures Interactive with Wooclap

In this article Why Use Wooclap? Quick to Learn and Use Wooclap has a minimal learning curve.  Instructors can build and launch activities quickly, whether planning in advance or responding to the moment in class.  The platform’s intuitive design keeps the focus on teaching, not on managing technology. Seamless Integration with Tools You Already Use…

Jan 17, 2025

Micro-Learning with Digital Tools

In this article What is Micro-Learning? Micro-Learning involves delivering educational content in small, manageable doses that students can access and interact with anytime, with the flexibility to pause and return as needed. Many principles of Micro-Learning align with technology-assisted learning, making it a form of mobile learning that can be accessed across various devices (Shatte…

Jan 14, 2025

Large Course Redesign Best Practices

In this article Choose a Model to Organize Your Course Course Redesign (CR) involves the redesigning of whole courses to achieve better learning outcomes and accommodate enrollment growth. CR is much more extensive than simply putting face-to-face courses online; its goal is to rethink “the way we deliver instruction in light of the possibilities that…

Jan 7, 2025

Ready to Roll! New Semester Tasks

Getting a course ready to re-teach in Moodle during a new semester involves a variety of housekeeping tasks to ensure that your semester runs smoothly for you and your students. This page lists the recommended tasks with some tips, and we have provided a convenient checklist for you to use each time you are teaching a course again in Moodle.

Nov 11, 2024

Connecting Instructional Materials and Learning Activities

In this article Why is it important to connect materials and activities? Think of your instructional materials as the “fuel” for your course and your learning activities as the “journey.” The materials provide the knowledge and background students need, while the activities let them apply what they’ve learned. When students see how these two pieces…

Oct 24, 2024

Tips and Strategies for Successful Group Work

In this article Cultivate your course community early on If you are planning to assign group work, consider being very intentional and proactive about establishing a classroom community at the very start of the semester. If students have not interacted at all in your course prior to the group work assignment, they may lack a…

Oct 21, 2024

Course Introductions: Forums, VoiceThread, Padlet

In this article What are Course Introductions? Course introductions provide instructors with the first opportunity to connect with their students on a personal level. Introductions are a best practice primarily in online courses, but they are increasingly being used in all types of courses as a way for instructors to get to know their students…

Sep 27, 2024

Get Your Students Talking Online

In this article Student Interaction Interactions between students are a cornerstone of effective online learning. Research consistently shows that student-to-student interaction is one of the strongest predictors of satisfaction in online courses (see Liu et al., 2024; Azizan et al., 2023). When students commence with one another, they gain multiple benefits: building a supportive learning…

Aug 19, 2024

VoiceThread: Interactive Presentations and Student Discussions

In this article Decide if VoiceThread is Right for You VoiceThread operates through the use of slides and comments, enabling collaboration via text, audio, or webcam. This versatile commenting feature facilitates seamless connections between students and instructors, making teaching and collaboration straightforward and fostering an asynchronous learning experience that feels personal and engaging. Before incorporating…

Jul 12, 2024

Ungrading Toolkit: Learning vs. Earning

In this article What is ungrading? Ungrading is a movement to reduce or eliminate the role of grades in formal learning environments. Ungrading shifts the focus from traditional grades to self-monitoring of progress, allowing students to engage more deeply with their learning journey. It emphasizes student agency, feedback, self-reflection, and monitoring progress toward learning goals.…

Jul 7, 2024

How To Choose and Assess a Learning Tool

In this article Getting Started Understanding Learning Objectives and Identifying Need When integrating instructional technology, it’s crucial to prioritize the instructional aspect of this practice during the planning process. How do you anticipate this tool enhancing, providing, or supporting instruction? While the array of available tools may be enticing, it’s essential to consider specific criteria…

Jun 28, 2024

Make Your Course More Mobile-Friendly

In this article Understanding Mobile Learners Mobile optimization goes beyond merely adapting course content to fit smaller screens. It involves designing courses with the unique needs and behaviors of mobile learners in mind. Mobile learners prefer to consume information in clearly communicated bite-sized chunks. They also value easy navigation and the ability to quickly access…

Mar 21, 2024

Make Your Gradebook Student-Friendly

In this article Gradebook calculation methods: a quick review One of the first decisions you’ll need to make about your gradebook is which grade calculation method (also called aggregation) to use. The two most common options—natural and weighted mean of grades—are both student-friendly, so in most cases it’s best to choose the one you feel…

Jan 29, 2024

Digital Accessibility Guide

In this article Introduction Course accessibility in digital spaces is crucial for students. Making digital course content more accessible means ensuring content, interaction, communication and full engagement are equally available to all learners regardless of disability status. In this guide, we approach accessibility from a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) perspective. The UDL framework cautions…

Jan 19, 2024

Student Blogging Assignments

In this article What is the difference between a blog and a website? While a website typically offers static content, a blog is dynamic and regularly updated with new material. Blogs are most often displayed in reverse chronological order, but they can just as easily be organized and displayed based on author, month, category, or…

Sep 25, 2023

Supporting Neurodiverse Students Through Course Design

In this article Definitions and statistics You’ve probably heard the expression “Great minds think alike.” In reality, great minds work in countless different ways, with no “right” or “wrong” way to think or learn. Different peoples’ brains simply work differently. When we appreciate the variability in our learners and design with that variability in mind,…

Aug 9, 2023

Designing Assignments and Activities with Generative AI in Mind

In this article If you are interested in more general information about AI Tools and using them in your academic work, visit the Using Generative AI for Efficient Teaching and Work article. These AI tools will be shared in the Designing Assignments workshop to create awareness of the tools commonly used at universities, businesses, libraries,…

Jul 13, 2023

Hybrid Teaching: Best Practices

In this article Research (Johnson et al., 2022) highlights the need to clearly define various modes of learning, and the diagram below does a nice job clarifying the differences:  Research suggests that hybrid learning can enhance student success (Lewis & Harrison, 2012; Rausch & Crawford, 2012; Weber & Lenon, 2007). A meta-analysis found that instruction…

Jun 13, 2023

Using Intelliboard Data to Improve Student Success

In this article Intelliboard Dashboard The Intelliboard Dashboard provides a snapshot of your courses. The default is set to show you data from the last week. You can change the time frame to meet your needs, but you will need to make this adjustment every time you want to review different information. Here’s how to…

May 31, 2023

HyFlex Teaching: Best Practices

In this article Modes of Learning While some students prefer learning online (particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic), many NC State students still prefer in-person instruction. Research (Johnson et al., 2022) highlights the need to clearly define various modes of learning, and the diagram below does a nice job of clarifying the differences:  Faculty may be…

Feb 8, 2023

Boost Motivation with Universal Design for Learning

In this article: UDL and motivation Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can help you design learning experiences with as few obstacles to success as possible. One UDL Guideline emphasizes recognizing what makes a learner unique in the way they engage with and approach learning. Then, you can widen the path to engagement so that more…