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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…

Jan 20, 2026

AI Fluency: Developing Instructional Content and Learning Activities

In this article Teaching with AI in Content Creation Creating instructional materials and learning activities often requires careful thought, time, and creativity. AI tools can support this work by helping instructors organize ideas, refine explanations, and explore new approaches to teaching. When used intentionally, AI becomes a partner that can lighten the cognitive load of…

Jan 20, 2026

AI Fluency: Designing Assessments and Summarizing Student Work 

In this article Rethinking Assessments in the Age of AI Assessment is one of the areas most affected by generative AI, and it is also one of the areas where instructors have the most opportunity to rethink and strengthen their practices. Students can now use AI to draft essays, generate explanations, summarize readings, or check…

Jan 20, 2026

AI Fluency: Course Design

In this article Grounding Course Design in Clear Learning Objectives Strong course design begins with strong learning objectives. Learning objectives describe what students should be able to know, do, or create by the end of a course or module. They guide the selection of content, shape assessments, and help students understand the purpose behind their…

Jan 20, 2026

AI Fluency: Prompting Basics

In this article What is Prompting? A prompt is the question or instruction you give to an AI tool to guide its response. Prompting is one of the most practical skills instructors can develop when using generative AI. For educators, effective prompting is not about mastering a technical language but about asking purposeful questions that…

Jan 20, 2026

AI Fluency: 101 For Instructors

In this article Why AI Matters in Higher Education Artificial intelligence (AI) is already part of the learning environment our students navigate every day. Many use tools like ChatGPT, and Gemini to study, organize notes, or draft written work. Rather than viewing this as a challenge to academic integrity, instructors have an opportunity to help…

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 13, 2025

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…

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…

Feb 19, 2025

Using AI to Assist With Course Design

In this article Elements of Good Course Design Thoughtful course design lays the foundation for a successful learning experience, ensuring that students not only engage with course material but also develop a deeper understanding of key concepts. A well-structured course not only supports students in achieving their learning goals but also reduces confusion, increases motivation,…

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 7, 2025

Prepare Your Moodle Course for the Start of the Semester

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.

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 18, 2024

Micro-Learning with Videos and Multimedia

This article has been updated. The most current information is located in Micro-Learning With Digital Tools. If you have bookmarked this page, please update your link. 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…

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…

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 7, 2024

How To Choose and Assess a Learning Tool

Selecting and evaluating a learning tool requires careful consideration. It involves various steps, such as choosing instructional tools that align with your goals for student learning. It’s also essential to assess how well the chosen tool fits your educational objectives and desired learning outcomes. This article aims to provide guidance and resources for selecting and…

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…

Feb 29, 2024

Designing an Effective Moodle Course

What does a well-designed course look like in Moodle?

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…

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…

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…

Mar 20, 2023

Cognitive Load Essentials for Effective Instructional Videos

In this article Overview The main idea behind cognitive load theory is that there are limits to how much information the human brain can process at once. When presented with too much information, the brain becomes overwhelmed, and learning and comprehension suffer.  Exactly, how does our brain process information?  Watch this video that explains the…

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 24, 2023

Gradescope: Streamline the Grading Experience

In this article Getting started with Gradescope Gradescope’s unique factors provide innovative ways for instructors to assign and grade course content. Students can easily upload their paper-based assignments, such as bubble sheets, to be graded by instructors. AI-assisted grading and group grading options give instructors a better experience in grading and provide consistent feedback. Detailed…

Jan 10, 2023

Perusall: Interactive Reading Assignments

In this article How to get started With Perusall, instructors provide students with a text, and students use commenting to have an asynchronous discussion about the text. Depending on instructor settings, Perusall can auto-grade student work and provide instructors with analytics about how students are engaging with the text. “Texts” in Perusall are defined as…

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.

Nov 16, 2022

Create a Class Website with WolfWare WordPress

In this article Why Use WolfWare WordPress? Is WolfWare WordPress the right tool for me? WolfWare WordPress differs from other website services managed by the Office of Information Technology (OIT). If you have used OIT’s free or paid WordPress services, or used WordPress outside of NC State, you will notice some differences in the options…

Nov 3, 2022

Using Top Hat for Student Engagement

In this article What is Top Hat? Some ways to use Top Hat questions Check comprehension Provide opportunities for students to assess their own learning, and also determine if you need to offer more explanation or time on areas they are struggling with, or if they are ready to move on. You can also use…

Sep 26, 2022

Digital Whiteboards for Teaching and Learning

In this article Accessibility Note Warning! Just like in-class whiteboards, doing an activity on a whiteboard exclusively means it will not be accessible to students using screenreaders. Find out more about accessibility and digital whiteboarding in this article. Getting Started There are many different digital tools available for online whiteboarding. To get started, determine your…

Sep 7, 2022

Turnitin: Writing Feedback, Plagiarism Checks, and Peer Review

In this article How to get started Turnitin Assignment: Students will use the Turnitin interface from within Moodle to submit their work, and instructors will grade work from the Turnitin Feedback studio. Instructors can add a rubric to make grading easier. Moodle Assignment or Forum: Instructors enable the Turnitin settings within the assignment or forum…

Aug 13, 2022

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?

Jul 5, 2022

Perfectly Imperfect: On-The-Fly Videos

In this article What are perfectly imperfect videos? Perfectly imperfect videos (PIV’s) typically have some if not all of these features: Michelle Pacansky-Brock shares some great examples of perfectly imperfect videos on her website. Benefits of perfectly imperfect videos Videos make communication feel more personal, creating a stronger connection than text alone. Through a perfectly…

Feb 7, 2022

Peer Review With Digital Tools

In this article How to Get Started Step 1: Step 2: Specific Feedback Non-Specific Feedback Your voice in your presentation was loud and the pacing made me able to follow your content but in the 2nd section I was confused by some of the terminology. Can you explain terms more or use terminology from class?…

Jun 3, 2021

Panopto Basics

In this article Panopto is integrated with Moodle, and allows easy access and sharing of your recordings directly in Moodle.  With this integration, instructors can easily add Panopto recordings to H5P or PlayPosit to incorporate more interactive elements into your videos. Panopto Basics is designed for beginner users who would like to learn how to…

Feb 18, 2021

WeVideo PlayPosit: Interactive Video

In this article How to Get Started Check out the detailed instructions in our Instructor Guide to Using WeVideo PlayPosit to get started using this tool. You can also Try out a bulb to experience WeVideo PlayPosit as a student. Step 1:  Step 2:  Step 3:  Step 4:  Step 5:  Step 6:  Advanced Uses  ADAPTIVE…

Jan 19, 2021

Engagement in Synchronous and Asynchronous Environments

Would you like to watch a video that covers the topics in this article? See DELTA’s video on Engagement in Online Courses (21 min 03 sec). In this article Introduction What is “student engagement?” Engagement include how students feel about the course, what do they do inside and outside of class, and how they think…

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 (doc, slides, etc.), you can use Google’s built-in tools – inline suggestions, comments and a reusable comment bank – to provide…

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.

Nov 11, 2020

Using Breakout Rooms in Zoom

In this article How to Get Started 1. Determine your goal(s) for using Breakout Rooms. You might decide to use breakout rooms to: 2. Identify and practice the Breakout Room assignment strategy that best aligns with your goals, along with the steps for managing the rooms effectively. Consider whether grouping quieter students together might encourage…

Nov 9, 2020

Leveraging Zoom Tools to Facilitate Engagement

In this article How to Get Started Step 1: Determine your goal(s). What engagement challenges would you like to solve in Zoom? Technology should follow pedagogy…in other words, use tools because they serve a teaching purpose. Zoom’s tools are especially good for: Additionally, a activitis using Zoom tools can help with building rapport and creating…