Moodle Student Guide

How to Log In To Moodle

  1. Log in to Moodle at
  1. Once logged in, choose the course you want to enter

Submitting Assignments

There are several different types of assignments, you may need to attach a file or type into a textbox. Read instructors directions carefully.

To submit an assignment:

  1. Click on the assignment link.
  2. Read the instructions at the top. Pay close attention to the due date.
  3. Click Add Submission button.
  • To upload a file, you can drag and drop into the submission block or you can click the add button and select upload file to browse computer for file.
  1. Click Save Changes. Also, on some assignments you may also need to click a Submit button to complete your submission.

Note: Some assignments may allow you to submit multiple times. Check the upload submission.

Taking a Quiz, Exam or Test

Moodle quizzes are set to be available for a certain period of time. It is best to take the quiz/exam/test early rather than waiting until the last minute to avoid any technical issues. NOTE: Pay carefully attention to the instructions for the quiz/exam/test

To take a quiz or test:

  1. Click the name of the quiz. Note instructions about availability and number of attempts.
  1. Click attempt quiz now.
  2. Answer the questions.
  3. Click next at the bottom of the screen to move to the next page.
  4. ClickSubmit all and finishon the Summary of attemptpage to submit quiz/exam/test.

NOTE: If quiz/exam/test is timed, pay attention to the time so that you submit before time runs out.

Posting a discussion forum

There are two ways that you can submit a discussion forum in Moodle. You can either do a new topic (thread) or reply to an existing topic. Carefully read the instructions for the forum and post accordingly.

To add a new topic post to a forum

  1. Click the forum link.
  2. Click on add a new discussion topiclink.
  • Type your subject topic and message in the textboxes provided. You can also drop and drag a file.
  1. If you need to upload a file, you can drag and drop into the submissions block. If the drop and drag feature is not available, click the add button and upload the select upload file to browse your computer.
  2. Click the Post to forum button at the bottom the screen. (You may see a message indicating you have 30 minutes to edit and make changes).

Replying to a Forum

  1. Click the link to the discussion forum.
  2. Choose the post you want to reply to.
  3. Click the reply link in the far right hand corner.
  4. Type in your message or attach a file.
  5. Click post to forum at the bottom of the screen.

Editing a Forum

  1. Click the link to your post.
  2. Click the edit button in the far right hand corner.
  3. Make changes to forum post.
  4. Click save changes.