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A resource is an item that a teacher can use to support learning, such as a file or link. Moodle supports a range of resource types which teachers can add to their [[Course sections|course sections]]. In edit mode, a teacher can add resources via a drop down menu. Resources appear as a single link with an icon in front of it that represents the type of resource. | A resource is an item that a teacher can use to support learning, such as a file or link. Moodle supports a range of resource types which teachers can add to their [[Course sections|course sections]]. In edit mode, a teacher can add resources via a drop down menu. Resources appear as a single link with an icon in front of it that represents the type of resource. | ||
*[[Files]] | *[[Files]] - a picture, a pdf document, a spreadsheet, a sound file, a video file. | ||
*[[Folder]] | *[[Folder]] - folders help organize files and one folder may contain other folders. | ||
*[[IMS content package]] | *[[IMS content package]] | ||
*[[Label]] | *[[Label]] - can be a few displayed words or an image used to separate resources and activities in a topic section, or can be a lengthy description or instructions. | ||
*[[Page]] | *[[Page]] - the student sees a single, scrollable screen that a teacher creates with the robust HTML editor. | ||
*[[URL]] | *[[URL]] - you can send the student to any place they can reach on their web browser. Flickr, Youtube, Wikipedia or this page in Moodle Docs are a few examples. | ||
==Examples of resources== | ==Examples of resources== | ||
[[Image:Resource_add_menu_1.png|thumb|400px|center|Moodle 2.0 Add resource drop down menu]] | [[Image:Resource_add_menu_1.png|thumb|400px|center|Moodle 2.0 Add resource drop down menu]] | ||
[[File:Resources examples demo moodle.PNG|thumb|center|Some resources created in demo.moodle.net]] | [[File:Resources examples demo moodle.PNG|thumb|center|Some resources created in demo.moodle.net]] | ||
Most resources have additional settings such as conditions for viewing, or display properties. They can be moved, hidden and edited by the teacher. | Most resources have additional settings such as conditions for viewing, or display properties. They can be moved, hidden and edited by the teacher. |
Revision as of 11:54, 26 September 2011
Template:Learning and evaluation tools A resource is an item that a teacher can use to support learning, such as a file or link. Moodle supports a range of resource types which teachers can add to their course sections. In edit mode, a teacher can add resources via a drop down menu. Resources appear as a single link with an icon in front of it that represents the type of resource.
- Files - a picture, a pdf document, a spreadsheet, a sound file, a video file.
- Folder - folders help organize files and one folder may contain other folders.
- IMS content package
- Label - can be a few displayed words or an image used to separate resources and activities in a topic section, or can be a lengthy description or instructions.
- Page - the student sees a single, scrollable screen that a teacher creates with the robust HTML editor.
- URL - you can send the student to any place they can reach on their web browser. Flickr, Youtube, Wikipedia or this page in Moodle Docs are a few examples.
Examples of resources
Most resources have additional settings such as conditions for viewing, or display properties. They can be moved, hidden and edited by the teacher.
See also
- Using Moodle book Chapter 3: Creating and Managing Content
- Adding Worksheets and Resources with Moodle