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{{About Moodle}}
Moodle is a learning platform designed to provide educators, administrators and learners with a '''single robust, secure and integrated system''' to create personalised learning environments and experiences.
Moodle is a free, online Learning Management system enabling educators to create their own private website filled with dynamic courses that extend learning, any time, anywhere.  


==Built for learning, globally==
Whether you're a teacher, student or administrator, Moodle can meet your needs. Moodle’s extremely customisable core comes with many standard features. Take a look at a highlight of Moodle's core features below.


===Proven and trusted worldwide===
==General Features==
Powering [https://moodle.org/stats/ tens of thousands of learning environments globally], Moodle is trusted by institutions and organisations large and small, including Shell, London School of Economics, State University of New York, Microsoft and the Open University. Moodle’s worldwide numbers of more than [https://moodle.org/stats/ 65 million users] across both academic and enterprise level usage makes it the world’s most widely used learning platform.
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Image:better-responsive-design.png|<h3>Modern, easy to use interface</h3>Designed to be responsive and accessible, the Moodle interface is easy to navigate on both desktop and mobile devices.<br>[http://school.demo.moodle.net/ View demo]
Image:Personalised Dashboard.jpeg|<h3>Personalised Dashboard</h3>Organise and display courses the way you want, and view at a glance current tasks and messages.<br>[[My home]]
Image:Collaborative-tools.jpg|<h3>Collaborative tools and activities</h3>Work and learn together in forums, wikis, glossaries, database activities, and much more.<br>[[Activities]]
Image:all-in-one-Calendar.jpg|<h3>All-in-one calendar</h3>Moodle’s calendar tool helps you keep track of your academic or company calendar, course deadlines, group meetings, and other personal events. <br>[[Calendar]]
Image:File-Management.jpg|<h3>Convenient file management</h3>Drop and drop files from cloud storage services including MS Skydrive, Dropbox and Google Drive.<br>[[Working with files]]
Image:text-editor.jpg|<h3>Simple and intuitive text editor</h3>Format text and conveniently add media and images with an editor that works across all web browsers and devices.<br>[[Text editor]]
Image:Notifications.jpg|<h3>Notifications</h3>When enabled, users can receive automatic alerts on new assignments and deadlines, forum posts and also send private messages to one another.<br>[[Messaging]]
Image:track-progress.jpg|<h3>Track progress</h3>Educators and learners can track progress and completion with an array of options for tracking individual activities or resources and at course level.<br>[[Tracking progress]]
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===Designed to support both teaching and learning===
[[Main page|View the complete list of features&rarr;]]
With over 10 years of development guided by [[Philosophy|social constructionist pedagogy]], Moodle delivers a powerful set of learner-centric tools and collaborative learning environments that empower both teaching and learning.


===Easy to use===
==Administrative Features==
A simple interface, drag-and-drop features, and [[Main page|well-documented resources]] along with ongoing usability improvements make Moodle easy to learn and use.


===Free with no licensing fees===
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Anyone can adapt, extend or modify Moodle for both commercial and non-commercial projects without any licensing fees under the terms of the [https://docs.moodle.org/dev/License/ GNU General Public License], and benefit from the cost-efficiencies, flexibility and other advantages of using Moodle.
Image:customisedesign.jpg|<h3>Customisable site design and layout</h3>Easily customise a Moodle theme with your logo, colour schemes and much more - or simply design your own theme.<br>[[Themes]]
Image:secure-authentication-and-enrolment.jpg|<h3>Secure authentication and mass enrolment</h3>Over 50 authentication and enrolment options to add and enrol users to your Moodle site and courses.<br>[[Authentication]] / [[Enrolment]]
Image:multilingual-capability.jpg|<h3>Multilingual capability</h3>Allow users to view course content and learn in their own language, or set it up for multilingual users and organisations. <br>[[Language]]
Image:bulk-course-upload.jpg|<h3>Bulk course creation and easy backup</h3>Add courses in bulk, back up and restore large courses with ease.<br>[[Bulk course upload]]
Image:manage-user-roles.jpg|<h3>Manage user roles and permissions</h3>Address security concerns by defining roles to specify and manage user access.<br>[[Roles and permissions]]
Image:lti-scorm-compliant.jpg|<h3>Supports open standards</h3>Readily import and export IMS-LTI, SCORM courses and more into Moodle. <br>[[SCORM]] / [[External tool]]
Image:embed-external-tool.jpg|<h3>High interoperability</h3>Freely integrate external applications and content or create your own plugin for custom integrations. <br>[[Standards]]
Image:Install_add_on.jpg|<h3>Simple plugin management</h3>Install and disable plugins within a single admin interface. <br>[[Installing plugins]]
Image:security-updates.jpg|<h3>Regular security updates</h3>Moodle is regularly updated with the latest security patches to help ensure your Moodle site is secure. <br>[[Security]]
Image:detailed-logs.jpg|<h3>Detailed reporting and logs</h3>View and generate reports on activity and participation at course and site level.<br>[[Site-wide reports]]
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===Always up-to-date===
[[Managing a Moodle site|See all site management and development features&rarr;]]
The Moodle project’s open-source approach means that Moodle is continually being reviewed and improved on to suit the current and evolving needs of its users.


===Moodle in your language===
==Course Development and Management Features==
Moodle’s multilingual capabilities ensure there are no linguistic limitations to learning online. The Moodle community has translated Moodle into more than 95 languages (and counting) so users can easily localise their Moodle site, along with plenty of resources, support and community discussions available in various languages.
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Image:direct-learning-path.jpg|<h3>Direct learning paths</h3>Design and manage courses to meet various requirements. Classes can be instructor-led, self-paced, blended or entirely online. <br>[[Pedagogy]]
==All-in-one learning platform==
Image:collaborative-activities.jpg|<h3>Encourage collaboration</h3>Built-in collaborative publishing features foster engagement and encourage content-driven collaboration. <br>[[Activities]]
Moodle provides the most flexible toolset to support both blended learning and 100% online courses. Configure Moodle by enabling or disabling core features, and easily integrate everything needed for a course using its complete range of built-in features, including external collaborative tools such as forums, wikis, chats and blogs.
Image:embed-external-tool.jpg|<h3>Embed external resources</h3>Teach materials and include assignments from other sites and connect to the gradebook in Moodle.<br>[[External tool]]
 
Image:built-in-media-support.jpg|<h3>Multimedia Integration</h3>Moodle’s built-in media support enables you to easily search for and insert video and audio files in your courses. <br>[[Working with media]]
==Highly flexible and fully customisable==
Image:manage-groups.jpg|<h3>Group management</h3>Group learners to share courses, differentiate activities and facilitate team work.<br>[[Groups]]
Because it is open-source, Moodle can be customised in any way and tailored to individual needs. Its modular set up and interoperable design allows developers to create plugins and integrate external applications to achieve specific functionalities. Extend what Moodle does by using freely available plugins and add-ons - the possibilities are endless!
Image:marking-workflow.jpg|<h3>Marking workflow</h3>Conveniently assign different markers to assignments, manage grade moderation and control when marks are released to individual learners.<br>[[Assignment module]]
 
Image:annotate-pdf.jpg|<h3>In-line marking</h3>Easily review and provide in-line feedback by annotating on PDF files directly within browser.<br>[[Assignment module]]
==Scalable to any size==
Image:peer-and-self-assessment.jpg|<h3>Peer and self assessment</h3>Built-in activities such as workshops and surveys encourages learners to view, grade and assess their own and other course members' work as a group.<br>[[Workshop]]
From a few students to millions of users, Moodle can be scaled to support the needs of both small classes and large organisations. Because of its flexibility and scalability, Moodle has been adapted for use across education, business, non-profit, government, and community contexts.
Image:badges.jpg|<h3>Integrated Badges</h3>Fully compatible with Mozilla Open Badges, motivate learners and reward participation and achievement with customised Badges. <br>[[Badges]]
 
Image:advanced-grading.jpg|<h3>Outcomes and rubrics</h3>Select from advanced grading methods to tailor the gradebook to your course and examination criteria.<br>[[Grades]]
==Robust, secure and private==
Image:private-classroom.jpg|<h3>Security and privacy</h3>Teach and share in a private space only you and your class can access.<br>[[Courses]]
Committed to safeguarding data security and user privacy, security controls are constantly being updated and implemented in Moodle development processes and software to protect against unauthorised access, data loss and misuse. Moodle can be easily deployed on a private secure cloud or server for complete control.  
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==Use anytime, anywhere, on any device==
Moodle is web-based and so can be accessed from anywhere in the world. With a default mobile-compatible (soon to be responsive) interface and cross-browser compatibility, content on the Moodle platform is easily accessible and consistent across different web browsers and devices.  
 
==Extensive resources available==
Access extensive Moodle documentation and user forums in multiple languages, free content and courses shared by Moodle users across the world, as well as hundreds of plugins and add-ons contributed by a large global community.
 
==Backed by a strong community==
The Moodle project is well-supported by an active international community, a team of dedicated full-time developers and a network of certified [[Moodle Partners]]. Driven by open collaboration and great community support, the project continues to achieve rapid bug fixes and improvements, with major new releases every six months.


[[Managing a Moodle course|See all course creation and management features&rarr;]]
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Latest revision as of 20:15, 8 July 2014

Moodle is a free, online Learning Management system enabling educators to create their own private website filled with dynamic courses that extend learning, any time, anywhere.

Whether you're a teacher, student or administrator, Moodle can meet your needs. Moodle’s extremely customisable core comes with many standard features. Take a look at a highlight of Moodle's core features below.

General Features

  • Modern, easy to use interface Designed to be responsive and accessible, the Moodle interface is easy to navigate on both desktop and mobile devices. View demo

    Modern, easy to use interface

    Designed to be responsive and accessible, the Moodle interface is easy to navigate on both desktop and mobile devices.
    View demo
  • Personalised Dashboard Organise and display courses the way you want, and view at a glance current tasks and messages. My home

    Personalised Dashboard

    Organise and display courses the way you want, and view at a glance current tasks and messages.
    My home
  • Collaborative tools and activities Work and learn together in forums, wikis, glossaries, database activities, and much more. Activities

    Collaborative tools and activities

    Work and learn together in forums, wikis, glossaries, database activities, and much more.
    Activities
  • All-in-one calendar Moodle’s calendar tool helps you keep track of your academic or company calendar, course deadlines, group meetings, and other personal events. Calendar

    All-in-one calendar

    Moodle’s calendar tool helps you keep track of your academic or company calendar, course deadlines, group meetings, and other personal events.
    Calendar
  • Convenient file management Drop and drop files from cloud storage services including MS Skydrive, Dropbox and Google Drive. Working with files

    Convenient file management

    Drop and drop files from cloud storage services including MS Skydrive, Dropbox and Google Drive.
    Working with files
  • Simple and intuitive text editor Format text and conveniently add media and images with an editor that works across all web browsers and devices. Text editor

    Simple and intuitive text editor

    Format text and conveniently add media and images with an editor that works across all web browsers and devices.
    Text editor
  • Notifications When enabled, users can receive automatic alerts on new assignments and deadlines, forum posts and also send private messages to one another. Messaging

    Notifications

    When enabled, users can receive automatic alerts on new assignments and deadlines, forum posts and also send private messages to one another.
    Messaging
  • Track progress Educators and learners can track progress and completion with an array of options for tracking individual activities or resources and at course level. Tracking progress

    Track progress

    Educators and learners can track progress and completion with an array of options for tracking individual activities or resources and at course level.
    Tracking progress

View the complete list of features→

Administrative Features

  • Customisable site design and layout Easily customise a Moodle theme with your logo, colour schemes and much more - or simply design your own theme. Themes

    Customisable site design and layout

    Easily customise a Moodle theme with your logo, colour schemes and much more - or simply design your own theme.
    Themes
  • Secure authentication and mass enrolment Over 50 authentication and enrolment options to add and enrol users to your Moodle site and courses. Authentication / Enrolment

    Secure authentication and mass enrolment

    Over 50 authentication and enrolment options to add and enrol users to your Moodle site and courses.
    Authentication / Enrolment
  • Multilingual capability Allow users to view course content and learn in their own language, or set it up for multilingual users and organisations. Language

    Multilingual capability

    Allow users to view course content and learn in their own language, or set it up for multilingual users and organisations.
    Language
  • Bulk course creation and easy backup Add courses in bulk, back up and restore large courses with ease. Bulk course upload

    Bulk course creation and easy backup

    Add courses in bulk, back up and restore large courses with ease.
    Bulk course upload
  • Manage user roles and permissions Address security concerns by defining roles to specify and manage user access. Roles and permissions

    Manage user roles and permissions

    Address security concerns by defining roles to specify and manage user access.
    Roles and permissions
  • Supports open standards Readily import and export IMS-LTI, SCORM courses and more into Moodle. SCORM / External tool

    Supports open standards

    Readily import and export IMS-LTI, SCORM courses and more into Moodle.
    SCORM / External tool
  • High interoperability Freely integrate external applications and content or create your own plugin for custom integrations. Standards

    High interoperability

    Freely integrate external applications and content or create your own plugin for custom integrations.
    Standards
  • Simple plugin management Install and disable plugins within a single admin interface. Installing plugins

    Simple plugin management

    Install and disable plugins within a single admin interface.
    Installing plugins
  • Regular security updates Moodle is regularly updated with the latest security patches to help ensure your Moodle site is secure. Security

    Regular security updates

    Moodle is regularly updated with the latest security patches to help ensure your Moodle site is secure.
    Security
  • Detailed reporting and logs View and generate reports on activity and participation at course and site level. Site-wide reports

    Detailed reporting and logs

    View and generate reports on activity and participation at course and site level.
    Site-wide reports

See all site management and development features→

Course Development and Management Features

  • Direct learning paths Design and manage courses to meet various requirements. Classes can be instructor-led, self-paced, blended or entirely online. Pedagogy

    Direct learning paths

    Design and manage courses to meet various requirements. Classes can be instructor-led, self-paced, blended or entirely online.
    Pedagogy
  • Encourage collaboration Built-in collaborative publishing features foster engagement and encourage content-driven collaboration. Activities

    Encourage collaboration

    Built-in collaborative publishing features foster engagement and encourage content-driven collaboration.
    Activities
  • Embed external resources Teach materials and include assignments from other sites and connect to the gradebook in Moodle. External tool

    Embed external resources

    Teach materials and include assignments from other sites and connect to the gradebook in Moodle.
    External tool
  • Multimedia Integration Moodle’s built-in media support enables you to easily search for and insert video and audio files in your courses. Working with media

    Multimedia Integration

    Moodle’s built-in media support enables you to easily search for and insert video and audio files in your courses.
    Working with media
  • Group management Group learners to share courses, differentiate activities and facilitate team work. Groups

    Group management

    Group learners to share courses, differentiate activities and facilitate team work.
    Groups
  • Marking workflow Conveniently assign different markers to assignments, manage grade moderation and control when marks are released to individual learners. Assignment module

    Marking workflow

    Conveniently assign different markers to assignments, manage grade moderation and control when marks are released to individual learners.
    Assignment module
  • In-line marking Easily review and provide in-line feedback by annotating on PDF files directly within browser. Assignment module

    In-line marking

    Easily review and provide in-line feedback by annotating on PDF files directly within browser.
    Assignment module
  • Peer and self assessment Built-in activities such as workshops and surveys encourages learners to view, grade and assess their own and other course members' work as a group. Workshop

    Peer and self assessment

    Built-in activities such as workshops and surveys encourages learners to view, grade and assess their own and other course members' work as a group.
    Workshop
  • Integrated Badges Fully compatible with Mozilla Open Badges, motivate learners and reward participation and achievement with customised Badges. Badges

    Integrated Badges

    Fully compatible with Mozilla Open Badges, motivate learners and reward participation and achievement with customised Badges.
    Badges
  • Outcomes and rubrics Select from advanced grading methods to tailor the gradebook to your course and examination criteria. Grades

    Outcomes and rubrics

    Select from advanced grading methods to tailor the gradebook to your course and examination criteria.
    Grades
  • Security and privacy Teach and share in a private space only you and your class can access. Courses

    Security and privacy

    Teach and share in a private space only you and your class can access.
    Courses

See all course creation and management features→

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