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Moodle is an active and evolving product. This page lists just some of the many features it contains:
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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.  


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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 and download the file  [[:File:Moodle_features_students.pdf|Moodle features for students]]
(pdf) comparing the LMS, Moodle app and offline features.


== Overall design ==
==General Features==
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Image:Moodle_Modern_Interface2_March_2017.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.moodledemo.net/ View demo]
Image:Dashboard35+.png|<h3>Personalised Dashboard</h3>Display current, past and future courses, along with tasks due.<br>[[Dashboard]]
Image:FeaturesForum.png|<h3>Collaborative tools and activities</h3>Work and learn together in forums, wikis, glossaries, database activities, and much more.<br>[[Activities]]
Image:FeaturesCalendar.png|<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:FileManagementNewFeatures.png|<h3>Convenient file management</h3>Drag and drop files from cloud storage services including MS OneDrive, Dropbox and Google Drive.<br>[[Working with files]]
Image:TextEditorFeatureNew.png|<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:NotificationsFeaturesNew.png|<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:AcitivityReportFeaturesNew.png|<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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*  Promotes a social constructionist pedagogy (collaboration, activities, critical reflection, etc)
[[Main page|View the complete list of features&rarr;]]
* Suitable for 100% online classes as well as supplementing face-to-face learning
* Simple, lightweight, efficient, compatible, low-tech browser interface
* Easy to install on almost any platform that supports PHP. Requires only one database (and can share it).
* Full database abstraction supports all major brands of database (except for initial table definition)
* Course listing shows descriptions for every course on the server, including accessibility to guests.
* Courses can be categorised and searched - one Moodle site can support thousands of courses
* Emphasis on strong security throughout. Forms are all checked, data validated, cookies encrypted etc
* Most text entry areas (resources, forum postings etc) can be edited using an embedded WYSIWYG HTML editor


== Site management ==
==Administrative Features==


*  Site is managed by an admin user, defined during setup
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* Plug-in "themes" allow the admin to customise the site colours, fonts, layout etc to suit local needs
Image:CustomTheme17.png|<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]]
* Plug-in activity modules can be added to existing Moodle installations
Image:EnrolmentFeaturesNew.png|<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]]
* Plug-in language packs allow full localisation to any language. These can be edited using a built-in web-based editor. Currently there are language packs for over [http://download.moodle.org/lang/ 60 languages].
Image:MultiLingualFeaturesNew.png|<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]]
* The code is clearly-written PHP under a GPL license - easy to modify to suit your needs
Image:CourseUploadFeaturesNew.png|<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:RolesFeaturesNew.png|<h3>Manage user roles and permissions</h3>Address security concerns by defining roles to specify and manage user access.<br>[[Roles and permissions]]
Image:StandardsFeaturesNew.png|<h3>Supports open standards</h3>Readily import and export IMS-LTI, SCORM courses and more into Moodle. <br> [[Standards]]
Image:LTIFeaturesNew.png|<h3>High interoperability</h3>Freely integrate external applications and content or create your own plugin for custom integrations. <br> [[SCORM]] / [[External tool]]
Image:PluginsFeaturesNew.png|<h3>Simple plugin management</h3>Install and disable plugins within a single admin interface. <br>[[Installing plugins]]
Image:SecurityFeaturesNew.png|<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:LogsFeaturesNew.png|<h3>Detailed reporting and logs</h3>View and generate reports on activity and participation at course and site level.<br>[[Site-wide reports]]
</img></gallery>


== User management ==
[[Managing a Moodle site|See all site management and development features&rarr;]]


*  Goals are to reduce admin involvement to a minimum, while retaining high security
==Course Development and Management Features==
* Supports a range of authentication mechanisms through plug-in authentication modules, allowing easy integration with existing systems.
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* Standard email method: students can create their own login accounts. Email addresses are verified by confirmation.
Image:LearningPathFeatures1New.png|<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]]
* LDAP method: account logins can be checked against an LDAP server. Admin can specify which fields to use.
Image:CollaborativeFeaturesNew.png|<h3>Encourage collaboration</h3>Built-in collaborative publishing features foster engagement and encourage content-driven collaboration. <br>[[Activities]]
* IMAP, POP3, NNTP: account logins are checked against a mail or news server. SSL, certificates and TLS are supported.
Image:LTIFeaturesNew.png|<h3>Embed external resources</h3>Teach materials and include assignments from other sites and connect to the gradebook in Moodle.<br>[[External tool]]
* External database: any database containing at least two fields can be used as an external authentication source.
Image:InsertMediaFeaturesNew.png|<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]]
* Each person requires only one account for the whole server - each account can have different access
Image:GroupsFeaturesNew.png|<h3>Group management</h3>Group learners to share courses, differentiate activities and facilitate team work.<br>[[Groups]]
* An admin account controls the creation of courses and creates teachers by assigning users to courses
Image:MarkingWorkflowFeaturesNew.png|<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]]
* A course creator account is only allowed to create courses and teach in them
Image:GradingFeaturesNew.png|<h3>In-line marking</h3>Easily review and provide in-line feedback by annotating files directly within browser.<br>[[Assignment module]]
* Teachers may have editing privileges removed so that they can't modify the course (eg for part-time tutors)
Image:PeerSelfAssessmentFeaturesNew.png|<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]]
* Security - teachers can add an "enrolment key" to their courses to keep out non-students. They can give out this key face-to-face or via personal email etc
Image:BadgesFeaturesNew.png|<h3>Integrated Badges</h3>Fully compatible with Mozilla Open Badges, motivate learners and reward participation and achievement with customised Badges. <br>[[Badges]]
* Teachers can enrol students manually if desired
Image:RubricFeaturesNew.png|<h3>Outcomes and rubrics</h3>Select from advanced grading methods to tailor the gradebook to your course and examination criteria.<br>[[Grades]]
* Teachers can unenrol students manually if desired, otherwise they are automatically unenrolled after a certain period of inactivity (set by the admin)
Image:CompetenciesFeaturesNew.png|<h3>Competency based marking</h3>Set up competencies with personal learning plans across courses and activities..<br>[[Competencies]]
* Students are encouraged to build an online profile including photos, description. Email addresses can be protected from display if required.
Image:SecureEnrolmentFeaturesNew.png|<h3>Security and privacy</h3>Teach and share in a private space only you and your class can access.<br>[[Courses]]
* Every user can specify their own timezone, and every date in Moodle is translated to that timezone (eg posting dates, assignment due dates etc)
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* Every user can choose the language used for the Moodle interface (English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese etc)


== Course management ==
[[Managing a Moodle course|See all course creation and management features&rarr;]]
 
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*  A full teacher has full control over all settings for a course, including restricting other teachers
[[fr:Fonctionnalités]]
* Choice of course formats such as by week, by topic or a discussion-focussed social format
[[es:Características]]
* Flexible array of course activities - Forums, Journals, Quizzes, Resources, Choices, Surveys, Assignments, Chats, Workshops
[[de:Funktionalitäten]]
* Recent changes to the course since the last login can be displayed on the course home page - helps give sense of community
[[it:Funzionalità]]
* Most text entry areas (resources, forum postings etc) can be edited using an embedded WYSIWYG HTML editor
* All grades for Forums, Journals, Quizzes and Assignments can be viewed on one page (and downloaded as a spreadsheet file)
* Full user logging and tracking - activity reports for each student are available with graphs and details about each module (last access, number of times read) as well as a detailed "story" of each students involvement including postings etc on one page.
* Mail integration - copies of forum posts, teacher feedback etc can be mailed in HTML or plain text.
* Custom scales - teachers can define their own scales to be used for grading forums and assignments
* Courses can be packaged as a single zip file using the Backup function. These can be restored on any Moodle server.
 
 
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Latest revision as of 06:37, 3 November 2020

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 and download the file Moodle features for students (pdf) comparing the LMS, Moodle app and offline features.

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 Display current, past and future courses, along with tasks due. Dashboard

    Personalised Dashboard

    Display current, past and future courses, along with tasks due.
    Dashboard
  • 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 Drag and drop files from cloud storage services including MS OneDrive, Dropbox and Google Drive. Working with files

    Convenient file management

    Drag and drop files from cloud storage services including MS OneDrive, 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. Standards

    Supports open standards

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

    High interoperability

    Freely integrate external applications and content or create your own plugin for custom integrations.
    SCORM / External tool
  • 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 files directly within browser. Assignment module

    In-line marking

    Easily review and provide in-line feedback by annotating 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
  • Competency based marking Set up competencies with personal learning plans across courses and activities.. Competencies

    Competency based marking

    Set up competencies with personal learning plans across courses and activities..
    Competencies
  • 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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