Resources

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.

Moodle 2.0 Add resource drop down menu

Links for more information about specific resources can be found in the template to the right.

Examples of resources

Some resources created in demo.moodle.net

• File - 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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
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