Resources are the content that an instructor adds to the course. It is used to upload files (such as PowerPoint's, images, PDFs, multimedia, external links) and create web pages which in turn, students can select from the centre block of the course to view.
Only instructors can use the Add a resource feature. If you wish students to contribute content, an instructor must use the Add an Activity function.
Adding a Resource
- Once you are within your course as an instructor, select the button Turn editing on, located in the top right hand corner.
- The course view will change slightly, now giving you editing privileges.
- As every block shows the Add a resource drop down menu, choose a location you would like to add content to.
- Using the drop down menu under Add a resource, select which resource you would like to add.
To hide specific resources from students, show, delete, and move, see Manipulating Resources.
Types of Resources and their use
The following provides a description of each available resource instructors may use, and an image example. To view specific information on adding and using each, select the resource name.
Resource |
Types of Uses |
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Insert a Label |
In each Topic or Weekly block area, you can add text and small images. This allows you to add instructions or other content between resources to give direction to students. |
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Add a Lightbox Gallery |
Allows you to create image galleries within your course. The main configuration option involves telling Moodle which folder within your course file system contains the images you wish to include in the gallery. The gallery creates thumbnail images, that students can then select to view. |
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Compose a Text page |
Composing a text page is very quick and easy, but it allows only limited formatting. Think of it as a plain vanilla page where no images, colours, or multimedia is used. Typical use: instructor contact information or brief introduction. |
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Compose a web page |
You can compose a variety of web pages using an easy editor. This helps you add online content to your course, without cluttering your centre block. You can add written content, images, a list of external links, videos and much more. |
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Link to a file or link to a website |
You may link to an individual file that you have uploaded into your course file system. You may also use this resource to link to an external website for students to view. |
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Display a folder |
Allows you to show a File Folder and its contents that you have created in your course file system (located in your Administration block). Rather than linking to individual files, cluttering your centre block, you can link to one folder that contains all the documents or multimedia you wish your students to read or view. |
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Add an IMS content package |
A structured format for learning content. You may find IMS content packages ready-made for certain topics available online for free or for purchase. Otherwise, you will not have any need for using this type of resource. |
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