This section introduces Moodle 4.1’s key setup steps and dashboard basics for new users.

Articles (13)

Pinned Article "I can't see my course in Moodle?" - 3 Things to Try

If you cannot find your course then here are a few tips that answer some of the common questions.

Pinned Article Course Building Series

This series of screencasts takes you through set up and course building basics for Moodle at Okanagan College.

Pinned Article Logging into Moodle

A short run through of how to login to Moodle.

Pinned Article Moodle 4.1 - An Introductory Overview of Key Features

An overview of Moodle 4.1 including how to navigate, access key features and create content.

Add Links in Moodle (Two Ways)

Two ways to add links in Moodle: use URL for a standalone link with optional completion tracking, or Text & media area to embed links inline for layout control; pick URL for tracking, text/media for design.

Adding Text to Your Course

Learn how to add and format text, lists, create quotes and how to embed video in Moodle.

An Overview of the Moodle 4.1 Dashboard

Tips for navigating the dashboard and how to find future and past courses in Moodle.

Change your Email Address and Profile Picture

Step-by-step instructions showing how to update your profile picture and email address in Moodle.

Customise Dashboard Course List & Find Missing Courses in Moodle

If you are missing courses or want to customise the list of course on your Moodle Dashboard this quick tutorial will show you how.

How to backup your Moodle course files

Keeping a backup of your course content will allow you to save those files outside of Moodle on your Okanagan College OneDrive folder.

Overview of Interface and Editing in Moodle 4.1

Introduction to navigating and editing in Moodle 4.1

Record a Course Intro Video with Kaltura in Moodle

Learn how to use Kaltura Express Capture to record an intro video for your course in Moodle.

Uploading and Updating Your Syllabus in Moodle

This guide shows educators how to upload a syllabus to Moodle, enable completion tracking so students confirm they’ve accessed it, and update the file each semester without changing course links.