When students submit scanned assignments to Moodle, inconsistent page sizes can cause problems for instructors reviewing work online. If the scanned file is larger than standard Letter size (8.5" × 11"), the document may display with wide margins, awkward zoom levels, or require horizontal scrolling to read — which slows down grading and can make feedback more difficult to provide. Ensuring all scanned pages are formatted at 8.5" × 11" keeps submissions clean, consistent, and easy to view directly within Moodle’s document viewer, reducing frustration for both students and instructors.
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📄 Scanning & Submitting at 8.5" × 11" (Letter Size)
Instructor guidance for students using any scanner or phone app.
✅ Before You Scan
- Use a regular Letter sheet: 8.5" × 11".
- If your app has settings, choose Letter (8.5" × 11") as the page size.
- Set resolution to 200–300 DPI for clear text/images.
📱 Using a Phone Scanning App (Adobe Scan, Microsoft Lens, iOS Notes, CamScanner)
- Place the page flat; capture the whole sheet in good light.
- Use the app’s automatic crop, then adjust so only the page is visible.
- Save/export as PDF.
- Check the export options for Letter or similar page size.
🖨️ Using a Flatbed or Office Scanner
- Place the page face down on the glass.
- Select Letter (8.5" × 11") as the scan size.
- Save as PDF.
🔍 After You Scan — Check the File
- PDF: Open the file and view Properties/Info → Page Size. It should read 8.5" × 11" (≈ 612 × 792 points).
- Image (JPEG/PNG): At 300 DPI, Letter size is about 2550 × 3300 pixels (at 200 DPI it’s ~1700 × 2200 px).
⚡ If Your File Isn’t 8.5" × 11"
- Use your app’s Export or Print to PDF and pick Letter.
- Free PDF tools can resize to Letter if needed.
- As a last resort, re-scan with the correct page size selected.
Tip: Clear, high-contrast scans (no shadows; pages aligned) make grading faster and more accurate.