Moodle content guide

Moodle has a range of resources that lecturers use to present content to you. Providing content online gives you the opportunity to study at a time, pace and place that suits your requirements. 

Your modules will be laid out with content organised in topics or by week. Depending on the format used, these topics will be displayed in sections or in a grid.

• Your content can be presented in a variety of Moodle formats which open within the module.
• Some of your content will be available as downloadable PowerPoints, PDFs and word documents.

Access content from the module page

Select the title of content from the main module page to open or download.

Access content from the module index

Select the title of a resource of activity from the Module Index to open.

Your modules will normally be laid out in two columns. The main column contains your module content which is organised by topic or by week. If your content is presented in collapsed topics, where only the header is visible, select the section header to open and view the content available. You simply select the link to the content to open it.

• Your content can be presented in a variety of Moodle formats which open within the module.
• Some of your content will be available as downloadable PowerPoints, PDFs and word documents.

1. Select the Download Alternative Formats icon that appears next to file resources. An overlay window will open.

   

2. Choose the alternative format that is best for your needs and select the Download button.

   

3. The file will be produced in the background. Once ready, it will download to your computer. This can take a few seconds.
4. Select the x icon on the top right of the alternative formats overlay to return to your Moodle module.

The Library Service’s accessibility pages have a wealth of resources to support additional needs and assistive technology users. Additionally, the Student Counselling, Mental Health & Accessibility Service has more information regarding reasonable adjustments. You can also email the Disability team to discuss your requirements for module resources in an alternative format.