Section outline

    • Embedding Google Workspace Files in Moodle (copy) Page

      When files stored in Google Workspace are linked in Moodle using the ATTO text editor, the content along with all of the available controls are there.  The specific controls depends on the Google account the user has used to log in. Changing the account in the browser being used and refreshing the Moodle page will change the controls.

    • Google Drive: Embedding Files from You Personal Drive Account Page
    • Linking to Documents with a URL Page

      One option for pointing students and others to a Google Document; this options is available only to teachers and contributors. 

    • Streaming Video form the Nahman-Watson LIbrary Page

      First half is the technical aspect of using library streaming services; second half discusses how licenses work with both library materials and Netflix/Hulu/Amazon.

    • Screen Capture with Screencastify Page

      Screencastify allows users to capture what is displayed in Google Chrome (along with either audio or video). Recordings up to 5 minutes can be created and are stored in users' Google Drive. This page takes users through the steps of using Screencastify and adding closed captions to the videos.

    • Why Pages?

      Regardless of the type of file on content being embedded, it is recommended the files be linked from Moodle pages. The rationale for that recommendation is described on this page.

    • Using the "ATTO text editor"

    • An Overview of the ATTO Text Editor Page

      This video includes seps for adding Images, Pre-formatted Text, and Equations in the ATTO Text Editor

    • Adding YouTube Videos with the ATTO Text Editor Page

      All GCC users (both student accounts and faculty and staff accounts) can log on to YouTube using their GCC email credentials. Users can upload videos to YouTube and manage them at studio.youtube.com. 

    • Adding an Image in the ATTO Text Editor Page

      User create pages, forum posts and replies, and many other types of content with the ATTO text editor. This video shows how to add an image to the content you create with it. 

    • Components for Learning Page
    • Recording Audio & Video in ATTO Page

    • Interaction in Moodle

    • See How Forums Work Page

      This page contains a video gives a quick demonstration of how forums work in Moodle.

    • Hot Questions Page

      • Students respond to a prompt
      • All appear on one page
      • No replies
      • Upvotes

    • "Attaching" a Document to a Forum Post or Reply Page

      If you want to include a document (such as a PDF, Word file, image, Excel workbook, PowerPoint presentation, or other file) to your forum post or reply, follow the direction here.

    • Grading Forums Page
      In summer 2020, we upgraded to Moodle 3.9 which includes "Whole forum grading." This allows instructors to see students' participation on a single page and enter grades easily. 
    • Forum Subscriptions Page
      When subscribed to forums, updates are sent to users' email. This page summarizes how to configure it.
    • Class Announcements Page

      There is a "Course Announcements" forum added to each Moodle classroom at GCC by default. Any announcements added to that forum are both posted there and sent to students automatically. 

    • Forums in "Group Mode" Page

      This page take you through the steps of creating a forum that students complete in "group mode" which means they post and reply only to those who have been assigned to the same group.

    • Rating Forums Page

      This is the "old" method of grading forums. Some faculty configure this to allow another method of interacting on forums.

    • Get Started with Hypothes.is Updated April 2021 Page

      This is a group annotation tool that has been recommended at GCC since early 2020. This page demonstrates creating an account, installing the Chrome extension, and adding annotations to a web page. 

    • Private Hypothes.is Groups April 2021 Page

      This is a group annotation tool that has been recommended at GCC since early 2020. This page demonstrates creating and using a private group.

    • Allow Students to Add Items to Annotate with Hypothes.is Page
    • Students Folder Page

      Add a folder where students can upload files. This can also be a better option for adding files to your course than the Folder activity.

    • Media Collection Page

      Add a collection of student-created galleries where you and students can upload files to be viewed by everyone in the course.

    • Student Folders Page

      Use this tool to provide a place where students can contribute files to your classroom

    • Adding Word Documents and PowerPoint Presentations Page