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Moodle Resources

Moodle is the Learning Management System (LMS) used at TRU. Moodle is the primary virtual space where you can manage your course, and where students can engage in asynchronous discussions, submit or attempt online assessments, view their grades, and access digital resources. Moodle has a variety of resource types that you can select from, depending on what type of resource you are wanting to share and how you are wanting to organize your virtual space. Here are a few of the most common resource types:

• Files 
  The file resource enables a teacher to provide a file (Word, Excel, PDF, PowerPoint etc.) as an individual course resource. Where possible, the file will be displayed within the course interface; otherwise students will be prompted to download it. This might include uploading your course syllabus, presentation files, or a course reading.
• Folders 
  The folder resource enables a teacher to display a number of related files inside a single folder, reducing scrolling on the course page. 
• URLs
  The URL module enables a teacher to provide a web link as a course resource. Anything that is freely available online, such as documents or images, can be linked to; the URL doesn’t have to be the home page of a website. There are a number of display options for the URL, such as embedded or opening in a new window. Note that URLs can also be added to any other resource or activity type by adding a hyperlink through the text editor.
• Pages 
  The page resource enables a teacher to create a web page resource within Moodle using the text editor. A page can display text, images, sound, video, web links and embedded code. Advantages of using the Page resource rather than the File resource include the resource being more accessible (for example to users of mobile devices) and easier to update. For large amounts of content, it’s recommended that a Book is used rather than a Page.
• Books 
  The book module enables a teacher to create a multi-page resource in a book-like format, with chapters and subchapters. Books can contain media files as well as text and are useful for displaying lengthy passages of information which can be broken down into sections.
• Text & Media Area
  The Text and Media Area enables you to display text and multimedia directly on the course page. You can use a Text and Media Area to:
  – Split up a long list of course activities with a subheading or an image
  – Display an embedded video directly on the course page
  – Add a short description to a course section

Kaltura

Kaltura is a media platform used for creating, storing, editing, and sharing multimedia content. It is integrated directly in Moodle, meaning you can record or upload videos to share with your students directly in Moodle. You can also access Kaltura outside of Moodle at media.tru.ca if you are wanting to record or share videos externally. Students also have access to Kaltura, meaning they can record and share their own videos!