by Chris Richter | Dec 13, 2019 | Moodle, Moodle administrators, Moodle developer
In Moodle there is a dropdown menu on the right that allows you to check your profile, grades, messages and preferences as well as the log out button. As an administrator, it is possible to add extra items to this menu that can link to your own external websites or...
by Chris Richter | Nov 20, 2019 | Moodle, Moodle administrators, Moodle developer
At some stage you will be asked if you can use the Mobile App for Moodle. The Moodle Mobile App can be downloaded form the Apple Store or from Google Play. The App download on an Android phone looks like this. When you open the App you will see a screen that has this...
by Chris Richter | Nov 14, 2019 | Moodle, Moodle administrators, Moodle developer
Administrators please note: When you upgrade your Moodle server or Boost theme you will lose these changes. ALSO – please only make these changes on a staging or test server before you move the changes to a production environment. In some cases, you may want to...
by Chris Richter | Nov 13, 2019 | Moodle, Moodle administrators
Well this is going to be extremely useful in helping out teachers and course creators. They will think you are amazing. Setting the course defaults allows you to do exactly that, set the default fields for when courses are created and more. As an administrator, go to...
by Chris Richter | Nov 6, 2019 | Moodle, Moodle administrators, Moodle developer
You should not need to check the PHP info file very often – if ever. But as an administrator it is useful to know where to find it and what it contains. To view the PHP info file, go to Site administration > Server > PHP info What is the PHP...
by Chris Richter | Oct 23, 2019 | Moodle, Moodle administrators
This is a must-have plugin that will make your life easier. Install it on your staging and production servers if required. https://moodle.org/plugins/report_customsql The plugin allows you to run SQL queries on your database to check or report on data. Site...
Chris is a web developer and online eduction consultant. Chris has worked with Australia’s largest education organisations providing online education support and training in Moodle and other learning management systems. Chris has high level skills in LMS implementation and content development for online courses. Chris is also involved in the Australian music scene, supporting Australian musicians and performers.