Student Quick Start

Instructors use assignment activities in a Moodle course to collect submissions electronically for a given assignment.  Your course may have multiple assignment activities. 

Each assignment uses the same the same icon:

You can find your assignments posted in different weekly topics.  Select the link to open the assignment. 

Calendar

Another way to access your assignments is to look at the class calendar.  Assignments with due dates will appear here. 

Activities Block

Another way to access your assignments is to view the Activities page in a course.  There is a link at the top of the course beneath the course name. 

Selecting the Assignments link will show you all the activities in the course:

Select the assignments drop down to view quick access links to all the assignments in the class.

1. Click on the name of the assignment.

   

2. Scroll down and select Add Submission.

   

3. Many of your classes will ask you to upload a file.  Drag and drop the file into the upload area or select the folder icon to upload an assignment.

   

4. Select Save changes.

   

5. Depending upon the settings of the assignment you may be asked to select another Submit assignment button.

Only upload the file type requested by your instructor. 

Moodle allows file uploads from a computer up to 60 MB. If a file is larger than 60 MB, first upload it to Box or Google, then add it to Moodle from there.

When uploading any video or audio file for a course in Moodle, use Echo360. Echo360 is the preferred platform because it ensures your files are compatible, accessible, and viewable for your instructors and classmates across all devices. Whether it’s for a presentation, a language practice assignment, or a reflective journal, Echo360 optimizes the process—avoiding file compatibility issues and ensuring smoother playback within Moodle. By using Echo360, you’re also helping keep Moodle organized, making it easier for instructors to access and assess your work.

1. Open the assignment that requires a video submission. 
2. Select the Blue Button from the text editor toolbar.

   

3. On the next screen you have options.  Note: Selecting the Upload Content Option only uploads the media to Echo360.  After uploading the video, select Choose existing Content to embed the video in the online text submission box. 

   

4. Once you verify the link to the video is embedded, you can submit the assignment in Moodle.