Moodle (v4.5) is Colby’s learning management system, supporting faculty in designing engaging courses, managing day-to-day instruction, and streamlining academic workflows. Access Moodle using your Colby credentials here.
Core Tools & Pedagogical Features:
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Course Setup & Content Delivery: Organize course modules, upload syllabi, share multimedia resources, and restrict access by date or completion.
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Assignment & Grading: Create digital submission portals, set up customizable rubrics, provide inline feedback, and manage the Gradebook efficiently.
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Student Assessment & Analytics: Build online quizzes, conduct surveys, and monitor student engagement and progress throughout the semester.
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Communication & Engagement: Post class-wide announcements, host discussion boards, and foster group collaboration.
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Integrations & Outcomes: Link external academic tools, set learning outcomes, and manage course competencies.
Help & Resources
Getting Started
Review the Getting Started with Moodle guide and the Moodle Start-of-Semester Checklist to quickly set up your course for the term.
Moodle Faculty Resource Site
Colby’s primary platform for comprehensive Moodle documentation and support. Click “Enroll me” upon visiting to self-enroll in the site.
Moodle Demo Site: The Art of the Possible
Experience Moodle 4.5 from a student’s perspective and explore pedagogical possibilities beyond basic file sharing. Click “Enroll me” to self-enroll.
Moodle Mondays with CATS
A casual, drop-in session for instructors to ask questions, brainstorm course design, and discover practical teaching tips.
• Dates: Aug. 17 – Dec. 14 (Updated each semester)
• Day & Time: Mondays, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Location: Miller 105 Faculty Instructional Technology (FIT) Lab, or via Zoom
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