This page provides basic information regarding navigating in Moodle. If you do not find your answer here and have checked the other instructions on Moodle in the KnowledgeBase, including Moodle Overview for Faculty or Moodle Overview for Students, please email your question to moodle@depauw.edu.
Please note the number of blocks and their content will change depending on where you are in Moodle – on the homepage or in a course.
Moodle login
Moodle works best with the latest version of Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome for both Macintosh and Windows environments. Please click on the previously noted browser link to download the latest version.
- Browse to moodle.depauw.edu.
- Find the Login block in the left-hand column.
- Complete the Username and Password fields with your DePauw Account (e-Services, network) username and password. (Note: See Change DePauw Account: Change password for password assistance.)
- Click Login.
Moodle home page
After logging into Moodle, the Moodle home page is displayed. In the upper right-side of the screen, your login information and the Logout button are displayed. The right-side column displays DePauw-specific information about Moodle, including the latest news and activity. The left-side column contains the Navigation and DePauw Links blocks.
Welcome to Moodle
The welcome section contains information about the preferred browser, important reminders, codes of conduct, and site news.
- Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome – The recommended Web browsers for full functionality for both Macintosh and Windows.
- Important reminders – Suggestions for the most common Moodle problems as well as changes in procedures.
- Codes of Conduct – The codes of conduct guide for student, faculty, and staff on Moodle courses/sites.
- Site news – News on scheduled maintenance times and other Moodle news.
Navigation block
- Home – Directs users back to the DePauw Moodle home page.
- My home – Takes users to their personalized dashboard. This personalized dashboard is where users can view their messages, course overview, calendar, and upcoming events. Once you are on the My home page, you can reorganize that page by clicking the Customize this page button in the upper right corner.
- My Courses – Lists the users courses and sites. The courses are displayed by semester, and then category.
- Moodle Help – Links to the DePauw KnowledgeBase page for Moodle help.
- Libraries – Linked to DePauw University library Home page.
- Google Apps – Links to Gmail.
- Campus Labs – Links to Campus Labs.
- e-Services – Links to DePauw e-Services.
- ARC – Links to Academic Resource Center on DePauw’s website.
Logout
A Logout link appears in the upper-right hand corner of most Moodle pages.
Updated: 11/15/2022