What types of data does Moodle collect?

Moodle uses or may use cookies and/or web beacons to help us determine and identify repeat visitors, the type of content and sites to which a user of our site links, the length of time each user spends on any particular area of our site, and the specific functionalities that users choose to use.

What is the database of Moodle?

Moodle's database is typically MySQL or Postgres, but can also be Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle.

Does Moodle have analytics?

Yes, Moodle has analytics! Moodle provides LMS analytics through a variety of built-in reports based on log data, giving the educator a holistic picture of the participants in their learning journey over a specified period of time.

What is the main purpose of Moodle?

Moodle (/ˈmuːdəl/ MOO-dəl) is a free and open-source learning management system written in PHP and distributed under the GNU General Public License. Moodle is used for blended learning, distance education, flipped classroom and other online learning projects in schools, universities, workplaces and other sectors.

What are the privacy policies of Moodle?

At Moodle we do not collect, use or monetise any student data or anyone's personal information from any of the thousands of Moodle LMS sites that exist worldwide. As an open source platform, Moodle LMS enables your organisation to have complete control over your data, including how and where you store it.

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What can Moodle see?

Can Moodle detect cheating?

Activity Logs: Moodle tracks student activity, helping educators identify unusual patterns. Quiz Security: Features like timed quizzes, randomized question orders, and question shuffling make cheating more challenging. Plagiarism Detection: Integrations with plagiarism detection tools can flag copied content.

Does Moodle track tabs?

The Myth of Tab Switch Detection: Contrary to popular belief, Moodle itself does not have built-in tab switch detection capabilities. The platform cannot directly determine whether learners have switched to another tab while accessing course content or taking assessments.

What are the disadvantages of Moodle?

Outdated and Confusing User Interface: Several users have expressed dissatisfaction with the user interface of Moodle, finding it to be dated and confusing. They feel that it is difficult to navigate and locate specific features within the platform.

Why do schools use Moodle?

Moodle LMS enables you to create safe, secure, accessible and flexible online spaces for young learners in traditional K-12 schools, distance education or home schooling.

Can Moodle track what you are doing?

Moodle allows instructors to request reports detailing which resources and activities of a course have been accessed, when, and by whom. Moodle produces several kinds of reports: Logs – generates a filtered report showing information about a particular activity or student.

Does Moodle collect data?

We take your privacy very seriously. In order to provide access to this site, we need to collect and store personal information about you.

Can professors see what you do on Moodle?

All activity in Moodle is logged. Pretty much all activity on the Internet is logged - it is not a matter of privacy. However, if the teacher posts the test on Moodle prior to the test, it does not seem totally fair that you would get in trouble for that.

Where does Moodle store data?

"moodledata" is a folder that contains user files, course files, site language, cached and other information. It is created in the Moodle install process. It should be located outside of the "moodle" folder and is called by default "moodledata".

How does Moodle store data?

Moodle stores files in the Moodle data directory. This is a location on your server defined by you when you install Moodle. You can check the location of that directory in the Moodle config.

How do I clean up my Moodle database?

An administrator can limit the size of certain tables in the database by setting appropriate options in Administration > Site administration > Server > Cleanup.

Which LMS is better than Moodle?

What are the pros and cons of Moodle?

Moodle is flexible, scalable and offers an active community support which makes it suitable for us to use. Moodle is highly customizable so it can be tailored to suit your specific needs. It is not suitable for everyone because it has a steep learning curve.

Is Moodle obsolete?

Moodle HQ has decided to stop active development of the Moodle Desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux from 1 May 2021. Apple's recent changes in macOS provide support for iOS apps and Windows will soon provide support for Android apps.

Does Moodle take pictures of you?

Moodle proctoring is a quizaccess plugin to capture the user's picture via webcam to identify who is attempting the Moodle Quiz. It will capture the picture automatically every 30 seconds and store it as a PNG image. It also captures the screenshot during the quiz.

Can Moodle see your camera?

Moodle proctoring plugin is a quizaccess plugin to capture a user's picture via webcam to identify who is attempting the Moodle quiz. It will capture the picture of the user's webcam automatically every 30 seconds and store it as a PNG image.

Can Moodle see if I copy and paste?

Moodle itself does not have a built-in feature to detect copy and paste directly. However, Moodle can integrate with third-party tools or plugins that may offer plagiarism detection capabilities. These tools can analyze submitted content and compare it to a wide range of online sources to check for similarities.

Can Moodle detect AI writing?

Detect plagiarism: AI-generated content, similarities, obfuscation, and more. CopyCheck is a commercial plagiarism detection service which is fully integrated in the Moodle core and in Moodle assignments.

How do teachers know if you cheat on an online test?

With the right procedures in place, any online exam can detect cheating. Authentication measures, web monitoring, data forensics, and proctoring (just to name a few) all make it hard for test takers to get away with ever cheating on your test.

Can professors tell if you cheat online?

Professors often use Google or another search engine to determine whether or not a student has plagiarized content from the Internet. Students who copy and paste entire blocks of text from online encyclopedias and other types of websites often get caught this way.