Where are courses stored in Moodle?

"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 do I find my courses on Moodle?

Accessed from the main site navigation at the top of the screen, the My courses page displays the Course overview block to display the courses a user is enrolled in.

Where does Moodle save files?

The default file system shipped with Moodle stores all files on disk within the moodledata sub-directory of $CFG->dataroot . Suppose a file has a content hash of 081371cb102fa559e81993fddc230c79205232ce , then it will be stored in on disk as moodledata/filedir/08/13/081371cb102fa559e81993fddc230c79205232ce .

Where are course backups stored in Moodle?

where '--courseid' is the id of the course that you want to backup. The . mbz backup file for courseid=25 will be stored in the backup subfolder in the Moodledata ($CFG->dataroot) folder.

Is there a way to access old Moodle courses?

Accessing Old Moodle courses

All courses prior to academic year 2020 - 2021 are on the Moodle site. To access your past Moodle course, browse to http://moodle.yorku.ca, login with your Passport York (PPY) credentials and click on the course title in your dashboard.

Moodle Course backup

Why can't I see my courses in Moodle?

If your dashboard isn't currently showing the course(s) you need, scroll to the bottom of the list and check to make sure that there isn't more than one page of course cards. Your filter is set to exclude courses that haven't started yet: This is by far the most common cause.

How do I find hidden courses on Moodle?

How do I backup all my Moodle courses?

So how can you make a backup of your Moodle course? Click the gear menu and then select “backup.” Use the checkboxes to decide what you would like to bring over with your copy of the course. For example, if you want to include blocks but not filters unclick the filter checkbox and leave the blocks checkbox ticked.

How do I access my Moodle database?

The MoodleBox allows access to the Moodle database for administration purpose, via the Adminer software. To access to login interface, type the following URL http://moodlebox.home/adminer.php in the address bar of your browser, and type the credentials below.

How do I export course data from Moodle?

Exporting Content From Moodle

From within a course, from the course Administration menu, choose Backup. Select whether to export as a Common Cartridge or a native Moodle file. Follow the succession of screens, to complete the process.

How do I manage files in Moodle?

In your Private Files window you can upload new files and folders and download all your current files. Any file listed will be available to use in your course Activities and Resources: Page 3 Select a file to edit by clicking on it. In the Edit Menu you can choose to delete, download and rename your file.

Can professors see what you download on Moodle?

Instructor tracking can include but is not limited to: viewing your logins, downloads, page clicks, and traffic. Instructors can also generate and analyze reports from your student data.

Does Moodle have a library?

​ The library is built right into Moodle, but is only shown to developers. You can find it in your site by navigating to Site administration -> Development -> UI Component library. If you cannot see "UI Component library" then you will need to build it first - see below.

Where do I find my course ID in Moodle?

In the Moodle database, you will find the CourseID number in the mdl_course table in the idnumber field: If you want to use a flat file to mass-enroll a ...

How do I add my course to Moodle?

Go to Administration > Site Administration > Courses > Upload courses. Upload a CSV file either by dragging and dropping or using the button to select from the File picker. Select your import options and click Preview. If the settings are acceptable, click Upload.

What database does Moodle use?

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

How do I clean up my Moodle database?

What is my Moodle site?

My Moodle or My home is a customisable "dashboard" page for providing users with links to their courses and activities within them, such as unread forum posts and upcoming assignments. (The name 'My Moodle' was used in the admin menu in earlier versions of Moodle.)

How do I restore a course in Moodle?

Under Course Settings, click Restore. Under the Import a backup file section, drag and drop your . mbz file into the box to upload your file, or click Choose a file... to browse for the file to upload. Under the drag and drop box, click Restore to begin the course restoration process.

How do you backup and restore courses on Moodle?

Go to the main page of your course, click on the gear icon to the right of the course title, and then click Restore (if you have an empty course to restore into). Upload the backup file by dragging into the Files box, or choose a file in the Course backup area or User private backup area and click Restore.

Does Moodle automatically save?

However, Moodle does autosave responses on an open page once a minute. If autosave fails — for example, because you've lost your Internet connection, Moodle will alert you and warn you to note down recent responses before trying to reconnect.

How do I delete old courses on Moodle?

How do I hide old courses in Moodle?

Can you remove courses from Moodle?

If you do not intend to use particular Moodle courses, they can be removed from your listing on your My Home page by designating those courses as unwanted. Note: Instructors should NOT use this feature to hide or remove courses from the My Courses page. Doing so will result in a loss of student and course data.