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[UPDATED] Top 10 Moodle™ Plugins

Written by Lambda Solutions | Apr 17, 2023

Moodle is a popular Learning Management System (LMS) that offers a wide range of plugins to enhance the learning experience for students and educators. In this blog, we will explore the top 10 Moodle plugins of 2023, excluding analytics, that can help you improve your Moodle courses.

  1. BigBlueButton: BigBlueButton is an open-source web conferencing system that integrates seamlessly with Moodle. This plugin allows educators to conduct live virtual classes, webinars, and meetings, and provides features such as screen sharing, recording, and real-time chat.

  2. H5P: H5P is a popular plugin that allows educators to create interactive content such as quizzes, games, and interactive videos. This plugin supports a wide range of content types and is easy to use, making it a popular choice among educators.

  3. Questionnaire: Questionnaire is a plugin that allows educators to create surveys, questionnaires, and feedback forms for their students. This plugin comes with a variety of question types and supports custom branding, making it a useful tool for gathering feedback and data.

  4. Moodle Mobile: Moodle Mobile is a plugin that allows students to access their courses and content from their mobile devices. This plugin provides a mobile-friendly interface that is optimized for smaller screens, making it easier for students to access their coursework on the go.

  5. Attendance: The Attendance plugin allows educators to track and manage attendance for their courses. This plugin provides a range of attendance settings, including late arrival, early departure, and custom attendance statuses.

  6. Certificate: The Certificate plugin allows educators to create and issue digital certificates to their students upon completion of a course. This plugin supports custom certificate designs and allows educators to track and manage certificate issuance.

  7. Progress Bar: The Progress Bar plugin adds a visual progress bar to Moodle courses, allowing students to track their progress through the course material. This plugin provides a simple and intuitive way to monitor progress and encourages students to complete their coursework.

  8. Virtual Programming Lab (VPL): The Virtual Programming Lab plugin provides a programming environment within Moodle courses, allowing students to complete programming exercises and assignments directly within the platform. This plugin supports a range of programming languages and provides a safe and secure environment for students to practice coding.

  9. Moodle Book: The Moodle Book plugin allows educators to create interactive books that include text, images, videos, and quizzes. This plugin provides a simple and intuitive way to create engaging and interactive content for students.

  10. Course Format Grid: The Course Format Grid plugin provides a grid-based course format that allows educators to organize their course content in a simple and intuitive way. This plugin supports drag-and-drop functionality and provides a customizable interface, making it a useful tool for organizing and presenting course material.

In conclusion, these top 10 Moodle plugins of 2023 offer a range of features that can enhance the learning experience for students and educators. By integrating these plugins into your Moodle courses, you can improve engagement, encourage participation, and help your students achieve their learning goals.