Keywords: share, collaborate, summarise, data, content, contributions, contribute, student content, classification
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The Database enables staff to set up form fields that students can then complete to contribute entries to the database. The fields may consist of imagesof images, files, URLs, numbers, plain text and rich text (e.g. like HTML you see on web pages). In Moodle 4, there are now presets with preselected fields, making the Database more accessible to use.
Why use it?
The Moodle Database activity can be used by students to contribute information on a topic that can then be searched, filtered and even graded (if you choose to do this).
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- Students contribute a summary of a journal paper for their peers to share
- Students classify materials they are learning about
- Students contribute their own work and ideas to a body of knowledge
- Students collaborate on building a collection of resources on a particular subject
Who can use it?
Tutors and Course Administrators can set up the database fields and configure how the data is displayed, both as a list and as individual entriesfrom scratch, or by using the available presets.
Students can contribute content to the database by completing the database fields.
Before I start...
Determine what form fields the type of content you would like the students to complete add, and what information how you would like displayed in both the list view and individual entry viewthat displayed. Then either build the database from scratch using the different types of data fields available, or simply use the most appropriate preset.
How do I set one up?
- Navigate to the Moodle course where you wish to add your database.
- With the editing turned Edit mode switched on, in the section you wish to add your database, click the "Add an activity or resource" link (or, if not present, the "Add an activity" drop down menu ) and choose Database All settings may expand by clicking the "Expand all" link top right.and choose Database.
- Give your new database a name and a description.Select your options (see below)
- Adjust your database settings as required, e.g. approval required, allow comments on entries etc.
- Click the "Save and display" button at the bottom of the page.
- Define the database fields or use a preset.
- Define the database templates.
- Add one or two same entries then edit the templates as appropriateStart building the database using the Create a field dropdown menu to select from the various database fields available, or click the Use a preset button to select from a choice of database presets.
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Further guidance on the Database activity is available from moodledocsMoodle Docs. If you find any inaccurate or missing information you can even update this yourself (it's a communal wiki). If you have a specific question about the tool please contact the Digital Education team. |
Caution
- None at this time .
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The screenshot below shows an example of a database for collecting recipessharing ancient landmarks.
Questions & Answers
- View Database activity FAQs on moodledocsMoodle Docs.
Further information
See also: