In this article, we’ll show you how to easily connect YouTestMe with Moodle, one of the most popular open-source learning platforms. The result is a smooth and seamless experience for both students and instructors.
Moodle Instalation #
Before students can access tests and other course materials through Moodle, it is a prerequisite that a teacher or administrator installs Moodle on a web server or on their PC to prepare and integrate Moodle with YouTestMe. Students must have access to computers or other devices with internet connectivity and a web browser. No additional software installation on their computers is necessary. They can easily log in to the Moodle platform through their web browsers to access tests and other educational resources. Moodle is deliberately designed to offer a straightforward user experience, eliminating the need for complex installations on their personal computers.
Test Creation #
To begin creating a test, please refer to the instructions in the following article.
Note: After configuring the primary test options, be sure to activate the Allow Self-enrollment option while creating a testing session. In that way, candidates will be able to enroll to the test via Moodle. After creating a testing session, you will utilize the session ID to integrate the test directly with Moodle.
Once you finish the test creation, the test needs to be published so the candidates can start the test.
Configure Moodle Integration in YouTestMe #
- Click on the System page and select Integrations.
- Navigate to the LTI settings tab.
- Click on the Create new button.
- When the pop-up window appears, enter the name of the new LTI configuration.
- Add optionally description.
- Set status to Enabled.
- Click on the Save button.
After saving the integration, click the three dots icon and select the Edit option to access the parameters.
The Consumer key, Secret key, and Message URL will be displayed, and this data will be used in the following steps.
Configuring Details in Moodle and Establishing the Connection to YouTestMe Test #
Use your Moodle login credentials to enter the editing dashboard.
- Navigate to the My courses module.
- Click to enable editing mode.
- With editing mode enabled, select the Option icon.
- Select New course button.
Add new course details by:
- Providing a full name.
- Entering a short name.
- Optionally selecting course visibility.
- Optionally specifying the course’s start date.
- Optionally specifying the course’s end date.
- Check and modify any other optional additional information as needed.
- Click on the Save and display button to save the course settings.
After creation, the new training course should be visible, and you should proceed with the setup by following these steps:
- Click on More option.
- Select the LTI External tools option.
Next, click the Add tool button to incorporate an external tool and link your training course with YTM application.
External Tool Configuration #
- Provide a name for the tool.
- Copy the Message URL from the YouTestMe application and paste it into the Tool URL field.
- Add an optional brief description for the tool, denoting the version or context of its use.
- Keep the LTI Version set to LTI 1.0 as displayed. That is the version that specifies the compatibility standards for integration.
- Copy the Consumer key from the YouTestMe application and paste it into the Consumer key field.
- Copy the Secret key from the YouTestMe application and paste it into the Shared secret field.
- In the Custom parameters field, enter ‘testing_session_id=‘ and paste the ID of the testing session created in YouTestMe.
- The preferred method for displaying the tool, in this case, opening it in a new browser window.
- Under Services, make sure to choose the values from the image below.
- Under Privacy, make sure to choose the values from the image below.
- Click Save changes.
Now that all parameters are set:
- The preconfigured external tool name should be visible.
- Go back to the Course tab to add new external tool.
Adding a new External tool to Activity #
- Select Add an activity or resource.
- Locate the previously configured external tool and click on it.
On this page:
- Add activity name.
- Check and modify any other optional additional information as needed.
- Click on the Save and return to course button to save the settings.
Enroll Candidates #
- Click on the Participants tab.
- Click on the Enroll users button.
- Once the pop-up window appears, choose the desired users for the test.
- Click on the Enroll users confirmation button.
Student’s Perspective #
Students will be able to locate the course you’ve created.
Find the session and enter it.
and begin it by clicking on the Start button.
By integrating YouTestMe with Moodle, students can benefit from taking well-designed tests created on the YouTestMe platform, resulting in an enhanced user experience and seamless use of Moodle.
