How to use Moodle - a guide
| Site: | Society of Master Saddlers |
| Course: | Moodle Induction |
| Book: | How to use Moodle - a guide |
| Printed by: | Guest user |
| Date: | Friday, 15 May 2026, 9:45 AM |
Description
Gain an insight into how to navigate Moodle and what the icons mean
1. Introduction
Welcome to Moodle!
This section will guide you through some of the basic Moodle features. If you have got to this page, you have already accessed The Society of Master Saddlers Moodle site (www.mastersaddlers-training.co.uk).
The general course layout and overview of the course follows in a separate section.
2. Symbols/Icons and their meaning
Below is a list of symbols or icons and their definitions
| Icon/Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
 | Announcements - Course tutors or the Training Coordinator may make announcements about the course in this area. |
 | Book - This is the main format in which learning resources are displayed on Moodle. |
 | Arrows - These arrows allow you to move between pages within a book or return back to the main course page. |
 | Folder - Folders contain files that you can download such as PDFs, templates etc. |
 | Glossary - A glossary of terms relevant to the course. |
 | Page - This opens a page in Moodle where learning resources are displayed. |
 | PDF File - Click on this icon to download the PDF file. |
 | Quiz - This will open a quiz. Quizzes will be used throughout the course to assess your learning. |
 | Web Page - Links to a new web page with further information. |
 | Lesson - Similar to a quiz with questions and answers but is ungraded and not an assessment of what you have learned, but used to gather information similar to a survey. |
 | Feedback/Rate your knowledge/Give your opinion - these are the sections that give you the opportunity to share your knowledge/experience/views. |
3. Recommended Web Browsers
Although Moodle will work with any web browser, we recommend using Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome to run Moodle as these are the most compatible browsers. Both of these browsers are available to download for free from the internet. Details of the version of each web browser that is required to run Moodle properly are shown in the table below. The "Download" links will take you to a website where you can download the browser.
| Browser Name | Minimum Version Required | Recommended Version | Link to Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | 30.0 | Latest | Download |
| Mozilla Firefox | 25.0 | Latest | Download |
| Apple Safari | 6 | Latest | Download |
| Microsoft Edge | - | Latest | Download |
4. Using Moodle on a Mobile Device
Moodle can be used on smartphones and tablets. The best way to do this is through the Moodle App, which is available through Google Play and the Apple store. While currently unavailable, we hope to offer our courses through the app in the future. In the meantime, if you wish to download the app, search for “Moodle” and download the app with the orange icon shown below.
5. If you forget your username/password
If you forget your username or password follow the 'Forgotten your username or password?' link on the login page
6. Common Technical Issues
Images not displaying
This may mean that the image link is broken. Contact the Training Coordinator at training@mastersaddlers.co.uk explaining where on Moodle you are seeing this problem.
Videos not playing properly
This is normally an issue with internet speed/bandwidth rather than problems with the video or Moodle site. However, if you use a fast internet connection and your video still doesn’t work, contact the Training Coordinator at training@mastersaddlers.co.uk .
In both cases, if possible, take screenshots and send those with your email.