Adding Resources to Moodle
7. Organize the Files within a Folder
Files in folders are listed in alphanumeric order. To make the files appear in a particular order for your students, you will need to rename the files.
One option is to add numbers in front of the file names, for example:
01-handout.pdf
02-reading.pdf
03-spreadsheet.xlsx
04-instructions.docx
To rename files already in a Moodle Folder:
Step 1: Locate the folder you want to configure and click Edit, and from the drop-down menu, click Edit settings. The Updating Folder page will open.
Step 2: Under Content, in the Files area, open any sub-folders as needed. To rename a file, click the File icon. A pop-up window will open.
Step 3: In the Name field, edit the name, then click Update. The pop-up will close, and the Files area will show the new file name.
Note: DO NOT remove or change the file extension (e.g., .pdf, or .docx). A proper file extension is required for the file to download and open for your students.
Step 4: Rename any other files and click Save and return to course.