How do I add a WordPress site to a course?

It is possible to create a course WordPress site from within Moodle. When students enter their Moodle course and click on the link to the blog, a WordPress account is automatically created for them. All Moodle WordPress users must click on the WordPress link inside the Moodle course to access the site every time.

Add a WordPress Blog to a Moodle Course

1. Go to your Moodle course page

3. Click the Add an activity or resource button in the section of your choice

4. Select WordPress Blog from the activity chooser window

5. Give your new activity a name (example: EDUC 019 WordPress Site)

6. Additional options are available after clicking Show More but the defaults should suffice

7. Scroll to the bottom and click the button marked Save and return to course.

8. You should now see your new WordPress activity link on your Moodle course page

9. You Must Click on the new activity link to access the WordPress site. You will automatically be added as an admin user

10. All Moodle enrolled participants must click on the WordPress activity link to access the WordPress site every time
    
    

Manually Add New WordPress Users Who Don't Have Swarthmore Accounts

WordPress users with the "administrative" role can add new users who don't have Swarthmore accounts by following the instructions below. This may be useful if you have collaborators from different schools or organizations helping you with the website.

1. Login to your WordPress blog by clicking on your WordPress activity link in Moodle

2. Hover over the name of your WordPress site in the top-left corner and select Dashboard from the drop-down menu

3. Click on Users in the left sidebar

4. Click Add New towards the top left-hand side

5. This will take you to the Add New User screen. Enter a username and email address for your new user

6. WordPress will randomly generate a password for new users or you can create your own to be sent to them. However, please do not share your personal password

7. Keep the Send User Notification checked if you would like the new user to receive an email with their login information

8. Choose the desired user role for your new user

9. Click the Add New User button

Sharing Instructions with Students

If you'd like to provide instructions for accessing WordPress from Moodle, feel free to use those provided below. Make sure to change the red text in step 3 to reflect your activity title.

1. Log in to moodle.swarthmore.edu

2. Navigate to the desired course

3. Click on the WordPress blog link labeled: **Your blog name**

4. A new window should open and the WordPress site should load. (If you do not see a new window please make sure to allow pop-ups from moodle.swarthmore.edu. If you continue to encounter difficulties after allowing pop-ups, please contact support@swarthmore.edu)

5. You must click on the WordPress activity link in Moodle to access the WordPress site every time

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