{"id":67981,"date":"2023-04-26T01:14:11","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T07:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/?p=67981"},"modified":"2025-11-13T23:28:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T05:28:15","slug":"how-to-create-a-virtual-classroom-with-moodle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-virtual-classroom-with-moodle\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Virtual Classroom with Moodle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Creating a <strong>virtual classroom with Moodle<\/strong> is relatively simple. The newest LMS version &#8211; 4.0 &#8211; made it even easier, as it comes integrated with this option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll go through the whole process of setting it up. We\u2019ll also discuss how you can <strong><em>integrate<\/em><\/strong><strong> a virtual classroom with Moodle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>First things first\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Virtual Classroom in Moodle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual classrooms are <strong>eLearning environments<\/strong> that enable teachers to <strong>host lectures and lessons via video or audio calls<\/strong>. This solution eliminates the need for a physical classroom and allows students to learn from different locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Virtual classrooms come with a lot of benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Students <\/strong>get access to all learning materials 24\/7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teachers <\/strong>can give immediate feedback and personalized sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Courses <\/strong>are more flexible&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schools <\/strong>can offer more variety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Everyone <\/strong>involved saves money and time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since version 4.0, Moodle<strong> <\/strong>contains an <strong>in-built integration with BigBlueButton<\/strong> that allows users to create virtual classrooms easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Here\u2019s how\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Create a Virtual Classroom with Moodle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To use the BigBlueButton integration, you\u2019ll have to enable it first.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to <strong>Site administration &gt; Plugins &gt; Manage Activities<\/strong>. It will show a list of activity modules. Find BigBlueButton and<strong> <\/strong>click on the<strong> eye symbol under Hide\/Show<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR1.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR1.webp\" alt=\"How to Create a Virtual Classroom with Moodle\" class=\"wp-image-67984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR1-300x119.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR1-768x304.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A window will open, asking you accept the data processing agreement in order to enable the plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR2.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR2.webp\" alt=\"How to Create a Virtual Classroom with Moodle\" class=\"wp-image-67985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR2.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR2-300x110.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR2-768x281.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, go to a course of your choice. Enable<strong> Edit mode<\/strong> and click on <strong>Add an activity or resource<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR3.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR3.webp\" alt=\"How to Create a Virtual Classroom with Moodle\" class=\"wp-image-67986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR3.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR3-300x90.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR3-768x230.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you choose BigBlueButton, you will be able to start customizing your Moodle virtual classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR4.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"808\" height=\"811\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR4.webp\" alt=\"How to Create a Virtual Classroom with Moodle\" class=\"wp-image-67987\" style=\"width:808px;height:811px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR4.webp 808w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR4-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR4-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR4-768x771.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill in the name in the<strong> General<\/strong> drop-down<strong> <\/strong>and a welcome message (optional) in the<strong> Room<\/strong> settings. The<strong> Lock Settings <\/strong>category allows you to disable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Webcams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microphones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private and Public chats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notes sharing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also hide the user list.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teachers can<strong> assign different roles<\/strong> to enrolled users in<strong> BigBlueButton<\/strong> &#8211; they can be viewers or moderators. They can also<strong> <\/strong>set opening and closing times in <strong>Session Timing<\/strong>. In addition, instructors can set<strong> <\/strong>deadlines for activity completion<strong> <\/strong>and track them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Virtual classrooms can include tags and course competencies. For the latter, users can:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>attach evidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ask for a review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>complete the competency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Classroom Plugins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re still using an older version of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/what-is-moodle\/\"><strong>Moodle<\/strong><\/a> and, for whatever reason, you cannot update, you can always use a<strong> virtual classroom plugin<\/strong>. The public libraries and marketplaces offer numerous options in that aspect, both free and paid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Class Collaborate,<\/strong> for example, is created especially for this purpose. It&#8217;s a great free option, with a lot of tools for teachers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you only need an <strong>extension for a video conference call<\/strong>, there\u2019s no need to go for a virtual classroom addon. You can integrate Moodle with the likes of <strong>Google Meet <\/strong>and<strong> Zoom<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how to integrate a virtual classroom with Moodle:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Site Administration<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Plugins<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Install Plugins<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Install plugins<\/strong> from the Moodle plugin directory.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in with your Moodle admin data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the plugin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Install Now<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check if the information about your website is correct and click <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once it\u2019s done, you can start customizing the settings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR5.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR5.webp\" alt=\"How to Create a Virtual Classroom with Moodle, Virtual Classroom Plugins\" class=\"wp-image-67988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR5.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR5-300x127.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MVCSCR5-768x324.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can install an add-on manually by uploading its ZIP file to the Moodle folder of your hosting server.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hosting Moodle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to unlock Moodle\u2019s full potential you need the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-moodle-hosting\/\"><strong>right hosting environment<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to LMS solutions, your best bet is to go for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/managed-cloud-hosting.html\">VPS plan<\/a>. ScalaHosting offers a tier with flexible resources, which are perfect for Moodle projects. It includes our own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/spanel.html\">SPanel<\/a>, which comes integrated with the<strong> Softaculous autoinstaller<\/strong>. That means that you can set up the LMS with just a few clicks, no technical experience needed.\u00a0 And in case you need help &#8211; <strong>our tech support team is available 24\/7<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact us<\/a> today for more info!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"shortcode-cta-new-wrap row moodle\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"shortcode-logo\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/shortcode-bg-new-logo-moodle.svg\" alt=\"shortcode-logo\" title=\"shortcode-logo\"\/>\r\n    <div class=\"shortcode-cta-img col-10 col-sm-7 col-md-5\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"shortcode-bg\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/shortcode-bg-new-moodle.webp\" alt=\"shortcode-bg\" title=\"shortcode-bg\"\/>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"shortcode-cta-content col-12 col-md-7\">\r\n        <div class=\"content\">\r\n            <div class=\"heading\">Power Up Your Online Teaching - Join the ScalaHosting Family<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"list-wrap\">\r\n                <div class=\"list\">\r\n                    <div><b>Free, Effortless & No-Downtime Migration<\/b><\/div>\r\n                    <div><b>Anytime Unconditional Money-back Guarantee<\/b><\/div>\r\n                    <div><b>Optimized Moodle Performance and 24\/7 Expert Support<\/b><\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"btn-wrap row\">\r\n                <div class=\"col-auto\">\r\n                    <a class=\"button green\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/moodle-hosting.html\">Start Now<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"col-auto\">\r\n                    <button class=\"button purple_outer\" title=\"Contact Sales\" onclick=\"chatChangeVisibility(this, 'maximize', {}, 5);\">Chat with our Experts<\/button>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To sum up, you have two main choices when it comes to integrating a virtual classroom in Moodle &#8211; use the <strong>BigBlueButton integration<\/strong> or <strong>facilitate an add-on<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first option is faster, as all you have to do is enable the option and you can start setting up your online classes. <strong>Moodle\u2019s library<\/strong>, however, has numerous extensions and you can choose the one that <strong>best fits the needs of your educational facility<\/strong>. Each of them can be installed easily and with a few mouse clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> <strong>Does Moodle have a virtual classroom?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> <strong>Moodle 4.0 has a built-in virtual classroom<\/strong>, thanks to the integration with BigBlueButton. In case you\u2019re using an <strong>earlier version of the LMS<\/strong>, you\u2019ll need to use a plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> <strong>What is a Moodle integration?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> A Moodle integration is an extension you can add to the platform to enrich its features. For example, there are options that allow you to change the<em> LMS\u2019 appearance, generate certificates, add virtual classrooms, check attendance, gamify modules<\/em>, and more.&nbsp; Currently, you can find over <strong>1,900 open-source plugins<\/strong>, which are developed and maintained by the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> <strong>How do I create a virtual classroom?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> To create a virtual classroom in Moodle, you need to enable the BigBlueButton integration. To do so, go to <strong>Site administration &gt; Plugins &gt; Manage activities<\/strong>, find BigBlueButton in the list and click on the eye symbol under Hide\/Show.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creating a virtual classroom with Moodle is relatively simple. 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