Moodle 101

Adding a Text and Media Area (Label) to a Course

A text and media area is formerly a Label that adds a movable text field/media to your course.  Labels can be used to communicate course information and organize your content for students.  

Step 1: Switch to editing mode 

Step 2: Locate the topic section (or week) in which the content will be located and click +Add an activity or resource.

Step 3: In the pop-up menu, scroll down through the many activity choices and click text and media area.

Step 4: Enter the desired content in the text field

Step 5: Click Save and return to course when finished. 

Step 6: To move the Text/Label, click and drag it to the desired location