Welcome to the Instructor Launchpad

Your Complete Guide to Building Your Course at Windsor University

Whether you’re teaching your first course or returning for another semester, this step-by-step launchpad walks you through everything — from logging into Moodle to delivering live sessions on Microsoft Teams. Ready to shape minds? Let’s begin!

Step 1: Log Into Moodle

• Navigate to windsoruniversity.us
• Click the “Portals” tab in the top menu.
• Select Moodle from the dropdown.
• Click Moodle Login, and use your Windsor instructor credentials to sign in.
• Once in, click Home, scroll to locate your course, and click to enter your course.
• Tip: Bookmark your course page for easy access every time.

Step 2: Integrate Your McGraw-Hill Textbook

• In the General section
• In the External Tool tap → Click Course Resources.
• Then click (Select Connect) → Click Begin.
• You’ll be redirected to McGraw-Hill.
• You will see Windsor University’s created email address
• Accept terms → Click Create Account.
• Select Pair with a New Connect Course → the (add course) page will open.
• Search for your textbook by discipline, author, title, or ISBN.
• Select the appropriate book that aligns with your program learning outcome

Step 3: Upload Your PowerPoint Lecture (Week 1)

• In McGraw-Hill → Navigate to Instructor Resources.
• Download Chapter 1 PowerPoint.
• Edit the slides to match your course goals.
• In Moodle:
  • Return to Course Homepage
  • Enable Edit Mode (Top Right)
  • Go to Topic 1, rename it to Week 1
  • Click Add an Activity or Resource → Select File
  • Upload the PowerPoint → Adjust settings, Name, visibility ETC. → Save and Display

Step 4: Create Your First Assignment

• In Week 1, click Add an Activity or Resource → Select Assignment.
• Fill in:
  • Name (e.g., Assignment Week 1)
  • Description and detailed instructions
  • Optional: Upload a help file
• Set availability dates:
  • Submission Start
  • Due Date
  • Enable Remind me to Grade By.
• Under Submission Type: File Upload or Online Text.
• Grading:
  • Set Max Grade and Grade to Pass according to Windsor University’s grading policy.
• Click Save and Display
• After students submit, click: Assignment > View All Submissions to review and grade.

Step 5: Add a Quiz

• In Week 1, click Add an Activity or Resource → Select Quiz.
• Fill in:
  • Quiz Name
  • Description
• Configure Timing:
  • Open/Close Dates enable each if needed.
  • Time Limit (optional)
• Grade Settings:
  • Grade to Pass
  • Attempts Allowed
  • Grading Method
• Shuffle Questions (optional): choose whether to show correct answer after submission
• Control result visibility (e.g., show answers after submission)
• Set completion rules (e.g., complete Assignment 1 first)
• Click Save and Display

Now there are two methods to add questions to your Quiz

Method 1: Use McGraw-Hill Test Bank

• Go to Assignments > Add Assignment in McGraw-Hill
• Click Question Bank > Test Bank
• Choose chapter questions
• Copy each question into Moodle manually:
  • Go to Quiz > Add Question
  • Choose question type (MCQ, T/F)
  • Paste content → Set marks → Save

Method 2: In Moodle (Import From Word)

• Format your questions in Aiken format
• Go to Quiz > Question Bank > Import
• Select Aiken Format, upload your file → Import

Step 6: Export and Manage Grades

• In Moodle, go to General > Grades
• Click Grade Report
• Click Export > Excel Spreadsheet
• Under format settings, choose:
  • Percentages
  • Letter Grades
• Click Download

Step 7: Go Live on Microsoft Teams

• All live sessions are held on Microsoft Teams
• Log in using your Windsor University email credentials to log in
• Schedule sessions according to your syllabus
• Encourage student participation and record sessions as needed
• Instructors are expected to:
  • Have their camera turned on during live sessions
  • Check in advance that their camera and microphone are functioning properly
  • Practice using key Teams features such as screen sharing and breakout rooms, which can be used to facilitate group activities and enhance engagement

You’re Ready to Teach!

You’ve now completed the full setup — from building your Moodle classroom to integrating McGraw-Hill and launching your first class on Teams.

• Keep this page bookmarked for quick reference each semester.

And remember: your preparation is your students’ foundation.

Let’s inspire, challenge, and transform — one lesson at a time.

If you face any trouble or have questions along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out to us: [email protected]