If you didn’t catch Part 1, where we explored the benefits of integrating Moodle with Microsoft 365 and how to register your Moodle App in Azure, check it out on Microsoft Community Hub:
Integrating Moodle with Microsoft 365 for a Seamless Learning Experience (Part 1)
Enhancing Learning with Microsoft Teams & Moodle Integration
For nonprofits hosting Moodle on Azure, integrating with Microsoft Teams can significantly improve collaboration and streamline access to learning materials. This guide walks through how to connect Moodle courses to Teams using the official Microsoft 365 Moodle Integration plugin.
🔗 Connecting Moodle with Microsoft Teams
With the official Microsoft plugin, you can sync Moodle courses with Microsoft Teams, making it easier for educators and learners to interact within a centralized space.
✅ Step 1: Install the Microsoft 365 Moodle Plugin Suite
To connect Moodle with Microsoft Teams and other Microsoft 365 tools, install the Microsoft 365 Plugin Suite, which includes the necessary components for integration.
You can install the plugin suite using one of the methods described in the official Moodle documentation:
Option 1: Install via Moodle Admin Interface (Recommended)
- Download the plugin ZIP file from the Microsoft 365 Plugin Suite page.
- Log in to Moodle as an administrator.
- Go to Site Administration > Plugins > Install plugins.
- Upload the ZIP file and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
- After installation, complete the configuration steps under Site Administration > Plugins > Microsoft 365 Integration.
Option 2: Install via File Upload to Server
- Download and unzip the plugin files.
- Upload each plugin folder to its appropriate location in your Moodle directory tree.
Refer to this guide on plugin types and directory locations to determine where each folder should go (e.g., /auth, /local, /mod, etc.). - Once uploaded, log into your Moodle site as an admin to trigger the plugin installation and follow on-screen prompts.
✅ Step 2: Enable Course Sync with Teams
- In Moodle, go to Courses > Course Administration
- Choose Sync to Microsoft Teams
- Moodle will create a corresponding Team for each course
- Teachers can schedule live sessions directly from Moodle using the integration with Teams
This setup allows for:
- Unified access to course materials
- Teams-based collaboration for students and educators
- Scheduled Teams meetings from inside Moodle courses
Benefits of Microsoft Teams Integration with Moodle
- ✅ Centralized platform for classes, discussions, and live sessions
- ✅ Seamless Microsoft 365 collaboration tools (OneDrive, Teams meetings, Calendar)
- ✅ Streamlined access for students and educators in familiar Microsoft environments
- ✅ Improved engagement and participation through persistent Teams channels
Get Started Today
Integrating Moodle with Microsoft Teams using the official plugin enhances the learning experience and supports remote collaboration. For nonprofit organizations, this setup unlocks the full power of Microsoft 365 within your LMS ecosystem.
Here are a few key steps and helpful links to follow to bring Microsoft Teams into your Moodle environment:
- 📘 Full Installation Guide (Microsoft Docs):
Refer to Microsoft’s step-by-step guide on how to install and configure the Moodle integration with Microsoft Teams:
Install Moodle integration with Microsoft Teams – Microsoft Docs - 📘 Moodle Plugin Suite Page (Moodle.org):
Download the Microsoft 365 Plugin Suite from the official Moodle plugin directory:
Microsoft 365 Plugin Suite – Moodle Plugins Directory - 📘 Course Sync Setup & Features (Moodle Docs):
Learn how to enable course sync between Moodle and Microsoft Teams, automatically create Teams for each course, and manage enrollments:
Microsoft 365 Course Sync Features – Moodle Docs
These resources walk you through installing the Microsoft 365 Plugin Suite, syncing your courses with Teams, and configuring Teams meetings directly within Moodle—so your organization can provide a unified, collaborative, and accessible learning experience.
