Moodle: Wiki Activity - Setup Guide

A wiki allows students to collaboratively build a collection of interlinked web pages, useful for group projects, class knowledge-building, and documentation exercises.

Overview

This article explains how instructors can add and configure a Wiki activity in a Moodle course. A wiki allows students to collaboratively build a collection of interlinked web pages, useful for group projects, class knowledge-building, and documentation exercises.

Steps to Create a Wiki in Moodle

1. Sign into Moodle and enter the desired course.

2. Turn Edit mode on in the upper right corner.

3. Click Add an activity or resource in the desired section.

4. Scroll and select (or search) Wiki from the list.

Configure Wiki Settings

• Wiki Name: Enter a clear, descriptive title (e.g., Group Research Wiki).

• Description (optional): Add any relevant instructions or context for your students.

  • You may check “Display description on course page” if needed.

• Wiki mode

  • Collaborative Wiki: All students contribute to the same set of pages.

  • Individual Wiki: Each student has their own Wiki space.

• First page name: Enter the title of the initial page students will see (e.g., Start Here).

• Format: The default format is HTML, allowing rich text editing. You may also choose Creole or NWiki depending on your formatting preference, which can also be a Forced format to prevent students from changing it.
   

Common Module Settings

• Availability: Set to Show on course page unless you’re hiding the wiki temporarily.

• Group mode (optional): Learn more about Moodle: Groups and Groupings

  • Separate groups: Students are divided into groups and can only see their group's work.

  • Visible groups: Students are divided into groups, but can see the work of other groups.

  • Grouping: pre-made grouping

• Leave other options at default unless you have specific course needs.

• Click Save and display to begin editing the first page, or Save and return to course to return to the main course page.

Best Practices

• Provide clear instructions on the first page to guide student collaboration.

• Use the History tab to monitor changes made by students.

• Encourage students to use appropriate titles and consistent formatting for easier navigation.

 

Moodle Support

If you need help configuring or troubleshooting a wiki activity, please submit a Moodle Support ticket.

Acknowledgement 

Created by Bonney Seth ‘27, 7/22/25 Based on Carleton Moodle 4.4 (as of July 2025) For more information, visit MoodleDocs on Wiki Activity