Integrating Moodle with Microsoft 365 for a Seamless Learning Experience (part 2)

*If you didn't catch part 1, where we first talked about why integrating Moodle and M365 is great and how to register your Moodle App within Azure, please check out part 1 - "Integrating Moodle with Microsoft 365 for a Seamless Learning Experience (part 1) | Microsoft Community Hub."

For nonprofits using Moodle on Azure, integrating with Microsoft Teams can significantly enhance collaboration and engagement. By connecting Moodle courses to Teams, educators and students can access assignments, discussions, and course updates all within a familiar interface. Additionally, the Moodle Bot provides real-time notifications, automated reminders, and seamless course interactions directly in Teams, reducing the need to switch between platforms.

In this guide, we’ll walk through how to set up Microsoft Teams integration with Moodle and enable the Moodle Bot to streamline learning management.

Connecting Moodle with Microsoft Teams & Enabling the Moodle Bot

Integrating Microsoft Teams allows students and teachers to access Moodle courses, assignments, and discussions directly from Teams. One of the most powerful features of this integration is the Moodle Bot, which helps users stay updated and interact with Moodle without leaving Teams.

Install the Moodle Plugin for Teams:

🔹 In Moodle, go to Site Administration > Plugins > External Tool > Microsoft 365 Integration
🔹 Enable Teams Sync and sign in with an admin Microsoft 365 account

Set Up Course Synchronization:

🔹 Navigate to Courses > Course Administration
🔹 Enable Sync with Microsoft Teams
🔹 Moodle will create a Teams classroom for each Moodle course
🔹 Teachers can schedule Teams meetings directly within Moodle’s course pages, allowing them to have Live Course Instruction 

What is the Moodle Bot in Microsoft Teams?

The Moodle Bot is a built-in assistant that helps students and teachers by:

✅ Sending real-time course notifications (assignment deadlines, new forum posts, quiz reminders).
✅ Allowing quick access to courses directly from Teams chat.
✅ Enabling direct submission of assignments from within Teams.
✅ Providing automated reminders to students about overdue tasks.

How to Enable the Moodle Bot in Microsoft Teams:

1️⃣ Install the Moodle Plugin for Microsoft Teams

To connect Moodle and Teams, you need to install the Moodle Microsoft 365 Plugin Suite, which includes the Teams Bot.

🔹 Log in to Moodle as an Admin
🔹 Go to Site Administration > Plugins > External Tool > Microsoft 365 Integration
🔹 Click "Install Moodle Plugin Suite" and choose the Microsoft Teams Plugin
🔹 Authenticate using a Microsoft 365 admin account

2️⃣ Configure Teams to Use Moodle Bot

After installing the plugin, you need to enable the Moodle Bot inside Microsoft Teams.

🔹 Open Microsoft Teams and navigate to the Apps section
🔹 Search for Moodle Bot and click Install
🔹 Sign in using your Microsoft 365 account linked to Moodle
🔹 Grant permissions for the bot to access Moodle course data

3️⃣ Sync Moodle Courses with Teams

Now, you can automatically sync Moodle courses with Microsoft Teams to enable the bot for each class.

🔹 In Moodle, go to Courses > Course Administration
🔹 Enable "Sync with Microsoft Teams"
🔹 Choose which courses should be linked to Teams
🔹 Click Save—Moodle will now create Teams groups for each course

Once synced, the Moodle Bot will start sending notifications to students and teachers within their course-specific Teams channel.

Using the Moodle Bot in Microsoft Teams

Once configured, the Moodle Bot can help both teachers and students interact with their courses without leaving Teams.

📌 For Teachers:

• Receive reminders about grading pending assignments
• Get notifications when students submit work
• Send quick announcements to the class

📌 For Students:

• Receive due date reminders for assignments
• Get notifications about new forum discussions and quizzes
• Submit assignments directly from the Teams chat

👩‍🏫 Example Use Case:
A student asks the Moodle Bot:
"What assignments are due this week?"

✅ The bot instantly replies with a list of upcoming deadlines and links to submit assignments in Moodle.

Benefits of the Moodle Bot:

✅ A streamlined experience – No need to log into Moodle separately for updates.
✅ Automated reminders – Helps students stay on track with coursework.
✅ Real-time engagement – Encourages interaction between teachers and students.
✅ Seamless collaboration – Discussions, assignments, and grading updates happen in one place.

Conclusion: Take Moodle to the Next Level with Microsoft 365 

Integrating Moodle with Microsoft 365 transforms your LMS into a seamless, efficient, and collaborative platform for nonprofits. Whether you're an administrator setting up authentication, a teacher managing courses, or a leader analyzing student success, these integrations help create a modern, connected learning experience.

🚀 Ready to get started? Log into Moodle, configure your Microsoft 365 integration, activate the Moodle Bot, and take your nonprofit’s e-learning to the next level!

Additional Articles for Reference 

• Install Moodle integration with Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Teams