With the PebblePad integration you can now create assignments in Moodle for PebblePad. This article will show you how to do that. These instructions will only work after the course has been set up for PebblePad integration. Submit a ticket through TDX Portal to request the creation of the workspace for your course.

This process involves steps in both Moodle and PebblePad (ATLAS). After creating the assignment in Moodle, you will be redirected to ATLAS to review and configure assignment settings. The setup in ATLAS is straightforward—most settings are pre-filled or can remain at their defaults. Instructors typically only need to review and confirm settings such as submission types and due dates. In many cases, finalizing the setup is as simple as selecting a few options and clicking Save. 

Creating the Assignment in Moodle

1. Navigate to your Moodle course and click on Edit button.

2. From any week or section in your course, click Add an activity or resource.

3. Add an External Tool.


4. Name the assignment.

4. Select PebblePad from the Preconfigured tool list.


5. Do not select create content, instead, click save at the bottom. 


ATLAS Assignment Settings


6. Now click on the Assignment activity that you just created. You will be taken to the ATLAS Assignment where you can make adjustments to the settings as mentioned below.


In ATLAS, the assignment will carry the same title as the Moodle assignment and will have a start date of the current date. Most other settings are typically left as default or blank. However, there are a few important decisions to make regarding how submissions are collected and how to manage due dates, tracking, and visibility.

  • Assignment Type

  • Submission Viewer

  • Under “Types of Submissions”:

    • Enable Allow submissions from Pebble+

    • Then choose Restrict to specific asset types

    • Limit these to only the asset types you want to accept for marking (e.g. only select Workbooks if that’s the required format).

    • This prevents students from submitting incorrect asset types.



7.Review the settings in PebblePad and click Save.



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