The following matrix is provided to help you select an archiving process that best suits your needs:
| Options |
Allow continued access for: |
Original remains in Moodle |
Student data retained in course |
Backup stored |
Re-use of course |
| Close an existing course and retain view-only access for students |
Students (limited)
Teachers
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
In Moodle*
|
Must be copied for reuse
|
| Close an existing course and save an archive, accessible in Moodle by teachers only |
Teachers
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
In Moodle*
|
Must be copied for reuse
|
| Close an existing course and download a copy for storage on a local drive (i.e., C:, J:, I:, etc.) |
Teachers
|
Yes
|
No (must be restored from backup to view)
|
In Moodle* and on selected local drive
|
Must be reset for reuse
|
* Caution: Moodle keeps a maximum of five backups and will automatically backup your course each week if changes are made to it. This means that older backups that you may have saved for safekeeping could disappear, so it's recommended that you keep a local copy for your own records.