====== Moodle LMS ======
While Moodle is not a part of our system the eSMS is built with a MOODLE integration module
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There are three (3) areas of integration.
  - Using Moodle Web Service
  - Using Moodle's database
  - Using eSMS Local Plugin

^ Moodle Function ^ Available with method ^
| Automatic log in from eSMS | Database Integration and Local Plugin|
| formatted quizzes | Database Integration|
| eLearning Integration for class | Moodle Web Service |
| eLearning Integration syncing of class list | Moodle Web Service |


==== Setting Up Web Service ====
  * Go to your Moodle Site Administration 
  * Set up a Web Service. Read instructions here: https://docs.moodle.org/38/en/admin/setting/webservicesoverview. You should check the instructions specific to your version of mMoodle.
  * Web Services can be found under the Plugin section of Site Administration. Click overview to begin.
    * Enable Web Services
    * Enable Web Services **REST** Protocol
    * Create an Web Services user for the eSMS
      * recommended username: **esms**
      * Authentication method: **Manual account**
      * a long password which can also be a randomly generated one
      * Set the first name to **ESMS**
      * Set the last name to **API**
      * Make his account a "Moodle Site Admin" account
      * The email should be a working service account such as **wsapi@your-esms-domain.com**
      * ID Number: **ESMS000**
    * Create an new service
      * Name: **ESMS**
      * Enabled: **Yes**
      * Authorized users only: **Yes**
      * Save and add all functions
    * Add the Web Services user to the **authorized users** for newly created service
    * Create a token. Ideally the token should not expire. 
    * Copy the token
  * Paste the token user the **Web Service Api Token** setting in the Moodle Setting on the eSMS.

==== Setting Up Database Integration ====
  * Go to your eSMS Site's Settings Page
  * Locate the Moodle Settings
  * Fill in the database credentials
    * Database host and username
    * Database password
    * Database name
  * This integration only works with moodle using the original "mdl_" table prefix

==== Setting Up eSMS Local Plugin ====
  * Request the Plugin from your Elixom SMS Provider.
  * Install Plugin on your Moodle site
  * Go to your eSMS Site's Settings Page
    * Locate the Moodle Settings
    * Turn on the Local Plugin Available setting
    * Fill in the Moodle Website setting with the top level url of your Moodle site.

==== Setting Up Moodle Exam ====
If Moodle Exam module