Published on: 30/06/2023 · Last updated on: 09/09/2025
Mahara Frequently asked questions
For more guidance you can access the Mahara Manual.
You can access context-specific help from the Help link at the foot each Mahara page.
Guidance for students is available in Mahara, in the Links and resources menu (Student Information and Mahara Basic Guide). Mahara Basic Guides includes parallel video guides and step-by-step guidance in text format for quick and easy reference. It covers all the basic functionality, and you can use it when you introduce Mahara to your students.
You can use this guide to support your students as they get familiar with the platform. During induction, make sure students know how to access the guide for future reference. We recommend that you supplement this with tailored guidance about the purpose of your portfolio activity, expectations for engagement, assessment and feedback, and support for study skills such as reflection.
If you are expecting your students to include video resources, and embed these in a Mahara portfolio, you may also want to download and provide them with a copy of the Student Guide to Panopto.