Get started with Moodle 4 staff guide

Typically Moodle modules are arranged in three columns using the Custom sections format.

• Content is presented in the central column in collapsible sections. Sections are used to organise and present learning content and help you structure your module in logical units.
  • Select the Collapse all button to the right of the General Topic to collapse all topics.
• The Module index in a panel on the left provides a table of contents view of the module content. The panel can be closed and opened and the sections within the index can be collapsed and expanded.
• Additional information and functionality provided via the Block drawer on the the right-hand side of the module. 
• You can choose to close the Module index and Block drawer and Hide Module dashboard to increase your working space when designing or navigating modules.

Empty Moodle modules are created for each SITS module for the new academic year. You have the option of importing or rolling over content from a previous academic year or term or you can create new content.

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Once you turn Edit mode on, you can interact with the sections of the module.

1. Turn Edit mode on to edit a module.
2. You can quickly edit a section title from the pencil icon to the right of the section title
3. You can add new sections by hovering your mouse between existing sections until the plus sign displays. Select it to Add section.
4. Select the three dot menu to the right of the section to move, delete or duplicate the section.
5. Select the Bulk actions link to hide, make visible or delete two or more sections at once.

Create a subsection

Content can be further organised in subsections. Subsections can be added anywhere on your module. Add them to the end of a section by selecting the plus icon at the bottom of a section and selecting Subsection. Add a subsection between existing content by hovering your mouse in position until the plus symbol displays. Select Subsection.

Once created, the subsection can be renamed, edited, added to and moved. You can also add restrictions to each subsection.

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Module content is delivered in the form of resources and activities that you create to support students to meet the outcomes of the module. Once you turn Edit mode on, you can create and edit the module content. The image below provides an overview of the key content editing features.

1. Turn Edit mode on to edit a module.
2. You can quickly the title of a resource or activity from the pencil icon to the right of the content.
3. Select the three dot menu to the right of the content to edit the activity settings or to move or duplicate the content.
4. Add a new activity or resource between existing content by hovering your mouse in position and selecting Activity or resource. You can also use this feature to add a new subsection.
5. Select the Bulk actions link to hide, make visible, duplicate or delete a selection or all content on the module.

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All staff can use a Moodle PlaySpace to explore different Moodle structures, features and to test different activities. Most staff have these and they are already available.

• Log into Moodle and check if you have a PlaySpace by searching for your name in My Modules.

or

• Request a PlaySpace using the Non-SITS Moodle module request form and choose PlaySpace as the Enrolment type in the form.

This screencast provides an overview of how to navigate and edit a module page which is using the City Course format.