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This refers to Moodle 4.3.8 from September 2020 from August 2024 onwards
When Moodle first loads you will be presented with a screen taken to your Dashboard, which will looks similar to the following (your list of courses/modules ) will differ).
This is your Dashboard, which (like other Moodle pages) Your Dashboard is divided into two columns.
The main left area displays all the courses (modules) that you are enrolled upon in Moodle. The right hand column has a number of useful blocks offering information such Upcoming events (and deadlines) or Calendar.
sections. The central area displays the main content, such as the Timeline and Calendar.
There is also a block drawer to the right of the screen, which you can toggle open and closed by clicking the arrow to open and then the cross to close.
The right hand block drawer has a number of useful blocks, with the option to customise and add your own useful blocks such as 'Module overview' or 'Recently accessed items'. SeeCustomising your Dashboard - adding a Favourites block, for further guidance.
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1. You can filter your modules to show just those 'In progress' (current year and ongoing modules), 'Future' (next academic year and later) and 'Past' – note that 'All' are visible by default. You can also filter by Starred or by 'Starred' or 'Removed from view' See | 2. You can sort modules alphabetically by 'Course name', or by date most recently 'Last accessed'. There’s also a Recently Accessed Modules block which shows you can add to show you those you have most recently accessed. | 3. You can view the modules as “cards” 'Card' – the default, or as a list'List', or including the summary'Summary'. Experiment to see which is right for you. | 4 4. You can show up to 48 modules on each screen. Click the arrows to move between screens. 5. You will also see a progress bar in any modules in which progress is tracked (most are not tracked) 6. Clicking on the three dots at the end of a module’s name allows you to 'Star' (or favourite) a module, or to 'Remove it from your own view (note: this does not hide it from students)my view'. You can then filter by Starred or'Starred' or 'Removed from view ,' as shown in box 1. 5. You will also see a progress percentage for any modules in where progress is tracked (most are not tracked). | 6. Scrolling to the bottom of the page, you have the option to select how many modules should be displayed on each screen. Click the arrows to move between screens. |
To return to the Dashboard from anywhere in Moodle click Dashboard (top left). Don’t forget to check your further pages of modules, if anyclick the Dashboard tab at the top of your screen.
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