How to Add and Move a Block

Overview

Blocks are items which may be added to the side inside the block drawer of any page in Moodle. Different themes allow blocks to be added to the left, right or both sides. They may also be added to the centre of the Dashboard.

Note: You need LMS Admin access to perform the following actions.  

Standard Blocks

1. Recently Accessed Courses: Displays up to 8 of the most recently opened courses for quick access.
2. Recently Accessed Items: Lists the last few resources or activities the user interacted with.
3. Timeline: Shows upcoming due dates for assignments and activities across all enrolled courses.
4. Course Overview: Provides a summary of enrolled courses, with filtering options (in progress, past, future).
5. Calendar: Displays important course events, deadlines, and personal events.
6. Private Files: Allows users to upload and manage personal files within Moodle.
7. Latest Badges: Shows the most recent achievement badges earned.
8. Upcoming Events: Lists scheduled course events and deadlines.
9. Grade Me: Displays up to 10 most recently submitted assessments requiring grading.
10. Navigation: Provides quick links to course categories, profile settings, and site pages.
11. Online Users: Lists users currently logged into Moodle.
12. Messages: Shows recent private messages and notifications.

How to Add and Move a Block?

1. Enable editing: Click on the gear icon and select Turn editing on.
   
   
   
2. Locate the ‘Add a block’ section: This is usually on the left or right side of the page.
   
   
   
3. Choose a block: Click Add a block, then select the desired block from the list.
   
   
   
4. Position the block: Once added, you can move it using the drag-and-drop method.
   
   
   
5. Save and exit: Once satisfied, turn editing off.

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