Moodle Maps

Summary

Gain familiarity with the parts of the Moodle Dashboard, Course and Quick Links using the following maps and keys.

This guide will help you to:

Map of areas on your Moodle Dashboard
Moodle Dashboard Map Key
Map of areas inside a Course
Course Map Key
Map of Quick Links

Map of Moodle Dashboard:

Key from Map of Moodle Dashboard:

Here on your dashboard you have access to a lot of things. Below is a breakdown of each important section with the corresponding number.

1) Notification Bell

The notification bar updates you on any assignments or notifications you may have. You can learn how to toggle your alerts and notifications settings here.

2) Profile

Your profile holds personal things such as your Profile, Grades, Calendar, Private Files, Reports, and Preferences.

Profile = View user details, course activity, and reports/grades

Grades = View grades from all courses

Calendar = View some, not all, assignment due dates

Private Files = Any files you have uploaded

Reports = Any reports made me you or instructors. You can view grades here also.

Preferences = You can edit your profile and preferences for your calendar, messages, notifications and more

3) Edit Mode

With edit mode, you can add new blocks to your dashboard to help you better navigate your content. You can edit your dashboard and your sidebar once this button is clicked.

4) Adding Blocks

You can add a variety of blocks that can help you focus on specific sections in Moodle. To learn how to add block visit

5) Sidebar

The sidebar on your homepage holds essential information from your school. You find Moodle resources, IT support, information on softwares for school use. You can also edit the sidebar when you click edit mode.

6) Dashboard

Your dashboard is home to all of your content. The main section is in the middle that holds the blocks you add or remove. To edit the blocks you must put your dashboard in edit mode in the top right corner. Vistit___to learn how to edit your dashboard.

Map of Course

Key from Map of Course

Here on your dashboard you have access to a lot of things. Below is a breakdown of each important section with the corresponding number

1) Course Index

The course index is a summary of the course information located in the middle. You can view each module/chapter at a glance and click to expand each section.

2) Course Information

In the middle is the course details. Here you will find course information by unit, the class roster, and course grades. The course section will hold all of the information/materials you need to understand the material and complete assignments. The participants section holds the information of your peers in this course. You can also contact other students this way if needed. The grades section holds your grades for each assignment.

Map of Quick Links

Here on your dashboard you have access to a lot of things. Below is a breakdown of each important section with the corresponding number

Quick Link Categories

Helpdesk: Support with Moodle, the DUO app, password help, and more

University Libraries: Find scholarly articles, books, and journals.

Academic Calendar: School year calendar

Learner Support: Receive technical and academic support (tutoring, clubs, health, counseling).

Safety Net: Submit a SafetyNet Form to quickly connect a student in need with a support team of faculty and staff

myCU: View your student profile and class information

Clarkson Regulations: University regulations and policies