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Using the Mass Actions Block or Bulk Actions in Moodle

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Summary

RubricsStarting arewith usedMoodle 4.5, Clarkson users have two options for more efficiently moving, deleting, hiding, showing, or duplicating multiple course items at once:

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  2. Moodle also provides users with the Native Bulk Actions which offer similar capabilities built within the core interface. 


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This guide will help you to:


Add and Use the Mass Actions Block

Open the course block drawer on the right side of the Moodle course homepage.

  1. Turn Edit mode on

  2. Click to Add a block

  3. Choose the Mass Actions block

  4. Turn on Bulk editing.

 

Note the available options in the Mass Actions block

  1. Select all in particular section

  2. Or use the checkblock to the left of each item to select specific items

  3. Note you can choose to setShow/Hide, upDuplicate, andDelete, gradeIndent withor aMove rubricby directlysection inor an Activity (like an assignment) in Moodle OR elect to use Turnitin's Feedback Studio feature also through Moodle.item

    The following bundle of resources will assist you with Rubrics:
    1. Video tutorial for setting up a rubric in a Moodle assignment.

    2. Supporting documentation on how to get that done:

     

    Explore: Rubric Creation and Use: Assessing Student Learning

    Use Bulk Actions

    1. On the course home page, ensure editing mode is turned on and the block drawer closed.

    2. Click on Bulk actions in the top right corner beneath the course banner.


    Note the action options are now at the bottom of the screen.


    1. Select all in particular section

    2. Or use the checkblock to the left of each item to select specific items

    3. Note you can choose the availability, duplicate, move, or delete sections or items.

     


    Seek Further Assistance


    For additional assistance please contact, Clarkson OIT Help Desk;

    Online: Get Help
    Email: helpdesk@clarkson.edu
    Call: 315-268-HELP (x4357)


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