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{{Moodle 2.0}}Improving the usability of the Moodle gradebook is one of the main targets for Moodle 2.0. | {{Moodle 2.0}}Improving the usability of the Moodle gradebook is one of the main targets for Moodle 2.0. | ||
This evolving page summarises a number of proposed changes, derived from community suggestions | This evolving page summarises a number of proposed changes, derived from community suggestions in the [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=2122 Gradebook forum] and in the [http://tracker.moodle.org/secure/Dashboard.jspa tracker], with special attention given to [http://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL/component/10062?selected=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.project:component-popularissues-panel the issues with the most votes]. | ||
We would really like your feedback on: | We would really like your feedback on: | ||
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===Easier editing of categories and items=== | ===Easier editing of categories and items=== | ||
* MDL-15680 New "Edit categories and items" page, with hide/show advanced settings | * MDL-15680 New "Edit categories and items" page, with hide/show advanced settings, moving of multiple items between categories and quick editing of multiple settings | ||
===Grader report | ===Grader report improvements=== | ||
[[Image:Simple_grader_report_scroll.jpg|thumb|Simple grader report from LSU]] | [[Image:Simple_grader_report_scroll.jpg|thumb|Simple grader report from LSU]] | ||
The [[Grader report]] is the main teacher view of the gradebook. The current grader report is a 'proof of concept' i.e. it includes tons of settings. | The [[Grader report]] is the main teacher view of the gradebook. The current grader report is a 'proof of concept' i.e. it includes tons of settings. | ||
* MDL-17807 | * MDL-17807 Improve the current grader report by adding user-friendly features of the LSU [[grade/report/simple grader/index|simple grader report]], such as option to scroll grades while students stay fixed | ||
===Statistics report=== | ===Statistics report=== | ||
Revision as of 11:41, 23 January 2009
Note: This page is a work-in-progress. Feedback and suggested improvements are welcome. Please join the discussion on moodle.org or use the page comments.
Moodle 2.0
Improving the usability of the Moodle gradebook is one of the main targets for Moodle 2.0.
This evolving page summarises a number of proposed changes, derived from community suggestions in the Gradebook forum and in the tracker, with special attention given to the issues with the most votes.
We would really like your feedback on:
- The changes already proposed here
- Any issues that you feel are not yet addressed
Please join the discussions and post your suggestions in the Gradebook forum.
Stage 1
Changes to be implemented immediately for 2.0, and where possible included in Moodle 1.9.5.
Easier editing of categories and items
- MDL-15680 New "Edit categories and items" page, with hide/show advanced settings, moving of multiple items between categories and quick editing of multiple settings
Grader report improvements
The Grader report is the main teacher view of the gradebook. The current grader report is a 'proof of concept' i.e. it includes tons of settings.
- MDL-17807 Improve the current grader report by adding user-friendly features of the LSU simple grader report, such as option to scroll grades while students stay fixed
Statistics report
- MDL-13501 (will be resolved by [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/CONTRIB-477 CONTRIB-477]) Animated grade statistics report (GSoC project by Daniel Servos) can be added as a plugin, with visibility controlled by a capability
Consider converting the 'Choose an action' dropdown menu into tabs, as suggested in the discussion New gradebook interface - Tabs
Stage 2
Changes be implemented at a later date.
Simplifying the gradebook
Investigate ways of reducing the number of settings in the gradebook. Currently only grade category settings can be forced and hidden by an admin.
- Add an admin setting for choosing which aggregation types can be used, as suggested in the discussion Some gradebook observations (LSU gradebook only includes weighted mean, simple weighted mean and sum)
- Add admin settings for disabling gradebook features such as multiplicator, offset, calculations
Hidden activities
- MDL-16381 Do not display hidden activities in the gradebook
Further changes under consideration
- MDL-14831, MDL-15033 and MDL-16363 Issues relating to the "Sum of grades" aggregation type
- MDL-13417 If outcomes are disabled, outcomes report should not be available
See also
- Development talk:Gradebook improvements
- Grades for archive specification
