Add element

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The workflow of adding an item (new course or a module into a course) in Moodle:

Current way (Moodle 1.9)

Select an element to add from a dropdown.
No direct feedback to the user of the fact that anything was added
- Instead, show the user a config screen of the new module without request. In essence, enter a one-screen wizard for creating the module, with no information communicated to users about the fact how much work they have to commit to before being finished
By default, users are brought into the context of the new item, again without request, losing context of where they have been taken unless they already know and understand the passive-aggressive logic of the system to throw users around without prior notice
- (though an option is provided for returning to the course while adding a module)

TODO: create mockup and present in forums

Click 'Add activity' in course
A window appears with a list. Select an activity from a list (for example, forum), seeing a description of the activity selected, helping to confirm which activity is in question
Click [Add activity] next to the list
See the new activity appear where it was asked for, with a notice: "Forum needs some further details of how it should work. [Forum settings]"
By pressing [Forum settings], enter the config screen of the module
When saving, show the user the module already, since the user has opted to enter it themselves by pressing the "[Forum settings]" button and already knows their context.