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Below are just a few creative examples of uses of roles and permissions in various settings.
==Give a student forum moderator rights==
==Give a student forum moderator rights==


''How'': Assign the role of non-editing teacher in the module context, via the "Locally assigned roles" tab in the editing activity page (default role settings)
''How'': Assign the role of non-editing teacher in the module context, via the "Locally assigned roles" link in the forum administration section of the Administration block.
[[File:Locallyassignedroles.png]]
 
* Enables a user to edit or delete forum posts, split discussions and move discussions to other forums
* Enables a user to edit or delete forum posts, split discussions and move discussions to other forums
* See [[Forum moderator role]] for more details
* See [[Forum moderator role]] for more details
* Consider assigning this role to two students, and guiding them in learning to facilitate a forum together; for example, they can share the "coverage" of the Forum on certain dates.
* Consider assigning this role to two students, and guiding them in learning to facilitate a forum together; for example, they can share the "coverage" of the forum on certain dates.
''Guide'': [http://download.moodle.org/download.php/docs/en/how-to_guides/give_student_forum_moderator_rights.pdf How to give a student forum moderator rights PDF], [http://download.moodle.org/download.php/docs/en/how-to_guides/give_student_forum_moderator_rights.odt ODT]


==Enable a student to grade assignment submissions==
==Enable a student to grade assignment submissions==


''How'': Assign the role of non-editing teacher in the module context, via the "Locally assigned roles" tab in the editing activity page (default role settings)
''How'': Assign the role of non-editing teacher in the module context, via the "Locally assigned roles" link in the assignment administration section of the Administration block.
* A form of peer assessment/evaluation
* A form of peer assessment/evaluation
* Similar use: Enable a student to grade essay questions in a quiz
* Similar use: Enable a student to grade essay questions in a quiz
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==Give a student the rights to approve database module entries==
==Give a student the rights to approve database module entries==


''How'': Assign the role of non-editing teacher in the module context, via the "Locally assigned roles" tab in the editing activity page (default role settings)
''How'': Assign the role of non-editing teacher in the module context, via the "Locally assigned roles" link in the database administration section of the Administration block.
* Enables a user to approve, edit and delete database module entries
* Enables a user to approve, edit and delete database module entries
* Similar use: Give a student the rights to approve glossary entries
* Similar use: Give a student the rights to approve glossary entries
''Guide'': [http://download.moodle.org/download.php/docs/en/how-to_guides/give_student_database_entries_approver_rights.pdf How to give a student rights to approve database entries PDF], [http://download.moodle.org/download.php/docs/en/how-to_guides/give_student_database_entries_approver_rights.odt ODT]


==Allow a student to clean up saved chat sessions==
==Allow a student to clean up saved chat sessions==


''How'': Assign the role of non-editing teacher in the module context, via the "Locally assigned roles" tab in the editing activity page (default role settings)
''How'': Assign the role of non-editing teacher in the module context, via the "Locally assigned roles" link in the chat administration section of the Administration block.
* Allows a user to delete chat logs for conversations which don't go anywhere
* Allows a user to delete chat logs for conversations which don't go anywhere
* Allows a user to switch to moodle messenging only instead of chat
* Allows a user to save chat logs for a longer period of time
* Allows a user to save chat logs for a longer period of time
* Allows a user to put together group chat sessions
* Allows a user to put together group chat sessions
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==Create an archive forum==
==Create an archive forum==


''How'': Override the student role in the module context, via the "Override permissions" tab in the editing activity page, and set the capabilities to start discussions and reply to posts to 'prevent' (requires teachers to be able to [[Override permissions|override permissions]])
''How'': Override the student role in the module context, via the "Permissions" link in the forum administration section of the Settings block and remove the capabilities to start discussions and reply to posts
* In an archive forum, students may no longer start new discussions, nor add replies, but may still read all the discussions
 
[[File:Forumarchive.png]]
 
* In an archived forum, students may no longer start new discussions, nor add replies, but may still read all the discussions
* See [[Forum permissions]] for more details
* See [[Forum permissions]] for more details
* Similar uses: Archive database, glossary or wiki
* Similar uses: Archive database, glossary or wiki
''Guide'': [http://download.moodle.org/download.php/docs/en/how-to_guides/create_archive_forum.pdf How to create an archive forum PDF], [http://download.moodle.org/download.php/docs/en/how-to_guides/create_archive_forum.odt ODT]


==Enable students to rate forum posts==
==Enable students to rate forum posts==


''How'': Override the student role in the module context, via the "Override permissions" tab in the editing activity page, and allow the capability to rate forum posts (requires teachers to be able to [[Override permissions|override permissions]])
''How'': Override the student role in the module context, via the "Permissions" link in the forum administration section of the Administration block, and allow the capability to rate forum posts.
 
[[File:Rateposts.png]]
 
* A formative assessment
* A formative assessment
* Peer evaluation
* Peer evaluation
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==Allow students to unenrol themselves from a course==
==Allow students to unenrol themselves from a course==


''How'': Override the student role in the course context, via the Assign roles link in course administration block and the "Override permissions tab", and allow the unassign own roles capability (requires teachers to be able to [[Override permissions|override permissions]])
''How'': Override the student role in the course context, via the "Permissions" link (Users > Permissions) in the Course administration area of the Administration block and allow the "Unenrol self from the course" capability.
 
* Useful for taster courses, revision courses and any other courses which are optional
* Useful for taster courses, revision courses and any other courses which are optional
* See [[Unenrolment]] for more details
* See [[Unenrolment]] for more details
''Guide'': [http://download.moodle.org/download.php/docs/en/how-to_guides/allow_students_to_unenrol_from_course.pdf How to allow students to unenrol themselves from a course PDF], [http://download.moodle.org/download.php/docs/en/how-to_guides/allow_students_to_unenrol_from_course.odt ODT]


==Hide a block from guests==
==Hide a block from guests==


''How'': Override the [[Guest role|guest role]] in the block context, via the Assign roles link in course block and the "Override permissions tab", and prevent the capability to view blocks (requires teachers to be able to [[Override permissions|override permissions]])
''How'': Override the [[Guest role|guest role]] in the block context, via the "Permissions" link in the block header and prevent the capability to view blocks.
* See [[Block permissions]] for more details
 
[[File:Blockpermissions.png]]
 
* See [[Blocks FAQ]] for more details
* Similar use: Hide a block from students
* Similar use: Hide a block from students


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==Enable a student to create questions==
==Enable a student to create questions==


''How'': Assign the role of question creator in the course context, via the Assign roles link in course administration block (requires [[Question creator role]] to be created by an administrator)
''How'': Assign the role of question creator in the course context, via the" Permissions" link in the course administration area of the Administration block (requires [[Question creator role]] to be created by an administrator).
* Enables a student to create questions which can later be used in quizzes
* Enables a student to create questions which can later be used in quizzes
* See [[Question creator role]] for more details
* See [[Question creator role]] for more details
''Guide'': [http://download.moodle.org/download.php/docs/en/how-to_guides/enable_students_to_create_questions.pdf How to enable students to create questions PDF], [http://download.moodle.org/download.php/docs/en/how-to_guides/enable_students_to_create_questions.odt ODT]


''Warning'': Capabilities with [[Risks|XSS risks]] associated to them are allowed for the role of question creator. Thus, this role should be assigned with care.
''Warning'': Capabilities with [[Risks|XSS risks]] associated to them are allowed for the role of question creator. Thus, this role should be assigned with care.
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==Assign a student the role of calendar editor==
==Assign a student the role of calendar editor==


''How'': Assign the role of calendar editor in the course context, via the Assign roles link in course administration block (requires [[Calendar editor role]] to be created by an administrator)
''How'': Assign the role of calendar editor in the course context, via the "Permissions" link in the calendar administration area of the Administration block (requires [[Calendar editor role]] to be created by an administrator).
* Allows a user to add course events to the calendar
* Allows a user to add course events to the calendar
* Useful for enabling school admin staff to add term dates etc. to the school calendar (when role assigned in the system context)
* Useful for enabling school admin staff to add term dates etc. to the school calendar (when role assigned in the system context)
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==Provide temporary read-only access to a naughty student==
==Provide temporary read-only access to a naughty student==


''How'': Assign the role in the course or module context (requires 'can not post data' role, with selected capabilities prohibited, to be created by an administrator)
''How'': Assign the role in the course or module context (requires "can not post data" role, with selected capabilities prohibited, to be created by an administrator)
* Prevents a user from entering text anywhere whilst allowing read-only access
* Prevents a user from entering text anywhere whilst allowing read-only access


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Steps to prevent guests from seeing confidential student information:
Steps to prevent guests from seeing confidential student information:
#Assign a guest role without access to grades and assignments.
#Only grant access to the guest for the minimal amount of time they need to be in the class.


1.) Assign a guest role without access to grades and assignments.
==Allow an administrator and teacher to see participants, but not a student==
2.) Only grant access to the guest for the minimal amount of time they need to be in the class.


==Allow an administrator and teacher to see participants, but not a student==
''How'': In a course, click on "Users" and then the  "Permissions" link in the course administration area of the Settings block. Scroll down to ''view participants'' and select the prevent or prohibit button next to "Student".


''How'': In a course, go to the admin panel and assiign roles. Select override permissions. Choose student. Scroll down to view participants and select the prevent or prohibit button.
[[File:Viewparticipants.png]]


* Allows teachers to see participants but not students.
* Allows teachers to see participants but not students.
==Add a grader to a course==
''How'': Enrol users via the [[Participants]] page (if you want to allow students to see the grader) or [[Other users]] (if not) to add your grader with the [[Standard roles| role]] of "Non-editing Teacher".
* The grader will be able to assign and change any grades in the class.
* If you want to only allow the grader to grade certain quizzes and/or assignments, see [[Using_roles#Enable_a_student_to_grade_assignment_submissions|Enable a student to grade assignment submissions]].
* If you want to only allow the grader to grade certain offline assignments, you can set up an assignment with no text entry and no file uploading.  (See [[Offline activity assignment]] and [[Assignment_settings#Submission_types]].)


==See also==
==See also==


*[[Assign roles]]
* Using Moodle [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=90181 10 Useful Things a Teacher Can do with Roles?] forum discussion
* Using Moodle [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=90181 10 Useful Things a Teacher Can do with Roles?] forum discussion
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Latest revision as of 16:13, 30 November 2017


Below are just a few creative examples of uses of roles and permissions in various settings.

Give a student forum moderator rights

How: Assign the role of non-editing teacher in the module context, via the "Locally assigned roles" link in the forum administration section of the Administration block. Locallyassignedroles.png

  • Enables a user to edit or delete forum posts, split discussions and move discussions to other forums
  • See Forum moderator role for more details
  • Consider assigning this role to two students, and guiding them in learning to facilitate a forum together; for example, they can share the "coverage" of the forum on certain dates.

Enable a student to grade assignment submissions

How: Assign the role of non-editing teacher in the module context, via the "Locally assigned roles" link in the assignment administration section of the Administration block.

  • A form of peer assessment/evaluation
  • Similar use: Enable a student to grade essay questions in a quiz

Give a student the rights to approve database module entries

How: Assign the role of non-editing teacher in the module context, via the "Locally assigned roles" link in the database administration section of the Administration block.

  • Enables a user to approve, edit and delete database module entries
  • Similar use: Give a student the rights to approve glossary entries

Allow a student to clean up saved chat sessions

How: Assign the role of non-editing teacher in the module context, via the "Locally assigned roles" link in the chat administration section of the Administration block.

  • Allows a user to delete chat logs for conversations which don't go anywhere
  • Allows a user to save chat logs for a longer period of time
  • Allows a user to put together group chat sessions

Create an archive forum

How: Override the student role in the module context, via the "Permissions" link in the forum administration section of the Settings block and remove the capabilities to start discussions and reply to posts

Forumarchive.png

  • In an archived forum, students may no longer start new discussions, nor add replies, but may still read all the discussions
  • See Forum permissions for more details
  • Similar uses: Archive database, glossary or wiki

Enable students to rate forum posts

How: Override the student role in the module context, via the "Permissions" link in the forum administration section of the Administration block, and allow the capability to rate forum posts.

Rateposts.png

  • A formative assessment
  • Peer evaluation
  • See Forum permissions for more details
  • Similar uses: Enable students to rate database or glossary entries

Allow students to unenrol themselves from a course

How: Override the student role in the course context, via the "Permissions" link (Users > Permissions) in the Course administration area of the Administration block and allow the "Unenrol self from the course" capability.

  • Useful for taster courses, revision courses and any other courses which are optional
  • See Unenrolment for more details

Hide a block from guests

How: Override the guest role in the block context, via the "Permissions" link in the block header and prevent the capability to view blocks.

Blockpermissions.png

  • See Blocks FAQ for more details
  • Similar use: Hide a block from students

Give a student unlimited time to complete timed quizzes

How: Assign the role of quiz user with unlimited time in the course or module context (requires Quiz user with unlimited time role to be created by an administrator)

Enable a student to create questions

How: Assign the role of question creator in the course context, via the" Permissions" link in the course administration area of the Administration block (requires Question creator role to be created by an administrator).

  • Enables a student to create questions which can later be used in quizzes
  • See Question creator role for more details

Warning: Capabilities with XSS risks associated to them are allowed for the role of question creator. Thus, this role should be assigned with care.

Assign a student the role of calendar editor

How: Assign the role of calendar editor in the course context, via the "Permissions" link in the calendar administration area of the Administration block (requires Calendar editor role to be created by an administrator).

  • Allows a user to add course events to the calendar
  • Useful for enabling school admin staff to add term dates etc. to the school calendar (when role assigned in the system context)
  • See Calendar editor role for more details

Provide temporary read-only access to a naughty student

How: Assign the role in the course or module context (requires "can not post data" role, with selected capabilities prohibited, to be created by an administrator)

  • Prevents a user from entering text anywhere whilst allowing read-only access

Provide temporary access to a Guest Speaker in a completely online class

How: Create a non-editing teaching role blocking access to everything but post to forum.

Steps to prevent guests from seeing confidential student information:

  1. Assign a guest role without access to grades and assignments.
  2. Only grant access to the guest for the minimal amount of time they need to be in the class.

Allow an administrator and teacher to see participants, but not a student

How: In a course, click on "Users" and then the "Permissions" link in the course administration area of the Settings block. Scroll down to view participants and select the prevent or prohibit button next to "Student".

Viewparticipants.png

  • Allows teachers to see participants but not students.

Add a grader to a course

How: Enrol users via the Participants page (if you want to allow students to see the grader) or Other users (if not) to add your grader with the role of "Non-editing Teacher".

See also