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Marycooch: /* How do I make a block in my course visible to teachers but not students? */

2017-05-17T10:31:22Z

How do I make a block in my course visible to teachers but not students?

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	#Add a block to a page which only teachers can see, for example ''/grade/report/grader/index.php'' You could add a comments block for teachers to discuss and moderate each others' grades. Alternatively, you could add an HTML block to ''/badges/index.php'' with badge issuing policies. A block may also be added to ''enrol/users.php'' for notes or comments regarding enrolments.		#Add a block to a page which only teachers can see, for example ''/grade/report/grader/index.php'' You could add a comments block for teachers to discuss and moderate each others' grades. Alternatively, you could add an HTML block to ''/badges/index.php'' with badge issuing policies. A block may also be added to ''enrol/users.php'' for notes or comments regarding enrolments.
	#Add a block to the main course page and ask your administrator change permissions and prevent authenticated users and students from viewing the block. (A regular teacher cannot change permissions of authenticated users.)		#Add a block to the main course page and ask your administrator change permissions and prevent authenticated users and students from viewing the block but allow teachers. (A regular teacher cannot change permissions of authenticated users.)

	==How can I change a block item name from a list inside a block?==		==How can I change a block item name from a list inside a block?==

Marycooch: typo

2016-08-09T06:48:29Z

typo

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	You can change an item name in ''Site Administration > Language> Language customisation'' Select the 'moodle.php' file then search for the words you need to alter.		You can change an item name in ''Site Administration > Language> Language customisation'' Select the 'moodle.php' file then search for the words you need to alter.

	==How to I make a block "sticky"?==		==How do I make a block "sticky"?==
	See [[Block settings]]. Using the edit icon in the block heading, go to the configuration page. Look for the "Where this block appears" group and "Display on page types". Depending upon your current context and permissions, you will see different options. One maybe "All pages" or "Any type of course main page", and others.		See [[Block settings]]. Using the edit icon in the block heading, go to the configuration page. Look for the "Where this block appears" group and "Display on page types". Depending upon your current context and permissions, you will see different options. One maybe "All pages" or "Any type of course main page", and others.

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2015-11-26T14:55:51Z

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Tsala: /* How do I hide front page blocks from non-logged-in users? */ update (MDL-25451)

2015-11-26T14:47:34Z

How do I hide front page blocks from non-logged-in users?: update (MDL-25451)

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	# Click the "Turn editing on" button at the top-right of the front page (you need to be logged in as an administrator)		# Click the "Turn editing on" button at the top-right of the front page (you need to be logged in as an administrator)
	# ~~Click~~ the ~~assign roles icon (often a face and mask)~~ in the header ~~of the block to be hidden ('''NOTE''': Don't worry if you get an error message saying you are not able to assign roles)~~		# In the actions menu in the block header, click Permissions'
	~~# Scroll down to the settings block and~~ click ~~the~~ Permissions ~~link~~
	# In the ''View block'' section, click the X next to ''Guest''		# In the ''View block'' section, click the X next to ''Guest''
	# Click the "Save changes" button		# Click the "Save changes" button.
	~~Alternatively, to hide all blocks from non-logged in users, you can go to ''Administration>Site administration>Users>Permissions>Define roles'' and edit the Guest role to disallow ''View block''~~.

	==How do I show front page blocks to guests and hide them from logged in users?==		==How do I show front page blocks to guests and hide them from logged in users?==

Dylanromero: /* See also */

2015-10-20T17:35:04Z

Dylanromero: /* My Administration block links don't expand! */

2015-10-20T17:34:10Z

My Administration block links don't expand!

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	2. Check if your browser is showing some warning or error indications (watch the status bar).		2. Check if your browser is showing some warning or error indications (watch the status bar).

	For more details see any of the following forum threads https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=269877#p1166200, https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=166994 or https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=200243 ~~or the tracker~~ MDL-31678.		For more details see any of the following forum threads:
			*https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=269877#p1166200
			*https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=166994
			*https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=200243
			*Tracker MDL-31678

	==How can I add a Twitter feed block?==		==How can I add a Twitter feed block?==

Dylanromero: /* Where did that block come from? I do not want it! */

2015-10-20T17:30:58Z

Where did that block come from? I do not want it!

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	Your site administrator or some one with more permissions than you decided that block should be there. It is possible to force a block to appear on other pages. For example, a site administrator my force a HTML block on every main course page and determine where it will be, so they may put site messages there.		Your site administrator or some one with more permissions than you decided that block should be there. It is possible to force a block to appear on other pages. For example, a site administrator my force a HTML block on every main course page and determine where it will be, so they may put site messages there.

	Your site administrator can tell where every instance of a block appears via [[~~Blocks administration~~]].		Your site administrator can tell where every instance of a block appears via [[Managing blocks]].

	==How can I decide the order in which blocks are docked?==		==How can I decide the order in which blocks are docked?==

Dylanromero: /* How do I make a block in my course visible to teachers but not students? */

2015-10-20T17:30:21Z

How do I make a block in my course visible to teachers but not students?

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	Here are two suggestions:		Here are two suggestions:

	1.Add a block to a page which only teachers can see, for example ''/grade/report/grader/index.php'' You could add a comments block for teachers to discuss and moderate each others' grades. Alternatively,you could add an HTML block to ''/badges/index.php'' with badge issuing policies. A block may also be added to ''enrol/users.php'' for notes or comments regarding enrolments.		#Add a block to a page which only teachers can see, for example ''/grade/report/grader/index.php'' You could add a comments block for teachers to discuss and moderate each others' grades. Alternatively,you could add an HTML block to ''/badges/index.php'' with badge issuing policies. A block may also be added to ''enrol/users.php'' for notes or comments regarding enrolments.
			#Add a block to the main course page and ask your administrator to go to ''Block>Assign roles>Permissions'' and prevent authenticated users and students from viewing the block. (A regular teacher cannot change permissions of authenticated users.)
	2.Add a block to the main course page and ask your administrator to go to ''Block>Assign roles>Permissions'' and prevent authenticated users and students from viewing the block. (A regular teacher cannot change permissions of authenticated users.)

	==How can I change a Block item name from a list inside a block?==		==How can I change a Block item name from a list inside a block?==

Dylanromero: /* How do I make a front page block visible to teachers but not students? */

2015-10-20T17:29:58Z

How do I make a front page block visible to teachers but not students?

Dylanromero: /* How do I show front page blocks to guests and hide them from logged in users? */

2015-10-20T17:28:02Z

How do I show front page blocks to guests and hide them from logged in users?

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	==How do I show front page blocks to guests and hide them from logged in users?==		==How do I show front page blocks to guests and hide them from logged in users?==
	# Click the "Turn editing on" button at the top-right of the front page. (~~You~~ need to be logged in as an administrator.)		# Click the "Turn editing on" button at the top-right of the front page (you need to be logged in as an administrator)
	# Click the assign roles icon (in the header of the block to be hidden. ('''NOTE''': Don't worry if you get an error message saying you are not able to assign roles ;) )		# Click the assign roles icon (in the header of the block to be hidden ('''NOTE''': Don't worry if you get an error message saying you are not able to assign roles)
	# Scroll down to the settings block and click the Permissions link		# Scroll down to the settings block and click the Permissions link
	~~# [[File:Blockassign.png]]~~
	# In the ''View block'' section, click the X next to ''authenticated user''		# In the ''View block'' section, click the X next to ''authenticated user''
	# Click the "Save changes" button.		# Click the "Save changes" button

	==How do I get rid of a link in "Site Pages" in the Navigation block?==		==How do I get rid of a link in "Site Pages" in the Navigation block?==

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

			Moodle forum discussions:
			*[http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=195874 More problems with "Sticky" blocks in 2.2] with instructions on how to make blocks appear on all course pages
	*Using Moodle [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=2121 Blocks forum]		*Using Moodle [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=2121 Blocks forum]

	~~Using Moodle forum discussions:~~
	*[http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=195874 More problems with "Sticky" blocks in 2.2] with instructions on how to make blocks appear on all course pages

	[[Category:FAQ]]		[[Category:FAQ]]

	[[de:Block_FAQ]]		[[de:Block_FAQ]]
	[[es:Bloques FAQ]]		[[es:Bloques FAQ]]

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	==How do I make a front page block visible to teachers but not students?==		==How do I make a front page block visible to teachers but not students?==
	It is possible to control who sees block on the front page. The following applies to any specified group of people, not just teachers and students.		It is possible to control who sees block on the front page. The following applies to any specified group of people, not just teachers and students.
	# Ensure you have hidden your block from non-logged in users as in the instructions above.		# Ensure you have hidden your block from non-logged in users as in the instructions above
	# In ''Administration>Site administration>Users>Permissions>Define roles'', click on "authenticated user on the front page"		# In ''Administration>Site administration>Users>Permissions>Define roles'', click on "authenticated user on the front page"
	# In the context type, select "block"		# In the context type, select "block"
	# Set ''moodle/block:view'' to "allow". Save ~~the~~ changes.		# Set ''moodle/block:view'' to "allow"
			# Click "Save changes"
	#Turn editing on on your front page.		#Turn editing on on your front page.
	#Click the "assign roles " icon on your block.		#Click the "assign roles " icon on your block
	#Click the blue words of "authenticated user on the front page" to access the screen where you can choose who you want to allow to see this block (such as your teachers) by moving them from the right hand box to the left.		#Click the blue words of "authenticated user on the front page" to access the screen where you can choose who you want to allow to see this block (such as your teachers) by moving them from the right hand box to the left
	#Now click "Permissions" in your block's Administration settings		#Now click "Permissions" in your block's Administration settings
	#Click the X next to "authenticated user" to prevent them viewing this block.		#Click the X next to "authenticated user" to prevent them viewing this block
	#From now on, regular authenticated users will not be able to see the block~~. However~~, those who have been given the role of "authenticated user on the front page" will be able to see it.		#From now on, regular authenticated users will not be able to see the block - however, those who have been given the role of "authenticated user on the front page" will be able to see it

	==How do I make a block in my course visible to teachers but not students?==		==How do I make a block in my course visible to teachers but not students?==