Adding/editing roles

Moodle 1.7 allows the administrator to add or edit existing roles available on the Moodle site. This is done through the Administration block>>User>>Permission>>Define roles menu area.

The "Define roles" menu has 3 tabs.

Manage roles

The place to add and define permissions for a new role, or edit name and/or permissions associated with exiting Moodle roles.

Allow role assignments

A matrix which determines which role can assign users to other roles.

Allow role overrides

A matric which determines which role can override a previously assigned role. The default is that only an administrator can override any role assigned by another role.

Examples of roles

• Site Designers
• Educational Authority Adviser
• Educational Inspector
• Second Marker / Moderator
• Peer observer of teaching
• External Examiner
• Parent

See Also

Assign roles User Policies