What is the difference between course and category in Moodle?

What is the difference between course and category in Moodle?

A category is a top level of a top or subject. There can be numerous categories. Whereas a course is within a specific category.

How do I change course category in Moodle?

Click the Edit settings on the left in the Settings section. Find the course that requires the Category to be changed. Click the Course link. Under the Category drop box select the appropriate category.

How do I upload a course category in Moodle?

Upload courses

  1. Go to Administration > Site administration > Courses > Upload courses.
  2. Either drag and drop the CSV file or click the ‘Choose a file’ button and select the file in the file picker.
  3. Select appropriate import options carefully, then click the preview button.

What are the options available at setting option of category in Moodle?

You can edit a category in Moodle 1.9, which gives you access to change the Parent category (if applicable), change the name of the cateory, add or edit the course category description, and force a theme for the category (if enabled in Administration block > Appearance > Themes > Theme Settings).

What are Category A courses?

The courses have been grouped into cognate areas, to facilitate the review process.

  • ARTS AND PERFORMANCE. Dance. Drama.
  • ENGLISH. English (Advanced)
  • MATHEMATICS. General Mathematics.
  • SCIENCE. Agriculture.
  • SEPARATE CATEGORY. Personal Development, Health and.
  • SOCIAL SCIENCES. Aboriginal Studies.
  • TECHNOLOGY. Design and Technology.

What is the default course format in Moodle?

Topics format The course is organised into topic sections that a teacher can give titles to. Each topic section consists of activities, resources and labels. In new installations of Moodle, this is the default format.

What is a Moodle category?

Course categories organize courses for all Moodle site participants. The default course category on a new Moodle site is “Miscellaneous” (although this can be renamed) A Course creator, Administrator or Manager can put all courses in the Miscellaneous category.

How do I show courses available on Moodle?

The block title shows as “My courses” and allows one-click access to a course’s home page. There is a also the option to list All courses… available within the Moodle site. This will display a list of course types and a click on one of the types will reveal all the courses in that category.

Can I get my HSC without getting an ATAR?

Students who do not want an ATAR, but do want a recognised school credential. Students who want an HSC that includes nationally recognised qualifications through vocational education and training (VET) and TAFE courses. Eligible VET courses can count toward an ATAR.

What is category in ATAR?

ATAR courses are those developed by NESA for which there are formal examinations that yield graded assessments. These are the only courses that can be used to calculate your ATAR. ATAR courses are classified as either Category A or Category B courses. Only 2 units of Category B courses can contribute to your ATAR.

What are sections in Moodle?

Courses can be divided into sections to organize resources and activities for students. Each section can have a description and can contain many activities and resources as the teacher desires.

What are course categories in Moodle?

Course categories organize courses for all Moodle site participants. The default course category on a new Moodle site is “Miscellaneous” (although this can be renamed) A Course creator, Administrator or Manager can put all courses in the Miscellaneous category.

How do I create a new category in Moodle?

At the top of the “Course Categories” page is a text area and an “Add new category” button. Type the name of your new category in the text area and click the button. Moodle1.9

What is miscellaneous in Moodle?

Miscellaneous is the default course category on a new Moodle site. A course creator or administrator can put all courses in the miscellaneous category. However, teachers and students will find it easier to find their classes if they are organized in descriptive categories.

How do I add/edit course categories?

Adding categories is very simple: From the Site Administration block, click Courses then “Add/edit courses”. At the top of the “Course Categories” page is a text area and an “Add new category” button. Type the name of your new category in the text area and click the button.