So far I don't see how students know what each icon represents (the mouse roll over shows the Moodle URL).
Has anyone created a help resource for icons and how did you display it?
Note: I tried adding a label but it's too large and distracts from the topics below. I can add a page, but I don't like adding help that looks like a topic.
Here's a link to a page that at least defines the 2.3 and 2.4 "standard" icon sets:
http://docs.moodle.org/dev/2.3_icons_versus_2.4
Keep in mind, though, that it's possible your system administrator loaded some sort of customized icon set for your installation; so they may be really different. Good luck with it. --George
What icons are you concerned about? The vast majority of unlabeled icons are only viewable when editing is turned on, which students can't do.
Thanks for your help. I wanted something user-centric. I wrote this:
The icons help you manage the course in different ways.
| Timescale | If you have limited time consider reviewing a page or taking a lesson. |
| Task Based | If you want to collaborate with others add information to the wiki or if you need peer feedback start a debate in the forum. |
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Lesson | Work through a guided learning experience. |
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Assignment | Develop an original piece of work. |
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Wiki | Collaborate with others by adding or editing a topic. |
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Page | Review the resources. |
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Forum | Create a debate around an idea. |
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Book | Delve into more indepth information. |
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Quiz | Test your knowledge. |
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Directory | Research the industry and its key players. |
