Hello,
I'm in the process of updating a Moodle installation from version 2.8.5+ to 3.11.4+, while also switching over from the Essential theme to Boost.
In 2.8.5+, the "My Home" page > "Course Overview" block lists links to incomplete assignments/quizzes/etc. (at least ones that have "Due Dates" defined) along with a "This needs attention" message.
In 3.11.4+, the same area ("Dashboard") doesn't seem to include the same list and messages in the overhauled "Course Overview" area.
I noticed that the Course Overview block has been moved to legacy plugin status (and isn't clearly being maintained/supported anymore) and a number of changes and improvements have been implemented in the core Course Overview area (involving "Activity Completion," for example). However, I haven't been able to find any specific information regarding the old list of links and the "This needs attention" messages.
I thought that perhaps the criteria required for these messages to be displayed had changed (it used to be listed in the Moodle documentation). But I've tried a variety of configurations (basically enabling everything related to Activity completion, due dates, cut-off dates, etc.) and haven't been able to get the messages to show up.
My program uses a custom grading system in which everything is graded as either "Received" or "Resubmit." So, it has been quite useful for students to be able to review which assignments/quizzes/etc. have either not been received (i.e., not submitted yet) or need to be resubmitted (as determined by the Teacher).
Can anyone shed any light on this situation for me and let me know if these links/messages still exist in Moodle and, if so, what it takes to get them to show up?