As we build up our Moodle 4 environment at Solent, we are debating the course format layout, particularly the fact that the description appears after and below the activity icon/link.
As second discussion (already being discussed here) is whether the title and icon should be the tool? Why does the tool matter? Surely the task is what matters (eg have a debate about x,y,z) rather than "here's a forum tool".
The challenge in Moodle 4 (and older versions) is the call to action link is also the title of the activity and the icon.
I have been in touch with Martin D who doesn't recall any decision or discussion about this in the past, it just seemed logical at the time (20 years ago?). I think it is now much more obvious issue with the boxed in activities and icons. Could this be a setting somewhere to allow institutions decide?
What would seem more logical is to have the order as below (explain the task, then do the task)
- Icon / Title / Mark as Done
- Restrictions
- Description of task
- Call to Action - link to activity
What are your thoughts?