Moodle Plugins directory: Introduction block: Versions: 9.30 | Moodle.org
Introduction block
Blocks ::: block_vexturintroduction
Maintained by
Eimantas Jakas,
Vextur IT
Introduction Block by Vextur.
A user-friendly dashboard block that provides students and instructors with an at-a-glance overview of their course activity and progress.
The Introduction Block enhances the Moodle user experience by displaying key metrics and personalized information directly on the dashboard. Users can quickly see their enrollment status, course completion, unread messages, and pending assignments without navigating through multiple pages.
Introduction block 9.30
Moodle 5.0
Released: 2025年 09月 30日(週二) 21:21
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HTML | XMLTwo Display Modes
With Icons: Clean, modern card layout with colorful icons and metrics
Without Icons: Customizable text-based design with background image support
Customizable Metrics Display
Show or hide specific information based on your institution's needs:
Courses Enrolled
Courses Completed
Unread Messages
Quiz & Assignments (pending activities)
Average Grade
Flexible Design Options
With Icons Mode:
Customizable background color
Adjustable text colors (main and additional)
Custom icon colors
Optional clickable column headers that link to relevant sections
Without Icons Mode:
Custom background image support
Rich text editor for personalized welcome messages
Perfect for branded institutional messaging
User-Friendly Interface
Responsive design that works on all devices
Clear visual hierarchy for quick scanning
Personalized greeting (e.g., "Hello, Emma!")
Real-time data updates
Use Cases
Student Dashboards: Help students track their progress and stay organized
Teacher Overview: Quick access to course statistics and student engagement
Institutional Branding: Customize appearance to match your organization's identity
Welcome Messages: Display important announcements or motivational content
Configuration
All settings are managed through the Moodle administration interface, allowing administrators to:
Toggle individual metrics on/off
Choose between design modes
Customize colors and branding
Add custom text and images
Enable/disable clickable links
Perfect For
Educational institutions looking to improve user engagement
Organizations wanting a personalized dashboard experience
Administrators seeking to highlight important metrics
Anyone wanting to create a more welcoming Moodle environment
With Icons: Clean, modern card layout with colorful icons and metrics
Without Icons: Customizable text-based design with background image support
Customizable Metrics Display
Show or hide specific information based on your institution's needs:
Courses Enrolled
Courses Completed
Unread Messages
Quiz & Assignments (pending activities)
Average Grade
Flexible Design Options
With Icons Mode:
Customizable background color
Adjustable text colors (main and additional)
Custom icon colors
Optional clickable column headers that link to relevant sections
Without Icons Mode:
Custom background image support
Rich text editor for personalized welcome messages
Perfect for branded institutional messaging
User-Friendly Interface
Responsive design that works on all devices
Clear visual hierarchy for quick scanning
Personalized greeting (e.g., "Hello, Emma!")
Real-time data updates
Use Cases
Student Dashboards: Help students track their progress and stay organized
Teacher Overview: Quick access to course statistics and student engagement
Institutional Branding: Customize appearance to match your organization's identity
Welcome Messages: Display important announcements or motivational content
Configuration
All settings are managed through the Moodle administration interface, allowing administrators to:
Toggle individual metrics on/off
Choose between design modes
Customize colors and branding
Add custom text and images
Enable/disable clickable links
Perfect For
Educational institutions looking to improve user engagement
Organizations wanting a personalized dashboard experience
Administrators seeking to highlight important metrics
Anyone wanting to create a more welcoming Moodle environment
Version information
- Version build number
- 2025093000
- Version release name
- 9.30
- Maturity
- 穩定版
- MD5 Sum
- 7e0043b74cb6d428a9cf31f41f6b8a8f
- Supported software
- PHP 8.2, PHP 8.3, Moodle 5.0
- Latest release for Moodle 5.0
Default installation instructions for plugins of the type Blocks
- Make sure you have all the required versions.
- Download and unpack the block folder.
- Place the folder (eg "myblock") in the "blocks" subdirectory.
- Visit http://yoursite.com/admin to complete the installation
- Turn editing on in any home or course page.
- Add the block to the page
- Visit the config link in the block for more options.