Tiles format

Course formats ::: format_tiles
Maintained by David Watson
A course format which displays course topics as "Tiles", in a grid rather than as a list. When clicked, tile content is displayed under the tile with an animated transition. The layout adapts to different screen sizes and orientations. Within each tile, activities can also be set to display as "sub-tiles". For each tile, the teacher can pick an icon from a predefined set, or upload a background photo.
Latest release:
21297 sites
5k downloads
466 fans
Current versions available: 10
Key features
  • Tiles are used to show course topics and activities
  • Animation is used to expand tiles to reveal content
  • Icons or photos on each tile increase visual appeal
  • Modal windows (animated pop ups) to show content
  • Colours for tiles are customisable
  • Theme compatibility is broad (Boost, Clean, Essential, Moove and Adaptable).
  • Easy to switch into Tiles from other formats (e.g. Topics, Grid) without changing course content
  • User friendly (e.g. tile icons are provided and don't need to be uploaded)
  • Mobile responsive (adapts to different screen sizes and orientations)
  • Progress shown on tile with % in a circle, or as a fraction
 
 
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Contributors

David Watson (Lead maintainer)
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  • miguel rojas
    vie, 16 de may de 2025, 00:08
    Hi David, first, congratulations on your great contribution. Then, let me tell you about my problem: when the "Tiles" course format is enabled, it's not possible to access course resources (such as PDFs, links, assignments, etc.) by clicking directly on them after entering a tile (course section). When trying to open a resource, the system immediately redirects to the main course tile view, preventing access to the content.

    It's important to note that all resources can be accessed without any issues using the course index displayed in the left sidebar. The problem occurs exclusively when trying to navigate through the tiles. Environment Details:

    Moodle Version: 4.3.3
    Tiles Format Version: 4.3.0.64
    Theme Version: Universe 1.5.8
  • Monika Jenkins
    vie, 16 de may de 2025, 05:00
    Amazing plugin! Is there any plan to do sub-topics? We have some courses that have a lot of content, and while we love our first course page/landing page to have 4 main tiles, user guides, course modules, exam, certificate, we have a need for course modules to have sub-topics under them, and then activities. So basically one more layer, Tile>Sub-tile>Activity. Is that possible? We are not yet on Moodle 4.5, but if we did upgrade, is there any way to have sub-sections also show up as tiles instead of how they are noted here: https://demo.evolutioncode.uk/course/view.php?id=5#module-214? And until we upgrade, is that an option currently? I really don't want to switch to another course format, this one is perfect. Thanks so much!
  • johan verweij
    jue, 26 de jun de 2025, 21:24
    is it possible to make it compatible with avif(S) files? or what file do i need to change this so that i can use avif files as tile pictures????
  • Blair F.
    vie, 25 de jul de 2025, 05:16
    Am I the only one, using Moodle 4.5, experiencing the Unexpected Token Error that I've reported here: https://bitbucket.org/dw8/moodle-format_tiles/issues/166/unexpected-token-error ?
  • Facultad de Ciencias Humanas UNLPam
    mar, 29 de jul de 2025, 02:45
    Buenas tardes a todos. Gracias David por tu valioso aporte! Soy administrador de un sitio Moodle versión 4.5.2 e instalé el plugin Tiles Format Release 4.5.0.21. Se me presenta el problema de que cuando activo la edición de las secciones dentro de un curso desaparecen todos los recursos y actividades.
  • Jean-Baptiste BOUGNET
    vie, 8 de ago de 2025, 01:39
    Hello,
    That's a great course format. We're very fond of it.
    Would it be possible to enhance it, so that LTI (external Tools) could open in a modal windows (pop up) ?
    Thanks,
  • Daniel
    vie, 12 de sept de 2025, 16:05
    Hello,
    What's this ?


    Deprecated: preg_match(): Passing null to parameter #2 ($subject) of type string is deprecated in /home/nomserveur/public_html/course/format/tiles/classes/local/util.php on line 388
    Daniel
  • Sergei S
    jue, 9 de oct de 2025, 16:20
    Hello, seems to be incompatible to Moodle 5.1
    Shows error when editing course - no file found
  • Reginaldo Polesi
    dom, 28 de dic de 2025, 00:27
    Olá
    Moodle 4.4.12
    Udemy 4.4
    Formato de curso Blocos.

    O problema:
    O Formato de blocos não está funcionando corretamente no tema Udemy
  • CRYPTLAN FORMACION
    jue, 15 de ene de 2026, 08:17
    Moodle 5.1 Shows error when editing course - no file found
  • Ibrahim Fadl
    lun, 2 de feb de 2026, 17:29
    When I am trying to install the plugin it shows a screen to save settings with white screen and no settings. When I click save it redirects to the same page white screen with only save settings button.
  • Lucía Castro Hernández
    vie, 6 de feb de 2026, 17:47
    Hi David,

    Thanks for the recent improvements!

    Just a quick note: in Tiles, only visible activities are counted toward overall course completion, while in “My courses” all activities, including hidden ones, are included. This can cause confusion when comparing progress percentages.

    I've reported here: https://bitbucket.org/dw8/moodle-format_tiles/issues/320/difference-in-course-completion

    Thanks again!
  • Iñigo Zendegi Urzelai
    vie, 6 de feb de 2026, 18:41
    Hi, Lucia

    I cannot see the issue in bitbucket, but I want to let you and Tiles developers know that there is an issue in Moodle core tracker currently in integration process (https://moodle.atlassian.net/browse/MDL-60912) to hopefully fix this incoherence the other way around, so that the overall completion percentage only will take into account the activities each student can access.
  • Lucía Castro Hernández
    vie, 6 de feb de 2026, 22:03
    Iñigo, you may not be able to see the issue because it is currently in SUBMITTED status. Since I’m not a member of the workspace, I can’t change it myself. I think a workspace member or maintainer could change it from SUBMITTED to OPEN so it becomes visible and usable.

    In any case, thanks for pointing us to the Moodle core issue (MDL-60912). We'll follow its progress!! sonrisa
  • Adrien Meluc
    sáb, 7 de feb de 2026, 00:20
    Hello,

    We noticed a bug with the Tiles course format plugin. When we create a file containing a Genially download and set the appearance to Automatic or Open, it becomes impossible to access the file.

    The issue disappears when we switch to editing mode or when we change the course format. Our Moodle version is 4.5.5+, and the plugin version is 4.5.0.28.

    Thank you very much for this plugin. We use it extensively on our platform, and it is both very aesthetic and very useful.
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