Embed Resume or Start Again Button Anywhere in Moodle Using Shortcodes

This filter plugin allows you to embed resume buttons for Moodle courses or sections using a simple shortcode syntax. It works in combination with the local_resume plugin and provides a dynamic, personalized experience for learners to continue where they left off.

• Moodle 4.2 to 5.0+
• Requires the companion plugin: local_resume

• ✅ Embed resume buttons inside:
  • Pages
  • Labels
  • HTML blocks
  • Course descriptions
• ✅ Supports shortcodes:
  • [resumebutton courseid=2]
  • [resumebutton sectionid=5]
• ✅ Automatically shows:
  • Resume (if incomplete)
  • Start Again (if all activities are complete)
  • Nothing (if section is empty)

1. Place this plugin in your Moodle filter/ directory:

   moodle/filter/resumebutton
   

    

Resume Button Filter for Moodle This Moodle filter allows you to embed course or section-level resume/start buttons inside pages, labels, and HTML blocks using shortcodes.

Usage [resumebutton courseid=2] — Course-level resume/start button [resumebutton courseid=2 sectionid=1] — Specific section resume/start button [resumebuttons courseid=2] — All section buttons for course 2 Installation Upload this folder to moodle/filter/resumebutton Go to Site administration > Notifications to complete installation Enable the filter from: Site administration > Plugins > Filters > Manage filters