Module plugins
Moodle distinguishes between three types of module plugins that are used in courses, the front page, and on the dashboard:
Activity modules (these also include resources)
Blocks
Filters
Activity modules
Navigating to Plugins | Activity modules | Manage activities displays the following screen:
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The table displays the following information:
Column |
Description |
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Activity module |
Icon and name of the activity/resource as they appear in courses and elsewhere. |
Activities |
The number of times the activity module is used in Moodle. When you click on the number, a table, displays the courses in which the activity module has been used. |
Version |
Version of the activity module (this is in the YYYYMMDDHH format). |
Hide/Show |
The open eye indicates that the activity module is available for use, while the closed eye indicates that it is hidden (unavailable). |
Settings |
Link to activity module settings (this is not available for all items). |
Uninstall |
Performs the delete action... |