Syllabus Builder Documentation

Site Options

Importance

The site administrator is responsible for configuring the options that will be used by all instances of the Syllabus builder activity module across the site.

Location

The site settings for the Syllabus Builder activity module can be found by navigating to Site administration ► Plugins ► Activity modules ► Syllabus Builder. The Options tab opens by default.

Settings

  • Header image defines a custom header that should appear on the PDF version of every syllabus generated by the Syllabus Builder. Use the File picker to select an image, or simply drag an image file onto the Header image panel to upload it automatically. Images uploaded for Header image are recommended to be 600 pixels in width.
  • Activate the Include completion option to include a single multiple choice question at the end of every instance of the Syllabus Builder activity. The question is graded and can be used for completion tracking within the course.
  • Bulk Syllabus Download will generate a zip file containing multiple syllabuses gathered from across the site. The scope of the syllabi gathered is defined by selecting either "All courses" or a specific course category for the drop-down.