The C4L option in Moodle editor refers to the newly applied Components for Learning Plugin. This plugin provides staff with visual, pre-designed educational components, such as terms, hints, or examples. These templated components are designed to make Moodle modules more dynamic and better organised. Using this plugin allows staff to present their information in a more digestible way, helping students to focus on the learning rather than trying to interpret complex information. 

To access this tool:

  1. Add an activity or resource where Moodle Editor is available
    Note: TinyMCE Editor will be available in activities or resources where there is a text field or description
  2.  Navigate to the text field or description and from the top banner, select the insert option
  3. A dropdown will appear, choose Components for Learning (C4L). Components for Leanring (C4L) option highlighted in TinyMCE editor in the Insert dropdown
  4. C4L has a number of templates available for you to choose from, organised in specific topics, Contextual, Procedural, Evaluate and Helper. 

    5. Contextual     templates include:
    • Quotes
    • Do/Don't Cards
    • Reading Context
    • Example
    • Figure
    • Tag
    • Inline Tag
    Procedural templates include:
    • Attention
    • Established time
    • Due Date
    • Procedural Context
    • Learning Outcomes
    Evaluative templates include:
    • Grading Value
    • Expected Feedback
    Contextual templates include:
    • All Purpose Card

      Components for Learning (C4L) template chooser, previewing Do/Don'ts card in the Contextual tab
  5. Select the template you wish to use, this template will then populate into your text field. 
  6. Edit the template with the information required, when you are happy all looks as intended, click Save and Return to Course.