On the settings page for many modules, there is a section called "Common module settings". This refers to settings that are common to many modules.
Common module settings are:
- Availability
- ID number
- Group mode
- Groupings
The Available setting has up to 3 possible options (depending on whether 'Allow stealth activities' is enabled by an administrator in the Site administration).
Show on course page
The activity or resource is available to students (subject to any access restrictions which may be set).
Hide from students
The activity or resource is only available to users with permission to view hidden activities (by default, users with the role of teacher or non-editing teacher).
Make available but not shown on course page
For simplifying the course page. A link to the activity or resource must be provided from elsewhere, such as from a page resource. The activity is still listed in the gradebook and other reports.
Group mode
This mode allows a lecturer to select what type of Group Mode, if any, the activity will entail
Groups are set up on the course level. When course group mode is turned on and force is set to no, the group mode can be one of three levels on the activity level:
No groups
There are no groups and all students submit their individual activities in one area.
Separate groups
Students submit their activity and teachers/trainers can sort submissions by Group or view All Participants.
Visible groups
All students submits their assignment within a single Assignment area but may choose which Group to associate their submission with before uploading. Teachers/trainers can sort submissions by Group or view All Participants.
Groupings
Groupings are a collection of groups that are set up on the course level