Module Composer
The Module Composer provides a workspace for building and editing individual modules.
What you can do
Go to Module Composer in the admin menu to:
- Create and edit module content
- Select module outcomes and teaching methods
- Review module metadata and schedule settings
- Set up item locking and prerequisites
- Save module composition changes
Workflow
- Open Module Composer
- Create a new module or open an existing module
- Add module descriptions, outcomes, and instructional details
- Configure item locks and prerequisites if needed
- Save the updated module composition
How Module Composer differs
- Module Composer focuses on module-level curriculum design
- Distinct from the main course editor
- Complementary to Course Composer (which handles course-level structure)
Item locking & prerequisites
Module Composer supports locking and prerequisites on per-item rows (assignments, quizzes). This controls when the next item becomes available to students based on the selected condition.
What each condition means
- Submitted — unlocks the next item as soon as the student clicks Submit. Use when you only require the student to attempt the work before moving on.
- Graded — the teacher must grade the submission before the next item unlocks. Use when instructor feedback is essential before proceeding.
- Passed (≥55%) — same as Graded, but the graded score must be 55% or higher. If the student scores below the threshold they must resubmit (if attempts allow) and pass to unlock the next item. The 55% threshold is fixed for now.
When it unlocks (quick reference)
| Condition | When it unlocks |
|---|---|
| Submitted | Student clicks Submit |
| Graded | Teacher grades the submission |
| Passed | Teacher grades and score ≥ 55% |
UI behavior and example
Each item row is rendered as a single inline row; the lock/unlock toggle and the prerequisite dropdown appear inline with the item. The first item in a sequence has no lock icon. Example:
[1] [A] Assignment One draft ⋮ ← no lock (first item)
[2] [Q] Quiz Two published 🔓 ⋮ ← unlocked, click to lock
[3] [A] Assignment Three draft 🔒 submitted ⋮ ← locked, with dropdown
Click 🔓 to lock, click 🔒 to unlock, and change the dropdown when locked to switch between submitted / graded / passed. The next item unlocks according to the selected condition.
Hover help for teachers
Browser <option> elements are inconsistent for hover tooltips across platforms. The Module Composer shows a short explanation by placing a dynamic title on the <select> itself (the tooltip reflects the currently selected option and updates when the teacher changes it). Hover the dropdown to see the brief explanation for the selected prerequisite.
Last updated: 2026-07-08