M05d - Common Timetable block

Keywords: timetable, module, lectures, seminars, tutorials, personal, programme, events, teaching, location, timeline, schedule, outline

What is it?

The Common Timetable block gives students and staff access to their personal timetable and, if it is set up, the timetable for the module, programme or degree the Moodle course is associated with. 

Why use it?

It allows both staff and students to quickly and easily access their personal timetables, as well as the timetable for that particular module or programme (if this is set up).

Who can use it?

Tutors and course administrators can add the block. See M05 - Organise blocks.

Before I start...

None  at this time .

Meeting the Baseline

Please use the following link for information on the  UCL E-Learning Baseline.

How do I set one up?

To add the Common Timetable for a particular module code:

   1,Go to your Moodle course and use the toggle switch to turn 'Edit mode' on.

   2.On the right-hand side of the screen, click the arrow to ' Open the block drawer' . Check if the ' Common timetable ' block has already been added. If it has not been added , follow the instructions below.    

  3. In the block drawer on the right-hand side, click ' + Add a block' and select 'Common Timetable'. 

  4. Once the Common Timetable block has been added, click on the cog icon to edit the settings.

  5. Click Configure Common TimeTable block which is the first option that appears. 

  6.Once in the next screen, click the Module Timetable section to expand it if needed, then type in the module code in the box provided, ensuring that 'Display' box is ticked. 

  7. Scroll down and click 'Save changes'. 

Caution

Note that you can only have two module codes linked in this block, but there is provision to link to degree year timetables. 

Examples and case studies

None  at this time .

Questions & Answers

None  at this time .

Further information

Access the UCL Common Timetable at: https://timetable.ucl.ac.uk.