Add a Block To Your Dashboard or Course

Video Directions


Written Directions

  1. Visit moodle.davidsondavie.edu and Sign-In
  2. Visit your Dashboard or select a course from the My Courses page
  3. Click "Edit Mode" to toggle editing on
  4. Click the small grey tab "Open Block Drawer" on the right side of your screen 
  5. Click "Add a Block" 
  6. Choose a block from the list
  7. If your block is added to a location you do not like, you can use the arrow icon on the corner of the block to move it to another location. To do this click it and choose a location from the pop up window or click and drag it to a new location. In courses, blocks can only be placed in the Block Drawer. 


Recommended Block Types

  • Calendar - Display a handy calendar that will automatically highlight scheduled 
  • Upcoming Events - Similar to the calendar, but this block will just list key dates/activities with upcoming due dates in your course. 
  • Text - The text block allows you to write anything you would normally write in a text box. You can also use it to add images or HTML embeds. This block is very flexible, but some great uses are sharing your contact information, office hours, and/or links to student services.  
  • Latest News - Displays a quick summary list of your course Announcements forum.
  • Quickmail - Use this tool to write and send emails to students and others in your course roster. The key benefit of using Quickmail over Gmail, is that your messages/history will always be saved with your course data. 
  • Grade Me (Coming June 15, 2023!) - This block is for instructor use and will show you all the outstanding submissions in your courses that need to be graded.