Introduction to the Module Menu
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This document is a tutorial on managing the module side menu in Minerva, outlining key features for structuring it effectively. It explains how to add, edit, and organize content areas and tools, including the use of dividers and subheaders for better visual organization. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of meaningful naming and accessibility for enhancing student navigation.
Introduction to the Module Menu
- 1. Introduction to the Module Menu Getting Started with Minerva Kirsten Thompson | OD&PL, University of Leeds
- 2. In this tutorial we are going to explore the key features available to structure the module side menu.
- 3. By default, new Minerva modules are set up with an easy to navigate side menu, which makes use of the Divider to separate different sections of the menu.
- 4. Below the editable side menu and above the Control Panel, there’s a Help section with a link to the Minerva Support Website. The Help section is available to students, currently only in modules, not organisations.
- 5. Let’s explore the menu in more detail. Make sure Edit Mode is ON.
- 6. The module side menu provides inline editing features. Edit features can be accessed by hovering the mouse over the relevant area or by using your keyboard Tab key.
- 7. From the + icon above the module side menu, you can add more Content Areas, tools and features. Let’s add a new Content Area by selecting the Content Area link.
- 8. Give the Content Area a name e.g. Using this module area. In order for students to be able to access the Content Area, you need to do 2 things: 1. Check the box Available to Users before selecting Submit (you can edit later). 2. Populate the Content Area.
- 9. You can Rename, Delete and Show/Hide Link by hovering your mouse (or use the Tab key) over the item. Select the arrow to the right of the link and select the relevant option. This link is hidden from students.
- 10. By default, new menu items are added to the bottom of the menu (I just added Tutorials).
- 11. Use the double- headed arrows to re-order items on the menu by dragging and dropping.
- 12. Remember, keyboard accessible re-ordering of the menu is also available. If the web browser you are using isn’t compatible with drag and drop, accessible re-ordering provides an alternative solution.
- 13. Let’s add a new Tool to the menu by selecting Tool Link.
- 14. Give the Tool Link a name e.g. Discussion Board. Select Available to Users Notice the Type dropdown box.
- 15. Select the correct tool type from the dropdown box. In this case select, Discussion Board. Select Submit.
- 16. When adding a tool link to the menu, take care to ensure you add the correct tool. If you accidentally add the wrong tool, delete the item from the menu and start again.
- 17. Let’s add a Divider to the menu. The Divider can be used to enhance the visual appearance of the menu, separating/grouping links, to make the menu easier to read.
- 18. The Divider is added to the bottom of the menu. Use accessible keyboard reordering to reposition, if drag and drop doesn’t work for you. Use the arrows to reorder and then select Submit.
- 19. Let’s add a Subheader. The Subheader is similar to the Divider e.g. it can be used to visually enhance the organisation of the side menu. Some users may expect the Subheader to be a link; it isn’t.
- 20. Add a Subheader e.g. COLLABORATION AREA. I’m using uppercase as another visual way of differentiating Subheaders from links in the menu.
- 21. Next reorganise the menu so Collaborate is listed underneath the new COLLABORATION AREA (we’ll add more to this section in another tutorial).
- 22. Keep the side menu organised and provide meaningful names for all menu items so that your students quickly understand what to find where, and can concentrate their time on engaging with their learning.
- 23. End