Moodle Lock Feature: create prerequisite locks for resources and activities

The Moodle Lock feature allows an instructor to lock out an activity or resource from a student until they have completed prerequisite activites.  Prerequisites can include achieving a set score on an assessment or assignment, or be as simple as opening a resource.

To lock an activity or resource, click on the lock icon at the end of the editing tools.  In this example I am clicking the Lock for Chapter 1 Quiz



On the webpage that opens you see a list of all activities and resources for your course.   Checking "User must access this activity" forces the student to open the activity before they can access whichever item you clicked the lock for.  You can also require prerequisite scores on an activities.  In this instance, I am requiring that students receive a 75 on their study questions.   Now students are not allowed to take Chapter 1 Quiz until they have passed the Study Questions activity with at least a grade of 75.

If you are familiar with Blackboard, this function was called 'Selective Release'.

Stop by the ITC if you want to learn more about this feature.