A useful tip for troubleshooting problems within Moodle is to change roles within the course. Teachers and Managers have the option of logging in as a generic student or other roles.

1) Click on the administration menu next to your name in the top right-hand corner. Click on Switch role to...

2) It will take you to a new page where you can select the roles that you want. See Moodle Role Definitions for a description and details of what each role is able to do.

For example: By switching to this role to “Student”, you will only be able to see what your students can see. Hidden items in your course will appear hidden. This is includes grades (they won’t be able to see anyone else’s grades,) or anything you have hidden from students.

3) To quickly revert your role back to normal, click on the administration menu next to your name in the top right-hand corner. Click on Return my normal role…