New possibilities for Moodle: The wb_news plugin from Wunderbyte
With the new Moodle plugin wb_news, Wunderbyte has set a milestone in the organization and presentation of news and announcements. The plugin was specially developed to make communication within Moodle intuitive, appealing, and efficient.
Everything at a glance: Flexibility through templates
At the heart of wb_news are versatile templates that enable news to be presented in creative ways. Whether for courses, events, or general announcements, the following layouts offer the right solution for every purpose:
- Masonry: Structured grid view, perfect for displaying multiple pieces of content side by side.
- Slider: Present content dynamically – ideal for news articles or course recommendations.
- Tabs: Organize information clearly in tabs, for example for thematic subdivisions.
- Grid: Ensure clarity with a clear map view. Perfect for team overviews or course lists.
- Blog: The classic blog view for regular updates or articles.
- Vertical blog: An alternative vertical display for chronologically sorted content.
- Image column: Use images as a central design element – ideal for visually strong content.
- Crosslink: Link content to other resources or courses.
- Timeline: Visualize processes or events in a clear overview.
Made easy: The wb_news Manager
With the user-friendly News Manager, accessible at /local/wb_news, managing news is a breeze:
- Create and manage instances:
New news instances can be created and customized with a single click. Existing instances can also be copied and modified without affecting the originals. - Fill with content:
Add new entries with a simple plus button. Each entry can be equipped with a (sub)heading, a description, and a link including button text. - Customization:
- Flexible design: You can further customize the layout using CSS classes or Bootstrap code.
- Color customization: Select suitable background colors by entering a hex code.
- Easy sorting: Determine the order of the entries by entering numbers in the “Low is prioritized” field.
- Visual highlights: Upload main images or icons and determine how they are displayed—as a header or background image.
Integration made easy
One major advantage of wb_news is its flexibility. Thanks to support for the Shortcodes plugin (available here), you can insert your news instances anywhere a text editor is available in Moodle – from the course page to the home page.
Who is wb_news suitable for?
The plugin is aimed at educational institutions that want to improve their internal communication and place news in a targeted manner. From course announcements and event schedules to team introductions, wb_news is versatile and makes information accessible in an appealing and structured way.
Try it now!
The wb_news plugin is now available and can be downloaded from Wunderbyte’s GitHub page. Shortcodes make the tool even more powerful. Experience how easy and flexible news management can be with Moodle – with the News Manager from Wunderbyte.
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