Moodle Theme: Boost

Overview

Boost is a Moodle theme similar to LearnR. However, in Boost, the course image does not appear on the course main page. This article explains how to change the Moodle theme to Boost, including a sample screenshot.

Configuring Boost Theme

  1. Enter the course settings menu by the selecting Settings tab on the top bar of the course page.
  2. Scroll to and expand the Appearance section.
  3. In the Force theme drop-down menu, select the Boost option.
  4. Click one of the Save buttons at the bottom of the page.

About the Boost Theme

Below is an example of the Boost theme. Within each theme, an instructor can

  1. The Edit Mode toggle switch.
  2. The Course Blocks section.
  3. The Course Navigation tabs.
  4. And the Course index section.

Image of a course front page with the Boost theme. Sections are highlighted in red boxes and numbers associated with the list above.

Questions?

If you need further assistance or have specific questions that aren't covered in this article, please don't hesitate to reach out for personalized support by submitting a Moodle Support ticket. 

Acknowledgements

Contributions from Em Palencia, Don Vosburg, Wiebke Kuhn, Sam Johnson-Lacoss ‘24, Aleks Prasolov '24, Paul Claudel Izabayo ‘25 and Seth Bonney ‘27.

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