Moodle user roles

The UOW Learning Platform provides different levels of access to information and permissions for editing to different users depending on the role they are assigned. The different roles and permissions in Moodle that can be assigned via the Learning Platform Management System (LPMS) are detailed below:

Site Coordinator

The Site Coordinator is the primary contact for subject site management and is considered the “owner” of the site. They have Teaching Staff access and permissions (listed below) and can add or assign permissions to other teaching staff via LPMS.

Teaching Staff

This role allows staff to add and edit site content, mark and return student work, and manage the Gradebook. It can be assigned to any staff member teaching in a subject, including tutors and demonstrators.

Non-editing Tutor

This is a more restricted role. Users with the Non-editing Tutor role can view, mark, and return student work and participate in activities in the subject site (e.g. posting to Discussion forums). However, users assigned this role cannot add or edit content in the subject site.

Non-grading Tutor

This role cannot add or edit content in the subject site, mark, or return student work. However, they can view the Gradebook and participate in subject site activities (e.g. posting to Discussion forums). This is a very limited role that is useful for guests, tutors, or staff engaging in discussions without grading responsibilities.

Reviewer/Auditor

Users with this role can view and download site content but cannot access the Gradebook, student data, or participate in activities. This role is suited for faculty staff auditing subject sites.

Student

Although not a teaching role, the Student role can be assigned via LPMS in training or project sites. For example, teaching staff participating in a training site as learners would be assigned this role. Students can access resources and participate in activities within the designated site. Any graded tasks they complete are recorded in the Gradebook.

Non-Enrolled Student

This role is intended for university support staff (e.g., PASS leaders) and should not be assigned without IMTS approval. Users with this role cannot add or edit content, view students’ work, or access the Gradebook.

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