block_openbook

The Openbook resource folder files block (block_openbook) is a Moodle block designed to support open-book quizzes and examinations. It displays direct links to files stored in an Openbook resource folder (mod_openbook) and makes them available directly within quiz pages.

Features

• Displays files from a selected Openbook resource folder.
• Can be added only to quiz activities.
• Allows students to access permitted reference materials during a quiz attempt without leaving the quiz page.
• Provides links both to individual files and to the complete Openbook resource folder.
• Supports efficient use of approved documents in open-book assessments.

Typical Use Case

Teachers create an Openbook resource folder containing documents that students may consult during an examination. By adding the Openbook resource folder files block to a quiz and enabling blocks during quiz attempts, students can access these approved materials directly from the quiz interface.

Relationship to mod_openbook

The block is a companion plugin to the Openbook resource folder activity (mod_openbook). While the activity manages the collection, approval, sharing, and secure access of documents, the block focuses on convenient access to those documents during quiz attempts.