How to Create a Child Theme for Moodle 4

🎓 **How to Create a Child Theme for Moodle 4 by Chris Richter

Course Introduction

Welcome, learners, to "How to Create a Child Theme for Moodle 4"! This course is your gateway to mastering the art of theme customization within the Moodle platform. As we navigate through this comprehensive online experience, you'll transform into a Moodle theme-building pro, armed with PHP, templates, renderers, and configuration settings.

What You'll Learn

• 🛠️ Basics of Child Themes: Understand the structure and purpose of child themes in Moodle and how they extend core functionality.
• 🧩 PHP Fundamentals: Reinforce your knowledge of PHP, the programming language at the heart of Moodle development.
• 🎨 Theme Customization: Learn to modify templates to tailor the user interface to your unique needs.
• 🚀 Using Renderers: Discover how to leverage renderers for more dynamic and customizable data display in your themes.
• 🔧 Configuration Settings: Explore the configuration settings to create a versatile child theme that can be easily adjusted.
• 🤝 Real-world Application: With access to the source code of a child theme, you'll have the chance to analyze, modify, and personalize your theme as you learn.

Course Breakdown

1. Moodle 4 Overview

   • Understanding Moodle 4 structure
   • The role of themes in the user experience

2. Setting Up Your Development Environment

   • Installing Moodle 4 on a development server (We'll guide you through!)
   • Preparing your workspace for theme development

3. Building the Child Theme

   • The anatomy of a child theme in Moodle
   • Extending the Moodle Boost theme with a child theme
   • Exploring the Bootstrap framework integration

4. Customizing Templates

   • Working with XMLDB for theme configuration settings
   • Overriding core templates in your child theme
   • Introduction to smarty template language

5. Leveraging Renderers

   • Understanding and using Moodle renderers API
   • Creating custom renderer classes
   • Applying renderers within your theme

6. Final Project & Personalization

   • Hands-on project: Create a unique Moodle 4 child theme
   • Access to additional resources for further learning and inspiration

By the End of This Course

You will have mastered the art of creating a child theme in Moodle 4, from conception to implementation. You'll be able to confidently customize your Moodle LMS to meet the unique needs of your educational programs or clients. Say goodbye to cookie-cutter themes and welcome a world of endless possibilities!

Join us on this enlightening journey into the depths of Moodle theme development. With each module, you'll be one step closer to transforming your Moodle experience for users and administrators alike. Let's embark on this adventure together and craft something truly remarkable with "How to Create a Child Theme for Moodle 4."

🎓 Enroll Now and take the first step towards becoming a Moodle theme development expert!