Labels are a type of resource in Moodle that allows us to place content directly on the front course page, as opposed to creating a link to takes users to another view. Labels can be used to help us format the course page, emphasize certain pieces of information, and (embed information not otherwise available in Moodle.)
A label will look much like a Section Header within a course but you are able to move it around or duplicate it independent of a week or topic.
Adding a label is just like adding any other resource. They can also be easily duplicated for a consistent look across weeks without boring yourself with reentering the same data and images over and over again.
Turn Editing On in your Course
Navigate to the Week/Section/Topic of choice
Click the Add an activity or resource link
Select Label from the options provided (it will be near the bottom located under Resources)
Click the Add button.
Add your content to the Label text‘s editor.
This is almost exactly what will appear on your course page. (You can adjust it further after seeing it in context by editing the resource like any other.)
When content, click the Save and return to course button to see your work.
Review your label.
If you want to make changes, click the Edit menu to the right and click Edit Settings.
Example of Labels being used for Section headers and class summaries
Yes! Visible in the first shown section are reading assignments (not highlighted). While they don’t take up much space, any student determining work solely by the Navigation block will NOT see those instructions to read chapters.
Instead consider: