Introduction
The Modern Admin UI is a feature designed for administrators, providing a consistent and modern interface to easily access various admin tools and sections of the platform. It dynamically adjusts based on user roles and permissions, ensuring that users only see the relevant features they have access to. This navigation bar enhances usability, improves efficiency in managing administrative tasks, and supports scalability for future feature expansions.
A video demo of this functionality can be found here.
Prerequisites
- Modern UI must be enabled to use this feature.
- Admin users must have the appropriate permissions to access and see the admin-specific navigation links within the vertical navigation bar. This ensures that only authorized users can manage and configure the platform settings.
How to Use the Feature
- Activate the vertical navigation bar by going to Settings > Services > Modern UI service and selecting the 'Enable Modern Admin UI' setting.
The 'Enable Modern Admin UI' setting is on by default, so the bar may already be on for your organisation. If it is off, select the setting to turn it on.
- Once enabled, the vertical navigation bar will appear on the left side of the admin interface, replacing the top horizontal admin navigation bar. It will automatically display icons based on the user's permissions, showing items like Users, Learning Experiences, Sections, etc.
- The navigation bar can be expanded or collapsed by clicking on the arrow at the top. When expanded, labels next to the icons will become visible.
- Each item in the vertical navigation bar opens a section of the platform. Users can click on these to access different sections, such as the Admin Dashboard, Learning Experiences, Playlists, and Groups & Workspaces (shown as Groups when Workspaces is not on). The items that show depend on the permissions of the admin.
- Clicking the Organisation List button takes admins to the Organisation List page, allowing easy access to manage multiple organisations (if applicable).
- The Go to Dashboard button redirects admins to the front-end dashboard for quick access. Clicking Go to Admin in the front-end bar brings them back to the admin area.
- The Logout button allows admins to easily sign out of the platform.
Customizing the Navigation Bar Color:
Admins can customize the appearance of the vertical navigation bar by changing its background color:
- Go to Admin.
- Select Settings.
- Navigate to Theme.
- From here, you can change the background color of the vertical navigation bar to match your branding or preference.
This Nav Bar Background color change will also update the Front-end Vertical Navigation Bar color, ensuring a consistent experience across both the admin and front-end.
For information about the Front-end Vertical Navigation Bar and its features, please refer to the page dedicated to the Front-end Vertical Navigation Bar.
FAQ
Q. How do I get the Modern Admin UI feature?
A. You can enable the feature by selecting the 'Enable Modern Admin UI' setting in the Modern UI service.
Q. Can I opt-in/opt-out of the Modern Admin UI?
A. Yes, you can opt-in or opt-out by enabling or disabling the feature in the settings.
Q. Is this feature chargeable for me as an existing customer?
A. No, there is no additional cost for you to enable the Admin Vertical Navigation Bar.
Q. How are future enhancements released for this feature?
A. Enhancements will be released through platform updates and automatically applied when available.
Q. Who is responsible for turning on the functionality and managing it?
A. Admins with appropriate permissions are responsible for activating and managing the feature.
Q. What impact does enabling the Modern Admin UI have on my current workflows?
A. Enabling the feature changes how admins move around the platform. The 'Enable Modern Admin UI' setting also turns on an updated admin dashboard with streamlined quick links for essential admin actions and reports. Your existing admin tasks stay available, but admins will see the new navigation and dashboard.
Q. Can the Modern Admin UI be customized?
A. The items in the bar adjust based on user roles and permissions. Admins can change the background colour of the bar with the Nav Bar Background field of the Theme page.
Q. How soon can I enable this feature?
A. You can enable the feature immediately after activation in the settings. No additional rollout process is required.
Q. Are there any prerequisites for enabling this feature?
A. Modern UI must be enabled, and you need the appropriate admin permissions to access different sections.
Resources and Support
- For further assistance, contact the Learning Pool Support Team.
- Additional resources and documentation may be provided as needed.