
VUmc (Amsterdam UMC)
TabTiles - Visual Course Format for VUmc
Complex medical course material became clear and engaging for VUmc students: intuitive navigation, visual progress and a course design that encourages independent study.
Case Studies
TabTiles is an advanced Moodle™ course format developed initially for VUmc (now Amsterdam UMC) to improve the presentation and navigation of medical education courses. The format combines tabbed navigation with tile-based content display, making it easier for students to find and access course materials.
The format includes visual progress indicators, smooth animations, and modal pop-ups for content preview. It was specifically designed to handle the complex structure of medical curricula while maintaining an intuitive user experience. The plugin is now available as open source and is used by numerous educational institutions worldwide.
Key Features
- Dual-level navigation with tabs and tiles
- Drag-and-drop reordering and section duplication
- Modal pop-ups and inline file previews
- AJAX-based navigation with live progress updates
- Progress bars and checkmarks for completion tracking
- Responsive mobile-friendly design
- Customizable colors, backgrounds and card layouts
- GDPR-safe with backup support
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