Moodle 2 on the move

Moodle 2 has gone mobile.The increased use of handheld and portable devices, along with the widespread use of wireless networking, means that structured learning opportunities are becoming an “any time, anywhere” enterprise. These devices can all create a ubiquitous learning environment, which can be defined as “any setting in which students can become totally immersed…Continue Reading Moodle 2 on the move

Moodle 2: Releasing selected activities and resources

Restrict Access (or as some recognise it -Conditional or Selective release) allows you to restrict access to activities and resources based on certain conditions: time, grades, users or activity completion. When to use You might use the Restrict access settings, for example, to create a self-paced learning environment in which you time the release of…Continue Reading Moodle 2: Releasing selected activities and resources

Moodle 2: How to guides and resources

Now that the new Moodle is in operation, you will be invited to a training session via your local educational technology teams. However you might also want some further help and general ‘how to’ guides on our full range of educational technologies. Previously, the guidance on educational technologies has been delivered in various ways but…Continue Reading Moodle 2: How to guides and resources

Moodle 2: Improved File Manager

Following on from my last post on file repositories file manager is much improved in the new Moodle. You can: Quickly add one or multiple files to your module using Drag and Drop Organise your content using a folder structure Add files to your module from your personal repositories and Link to a master file…Continue Reading Moodle 2: Improved File Manager

Moodle 2: Moodle is mobile for staff and students

For those of us who used to dread surfing moodle on our mobiles fear not. Moodle 2 follows a more forward thinking design model known as ‘responsive design’. In putting this model forward, Information Services (IS) and our ed. tech teams wanted to ensure that staff and students would be provided with an interface that…Continue Reading Moodle 2: Moodle is mobile for staff and students

Moodle 2: The old and the new.

From tomorrow (2nd July) all log ins to Moodle will be accessible via the brand new Moodle 2. As discussed in my earlier postings, the new version has many improvements and useful new features. New to Moodle 2                                                                                                                                                                                                      New look and feel making it consistent Easier to use on a tablet, smartphone or other…Continue Reading Moodle 2: The old and the new.

Lectorial: an Innovative and Successful Learning Space Project at RMIT Melbourne

City University is embarking on a multi-million Vision project of new building. Over the past year as the Learning Development Associate for Learning Spaces at the LDC I have been researching World Class Learning Spaces Internationally. The LDC together with PAF have pioneered and monitored the use of several innovative pilot learning spaces, including for…Continue Reading Lectorial: an Innovative and Successful Learning Space Project at RMIT Melbourne

Moodle 2: engaging students in collaborative activities

Are you interested in doing more group work with your students? Or do you already conduct group work with your students in their taught hours but struggle to understand how to encourage them to continue whilst off campus? Context A number of reasons exist that provide reasons for educators to focus on the development of…Continue Reading Moodle 2: engaging students in collaborative activities

An Innovative Student Centred Learning Space at “The Design Factory” Aalto University Helsinki

    In a recent research visit to The Aalto University of Helsinki’s Design Factory my aim was to research and explore innovative learning space ideas that could be incorporated in to the vision for the new multi million pound building project at City University.  Here I am posting about one particular learning space that…Continue Reading An Innovative Student Centred Learning Space at “The Design Factory” Aalto University Helsinki