Ten Moodle Tips and Tricks for Students
April 8, 2024
Many thanks to our guest author, Claire Storr, Learning Technology Consultant for Placements, for this week’s post. Claire shares some top tips for helping students make the most out of Moodle, from customising the Dashboard, to setting up Forum preferences. 1. Customise the dashboard Click on the ‘Edit Mode’ toggle switch (top-right) and then select …
Moodle Content and Layout Ideas – Part 2
March 25, 2024
In recent weeks the Faculty of Science have been undertaking work to review the layout and design of Moodle module sites in the faculty. This work has developed out of the move to Moodle 4.1 in December 2023 and feedback received from student reps in each school around the usability of Moodle sites. In part …
Moodle Content and Layout Ideas – Part 1
March 22, 2024
In recent weeks the Faculty of Science have been undertaking work to review the layout and design of Moodle module sites in the faculty. This work has developed out of the move to Moodle 4.1 in December 2023 and feedback received from student reps in each school around the usability of Moodle sites. The new …
Be Prepared For Your Online Exam
January 15, 2024
As we head into another exam period, students will be gearing up to undertake exams on Moodle and ExamSys platforms. At this time of year it’s often useful to keep in mind some top tips which can help the process of undertaking an exam run more smoothly. Here are some some of the common questions …
Staff and Student Drop-in Support Sessions
January 12, 2024
This is just a quick reminder about our staff and student drop-in support sessions. Student drop-in sessions have been scheduled throughout January. Feel free to visit for advice and guidance on Moodle, Examsys, or for any other technology-related questions you may have. Student drop-ins: Pop by for any of the drop-in sessions below. We will …
Getting to Know Moodle 4.1
January 2, 2024
As you will now be aware, we successfully upgraded Moodle to version 4.1 in December 2023. In this post you can find out more about the new version of Moodle, the improvements and new features as well as some links to other posts on specific tools introduced in 4.1. Enhanced layout The redesigned course module …
The Moodle Dashboard
December 22, 2023
Many thanks for today’s guest post, written by Suzanne Wright, the Faculty and School Support Team Leader. The eagerly awaited Moodle 4.1 gives us a new and updated dashboard when you log in to Moodle. The interface is much cleaner and has more white space so it looks much more uncluttered than perhaps the current …
Peer Assessment in Moodle 4.1
December 21, 2023
As part of the 2023 upgrade to Moodle 4.1, a new activity will be introduced which allows academics to run peer assessment tasks in their Moodle module. The new activity is called Peer Assessment. The Peer Assessment activity is essentially a group assignment submission combined with peer grading, allowing students to assess each other for …
Moodle 4.1 is here!
December 19, 2023
The feedback from our staff Moodle roadshows and student drop-ins has been overwhelmingly positive! So, we are pleased to announce that Moodle has now been upgraded to version 4.1. If you missed our training events, or you want a quick reminder of what to expect, please see an overview of the key improvements below. Enhanced …
Unlocking the potential of the Moodle Board activity
The introduction of the Moodle Board activity in the 4.1 upgrade brings new possibilities for student interaction. Columns are set up on the board, creating an organised framework where students can contribute using virtual post-it notes. The Board activity serves as a platform for both synchronous and asynchronous activities with a user-friendly interface that is …
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