University of Hull 2012 – based on JISC’S ‘Susie’s Journey’ I’ve just published (on the University of Nottingham Learning Technology Blog) a really useful explanation of Open Badges, from Kirstie Coolin: The Whats and Whys of Open Badges.
I’m starting to blog a lot more about Moodle… My learning technology posts can now mostly be found on the University of Nottingham Learning Technology blog. Note that some Moodle features that I write about were developed by the University of Nottingham specifically for the University and are not (yet?)
Most of this month’s posts are specific to the University of Nottingham’s Moodle but I’m linking to them in case they are of use to anyone else. New features in Moodle New JISC publications on the themes of lifelong learning, e-portfolio implementation, innovation in further education The Moodle Team see
Most of this month’s posts are about Moodle and events at the University of Nottingham. How to learn Moodle? Moodle metamodules – putting all your eggs in one basket… LTI in Rogō Using Adobe Connect with distance learning students (Elearning community Wednesday 9th May: Synchronous Online Communication) Moodle Extenders and
A couple of posts this month from my other blog that may be of interest. Participatory Online Learning Moodle Tip – Releasing grades to students on a specified date
I wrote a few posts on my other blog this month that might be of interest more widely than the University of Nottingham. How to enable conditional activities in Moodle Participatory online learning – 5 ways to welcome your learners Helping us help you – the Problem Steps Recorder Google
This month I posted on the University of Nottingham learning technology blog about Did you know you can add a photograph or avatar to your profile in Moodle? It’s a basic feature but if you’re new to Moodle it’s worth knowing about! There are other posts on elearning etc. at
While I am blogging more often these days at Learning Technology Blog (from University of Nottingham Learning Technology Section) I’m always intrigued to find out what was on my mind at this time in previous years. Friends on Facebook – fake contacts? I and others were concerned in 2010 with
I’ve signed up for the MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) on Change: Education, Learning, and Technology change.mooc.ca. I’ve tried these courses before and (inevitably?) dropped out due to pressure of time. I plan this time to participate at a level which matches my schedule, so that I dip in and
When you move on to a new phase of your life it’s time for a good clear-out. We are becoming empty nesters. For longer and longer periods our children are no longer at home, and it’s time to retrench. We’ve already re-modelled the living room and bought furniture I absolutely