Taking Moodle and Online Learning to the Next Level

This session is going to demonstrate why module structure is important to the flow of learning and key elements of the learning environment  that can help you lead the student through the materials. 

There is an argument for “just doing” but often that will only take you so far. The importance of planning your materials and knowing how it will fit together will not only provide the students a framework for their learning but will also provide you with a space to get creative with ideas. 

The tools that can help you to realise your vision will be discussed and demonstrated within the session and this will be expanded on through a best practice discussion activity in regards to designing learning resources.

Session Aims

The aims of this session are to:

• Identify how to develop ideas to further enhance modules

• Examine a range of options that can be used to achieve this

• Develop ideas through collaboration and sharing of best practice.

Links to UKPSF

A1: Design and plan learning activities and/or programmes of study
A5: Engage in continuing professional development in subjects/disciplines and their pedagogy, incorporating research, scholarship and the evaluation of professional practices
K3: How students learn, both generally and within their subject/ disciplinary area(s)
K4: The use and value of appropriate learning technologies
V1: Respect individual learners and diverse learning communities
V2: Promote participation in higher education and equality of opportunity for learners 

Supporting Resources

• Structure and Content for Synchronous Sessions Maximising Engagement and Learning Opportunities

• Principle of Online Design

• Active Blended Learning