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Data rich, information poor 20 May 2013 | 03:41 pm
A familiar proposition but what do we mean by ‘data rich, information poor’? There is so much data available in schools today that it can be very difficult to understand what the data is telling you. ...
An under-used Moodle is an unnecessary waste that can be avoided 16 May 2013 | 07:36 pm
I know that it doesn’t seem possible but it does happen. For those that have experienced the real power of Moodle alongside other platforms, it’s choice as a preferred LMS is a no-brainer. Now, before...
Is e-learning for a school subject so different? 16 May 2013 | 07:18 pm
I’m always posing questions aren’t I? Opps! There I go again Like many of us I’ve used PowerPoint for a number of years and for most of that time I use it in much the same way as everybody else. I use...
Moodle 2.5 was released yesterday, 13th May, 2013. 14 May 2013 | 04:10 pm
If you’re a school thinking about upgrading ready for September, the new academic year, then check out the full list of improvements and additions here. Here are some highlights! Adding new plugins We...
Are you seeking a ‘light-touch’ Moodle integration with SIMS.Net? 13 May 2013 | 08:12 pm
There are some interesting ideas about integrating Moodle with SIMS.Net data but they usually involve some heavy proprietary integration work and maintenance. This often costly and can supply features...
Why is integrating Moodle with SIMS.Net important? 1 May 2013 | 03:54 pm
The simple answer is – because it has a positive impact on learning for your students. Many influences on learning need constant attention in a successful school and if a school has invested in a lear...
Is your Moodle successful? 29 Apr 2013 | 04:15 pm
The reasons are many and varied. They range from ‘teachers haven’t got time to learn something new’ to ‘it will just mean more work’. While these perceptions appear real, the reality is quite differen...
Learning platforms starting to die? 16 Apr 2013 | 08:31 pm
Picked up a recent comment on a well-known forum – “… learning platforms are clearly starting (have they already?) to die …” which struck me as an extraordinary statement but then I realised that mayb...
Interim survey results about teachers using Moodle 16 Apr 2013 | 12:23 pm
As many of you know, we have been conducting a survey at http://bit.ly/WYSIMF because we wanted to find out how The Discovering Moodle Series could help and support teachers. We’re always willing to l...
Your students don’t need PowerPoint to view a presentation in Moodle 12 Apr 2013 | 04:31 pm
Many of us use presentation software to create resources for Moodle and probably the most popular is PowerPoint. When I say ‘popular’ I mean a piece of software that is available to many teachers in m...
