Earlier this year, while working at Harper Adams, I delivered a presentation on improving module page design within the Moodle Virtual Learning Environment. In my current job at Nottingham, the university is currently in the process of transferring from WebCT to Moodle, so I thought this would be a good opportunity to share some of my advice … Continue reading How To Look Good Online: Makeover your module pages
Moving to pastures new…
It's been an age since I've updated this blog, so I thought it was time to give a quick update! A lot has changed in the last 6 months... I left the e-Learning team at Harper Adams at the end of February to move to a new position at the University of Nottingham. I'm now … Continue reading Moving to pastures new…
Applying ‘version control’ to video projects: Endless possibilities, or wild-goose chase?
Apologies in advance for a bit of a techy post here, but I’d be really interested to see if anyone with experience of ‘version control’ has any thoughts on this one. A few months back at Harper Adams, several staff from e-Learning, Web and IT took part in a number of hands-on workshops, led by … Continue reading Applying ‘version control’ to video projects: Endless possibilities, or wild-goose chase?
Showcasing Harper Adams’ e-Learning materials
In recent months I've been involved with elements of the 'Ripple' project - a joint venture between Harper Adams University College, University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University. The project aims to promote the development and distribution of Open Educational Resources (OER) - learning materials that are visible and editable by the outside world. Amongst … Continue reading Showcasing Harper Adams’ e-Learning materials
CampusM: App-ealing to the student market?
The success of a smart phone app often relies on identifying and solving a common need or problem in people's everyday lives. 'What time is my train due?' How much does this product cost in other stores?' 'What song is it that I can hear playing?' These are common questions that the average person will … Continue reading CampusM: App-ealing to the student market?