Time may have become a flat circle abstraction in the age of COVID-19 and distance learning, but the fall semester approaches to remind everyone that time indeed does march on. Below you’ll find important Moodle dates relevant to the upcoming school year: Once Upon a Time in May — Moodle was updated from version 3.6… Continue Reading Moodle Dates for Fall 2020
Whole forum grading is a new feature to Moodle 3.8 that allows instructors to assess student forum postings from an intuitive grading interface that collects all of each student’s postings on one page. Here’s how to set it up: Step 1: From within your course in Moodle, click on the forum to open it. Step… Continue Reading New to Moodle 3.8: Whole Forum Grading
We are living in a new world, so why not live virtually in a new Moodle? While NMC may have been forced by the Internet security gods to upgrade to Moodle 3.8 a bit earlier than desired, we think the improvements and new features will be popular with faculty and students. Here is what to… Continue Reading Get Ready for Moodle 3.8!
Keep the following Moodle-related dates in mind as we approach the start of the summer term: Monday, May 4th — Students populated in Summer 2020 (2003) courses. You’ll be able to see student lists in Moodle on this day. Students will not be able to see courses unless you turn a course on early. Friday, May… Continue Reading Important Moodle Dates for Summer Courses
Since transitioning to distance learning, Ed Tech has seen a large uptick in help desk tickets requesting assistance with importing tests into Moodle. As we get closer to exam season, we expect these requests to increase further. To ensure everyone receives help in time for their exam, please make quiz transfer requests as early as possible (preferably at least one week… Continue Reading Getting Help Readying Moodle for Your Exams
