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What is HTML5?

HTML5 is redefining what a simple webpage can do. The following beginner’s guide outlines the basic principles of this exciting new standard in web design.

Administration

The LMS administrator is responsible for settings that impact all users, courses and data. Proper configuration helps ensure a secure, stable and optimised environment.

Totara 2.4 released

Totara 2.4 has been officially released. The release contains numerous improvements and introduces some significant new features.

Moodle Mobile App

Moodle Mobile (MM) is the new official mobile app for Moodle. It is developed and maintained by Moodle HQ, replacing the old ‘My Moodle’ app that we reviewed sometime ago.

Moodle Research Conference 2013 Call for Papers

The second Moodle Research Conference is planned for 4-5 October 2013 in Sousse, Tunisia. Scientists and practitioners are invited to submit papers or posters that report on research concerning learning and teaching with Moodle.

Assessment

Online course activities such as assignments can be graded using rubrics, scales and feedback. Assessment data is pushed to the course grade book and learner progress can be tracked toward activity and course completion. These processes help educators measure the achievement of learning outcomes.

Moodle Research Conference

The inaugural Moodle Research Conference was held on 14-15 September 2012 in Crete, Greece and attended by 120 delegates from 22 countries. One of the key drivers for the event was the lack of empirical data from case studies related to the use of learning management systems.

Quizzes

The quiz activity is suitable for revision or formal assessment purposes in an online course. Questions can be quickly built and set. Best of all, learner responses are automatically graded and pre-determined feedback is displayed as appropriate.

Moodle Moot 2013

One of the best things about the Moodle community is the annual conferences where educators, developers, researchers and business folk have the opportunity to exchange brilliant ideas. Here’s the list of international Moodle Moot events for 2013.

Considerations to become an RTO

If you’re considering the pros and cons of becoming an RTO – do give due diligence to the processes of accreditation and compliance. There are some important and necessary steps that must be taken to become and maintain status as an RTO.