The Online Learning Area

A Mahoodle instance to support learners and teachers

Andrew FieldeLearning Manager 20 October 2017

Contents

The Online Learning Area – three practical examples

Global Perspectives –original platform development

Cambridge Global Perspectives®

2012A unique, transformational

programmeHelps students develop

transferable skills, including critical thinking, research and collaboration

Innovative subject required an innovative technology solution

2012 vision

2017 reality

Differentiated access model

Teacher

Authenticated through ‘Professional Development’ Moodle

Auto redirect to Mahara homepage

Learner

Authenticated through ‘Classroom’ Moodle

Auto redirect to Mahara homepage

Alternative redirect available

Global Perspectives

Integrated site – a proper Mahoodle

Online course materials

Connected resources

Personal journals

Collaborative groups

ePortfolios

Help and support

Global Perspectives

Global Perspectives

Connected resources

Moodle resource triggers access to Mahara

Global Perspectives materials – how?

Integrated site Storyline objects

Device agnostic Visual content / screenshots

Custom Mahara homepage Groups

5-14 pilot- use of the platform for all aspects of a pilot

5-14 pilot

5-14 pilot

Programme includes 50 ‘Challenges’Search or filter by topic, stage or skillsNeeded to include assessment and feedback tools Flexible to adapt as two year pilot developedAlso custom area for pilot support materials

Online access to all 50 Challenges Device agnostic Easy to use Access as required

5-14 pilot

5-14 pilot

Formative feedback tools

Submission of work using MoodleExtending standard functionalityPrimary: Custom plugin for group work Lower Secondary: Rubric assignment

5-14 pilot

5-14 pilot – how?

.js menu Feedback plugin

Group assignment Standard rubric assessment

Forums Time – 2 year pilot

Resource Plus- use of the platform for high quality media

Resource Plus

Resource Plus

Key topics and skills across Cambridge IGCSE sciences

Skills packsExperiment videosExample candidate responses Infographic postersSchemes of WorkPast paper questions

Resource Plus

Making use of in-house expertise

Customised & hidden menusRead-only linked Moodle

coursesEnhanced navigation using

CSS effectsUse of the auto-enrol plugins –

one enrolment unlocks series of connected courses

Enhanced video content using H5P

Resource Plus – how?

High quality material Vimeo embed

.js hacks Custom CSS for navigation

Course meta link & enrol plugins H5P

Summary – the Online Learning Area

Global Perspectives support – connected courses, collaboration, journals, ePortfolios – full Moodle & Mahara

Pilot delivery - organisation, resources, discussion, digital submission & assessment – extended Moodle

Resource Plus - removing complexity, focus user on high quality content – simplified Moodle

Flexible and dynamic Moodle & Mahara based platform

Thank youAny questions?