Welcome

Agenda1. Introduction.

2. Identification of pedagogical need and history.

3. Installation.

4. Configuration.

5. Default configuration.

6. Development and challenges.

7. Where to find help.

8. The future.

9. Make your own course format - time permitting.

10. Feedback.

Introduction

Pedagogical need and history● Real world classroom

requirement.● Ability.● Inspiration.● Creation.● Evolution.● Maintenance.

Installation● Read the 'Readme' :)● If uncertain, try on a test

installation first.● Only changes the

presentation not the data you already have.

● Self contained.● Different languages.

Configuration● User request inspired.● Layout and colour

options.● Customise for your

language.

Default configuration● Decide on what you

want.● Defaults apply across

all courses that use the format.

● Edit in a plain text editor or an IDE that understands PHP files.

Development and Challenges

DevelopmentProgressive enhancement.

Trial and error.

Firebug.

'print_r()' and 'alert()'.

ChallengesKeeping pace with core developments.

Maintenance and support.

New features.

From 'About Coders' available from geekandpoke.typepad.com

Where to find helpThe 'Readme.txt' file :).

Course formats forum: moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=47

Developer forum: moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=55

Books on PHP & JavaScript....

Moodle Books: moodle.org/mod/data/view.php?id=7246

PHP in Action: www.manning.com/reiersol/

.Net Magazine: www.netmagazine.com

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The future● Improvements.

● Individual course layouts.

● Moodle 2.3+ changes.

● Moodle 1.9 development.

● Form and function.

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Make your own course format● Choose a name – one that

does not already exist.

● Work out the 'frankenstyle' -docs.moodle.org/dev/Frankenstyle.

● Copy from a standard format.

● Change to your name.

● Make your changes.

● Give back to the community.

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Feedback● Polls.● Q & A.● Thank you for attending and

participating.● Feedback appreciated and

acknowledged.● About.me/gjbarnard or

though the 'Course formats' forum.

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