learning and teaching

Extending Moodle One of the strengths of open-source software like Moodle is the ability to adapt and extend its functionality. When done carefully, these developments can become part of Moodle’s core codebase—ensuring sustainability, avoiding maintenance overhead, and benefiting the entire...

What do students really want from your Moodle course page? Clarity. Structure. Easy access to key information. These aren’t just nice-to-haves - they’re essential for helping students feel confident and supported in their learning. This summer, Nadia Gauhar (MSci Natural...

Hello everyone! This is Vienne. It’s been a while since I wrote my last piece. I apologise for the delay, as things took an unexpected turn within our VR VIP group in the second semester. I wanted to wrap up...

Why we ran the pilot When discussion boards fall silent and lecture videos run in the background, distance-learning students start switching off—literally. It's a different ballgame. Many of us, both students and staff, have felt that pinch of disengagement, leaving...