learning and teaching

Welcome back to the blog on my new Regenerative Design unit. Last week we were talking about the unit design, and how it covered a wide variety of different activities, some led in workshops, and others self-supporting, but all designed...

There are useful Moodle improvements to anonymous assignments in Moodle this 2025/26 academic year. This helps to support a fairer assessment experience for student, make it easier for staff to use anonymous marking and align with University policy (QA16 Assessment,...

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...