How to use blocks to improve the teaching and learning experience January 2013

Ofsted Report 27th September 2012 "Colleges should improve teaching, learning and assessment by using information learning technology (ILT) and their virtual learning environments (VLE) more effectively.“ how-colleges-improvehttp:// how-colleges-improve

Key Statements 27th September 2012 "Information learning technologies (ILT) and virtual learning environments (VLE) were useful in improving teaching and learning and sharing good practice.“ "The level of staff training, however, lagged behind.“ "Although there were examples of good and excellent practice across curriculum areas, overall the consistency of use, effectiveness and impact varied.“ "The impact of these technologies has been to improve access to learning."

Blocks Can be used to: –Link to a website or web address –Link to a glossary (definitions) –Provide links to magazines and textbooks –Provide access to RSS feeds (BBC News) –Allow learners to access support

Blocks Can be used in various ways The most useful are: –HTML –Random glossary entry –Remote RSS feeds

HTML Provide a platform that allows you to: –Link to a website or URL through a picture. Used for: –Employability –Higher education –Topical information –Differentiated material Games Text-books

Random glossary entry Links to your on-line glossary Lists a different definition on the moodle page every time the page changes Useful for courses that require precise definitions

Remote RSS feeds Can be linked to any site that has an RSS feed. Can be subject specific or provide topical stories to link theory to practice.

Demo

FYI… This is not a perfect or definitive demonstration that will satisfy all OFSTED requirements. It does, however, improve interactivity, assist with aspirational educational goals, promote employability and provide differentiated activities. Since reformatting our moodle pages, user figures have increased dramatically!! Sep 2012Oct 2012Nov 2012 AS Economics A2 Economics

What do students like? The ease of use Differentiation Study plus and revision games Topical information that changes at least once a week.

Questions? PowerPoint file Help sheets from this session Assistance from Benn or Susannah Evaluation form (anonymous) moodle.leggott.ac.uk/help