Open Course: Introduction to Experience API (xAPI)

The final part of the Edx course on MicroMasters Instructional Design and Technology was to develop a course. If you’ve been following, you would’ve seen a few articles on Experience API (xAPI). My final capstone project was to develop a course that could be run over a 2-3 week period. In true sharing fashion, the […]

Increasing Learner Engagement And Motivation In Moodle

Original article: https://elearningindustry.com/learner-engagement-moodle-4-ways-increasing by Ben Young Gaining the interest of learners and maintaining it throughout the training experience is one of the main goals of every learning professional. Here are some Moodle key features and functionalities that will help you increase learner engagement in Moodle LMS. 1. Badges In Moodle The Harvard Business Review named […]

Changes that are Shaping The Future Of Learning Technology

Original Article posted at 5 Changes Shaping The Future Of Learning Technology – eLearning Industry By Steve Lowenthal What Changes Are Shaping The Future Of Learning Technology A perfect storm of disruptors is leading us all into uncharted territory. Given this uncertainty, it’s not surprising that Ambient research has forecast negative 14% growth for the […]

#H5P now has Passing Grades for Moodle

The recent release of the H5P plugin for Moodle (https://h5p.org/dec-2017-release-note) now allows for the integration of grading of H5P learning objects into Moodle. Another highly sought after feature that has been missing from the H5P plugin has been to make the ‘Passing grade’ option for H5Ps more available. We’ve taken inspiration from Moodle’s default Quiz […]

Embed #H5P in Moodle

The recent release of the H5P plugin for Moodle (https://h5p.org/dec-2017-release-note) now allows for the embedding of H5P into HTML within an iFrame. Many people in the Moodle community have been asking for the ability to embed H5P content in different parts of Moodle and I am pleased to announce it is now possible! With the […]

Understanding Student behavior in Moodle – iMoot16 Mini Moot

12 Months ago I presented at the iMoot16 Mini Moot I presented on Understanding Student behavior in Moodle. I no longer work for the company that I developed the Moodle plugin for, but I still use the principles today for learning analytical data. Below is the presentation recorded and recently uploaded to YouTube. 

2018 MUA Committee – Being Elected

I wanted to personally congratulate a good mate of mine, K Scott Huntley on being elected into the Moodle Users Association for 2018. As an active member of the MUA, it’s awesome to see a what the MUA are doing for Moodle and how the wider community can participate. Read more about Scott’s feelings on […]

Hosting H5P Content

I’m a strong advocate for H5P and it’s implementation in any eLearning. In saying that, currently it only has plugins for Moodle (WordPress and Drupal). If you run another LMS, here is an article on how you can implement H5P on you own LMS. Read more at Hosting H5P Content On Your Own

Moodle, the LRS? Getting Started With xAPI Learning Record Stores

Learning Record Stores (LRS) are the heart of the tracking process of learning using the xAPI standard. xAPI allows systems, including Moodle and compatible LMS, to develop guidance for learning content. Unlike SCORM, the de facto EdTech standard, it covers both content and performance, making it possible to compare learning outcomes.   Read more Moodle, […]

Connect with Julian Davis

© Copyright The Digital Learning Guy

ABN 364 4183 4283