#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 […]
5 Steps To Follow When Using An Instructional Design Framework For Your Online Courses
Instructional Design Framework For Your Online Courses: 5 Steps To Follow You’ve just landed your new job as an Instructional Designer, and you’re ready to start producing some learning materials. With all the new technology and tools available today to create online courses, this is an exciting time for eLearning, and a great time to […]
The Essential Skills To Becoming A Learning And Development Professional
Over the years I’ve been asked how I got into eLearning and Instructional Designing. I’d always wanted to teach and when the opportunity presented itself some years ago, I jumped at the chance. It was only then that I realised that as much as I wanted to teach, my expertise lay in technology and eLearning. […]
Should Successful Instructional Designers Be Subject Matter Experts Too?
I came across this eLearning Industry recently and it grabbed my attention. For me, it’s always hard to find someone with both the system / product knowledge and the instructional design skills to match. Personally, I would engage someone with instructional design skills and experience over an SME. Have a read for yourself and see […]
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 […]
Blended Learning In Corporate Training
I read with interest this article on the benefits of blended learning in the corporate environment. The Blended learning method is not only a great methodology for delivery, but it also helps adults learners that may have difficulty understanding the content. Following up with a face-to-face session provides the necessary feedback and encouragement that may […]
Creating Better Blended Learning
Over the last decade blended learning has advanced significantly, largely due to the incorporation of Learning Management Software. In the past LMS would have provided the online courses for learners, but now there is the theory that students and staff should be provided with resources, not courses. Read more at 4 Tips To Create Better […]
Mind the gap between UI and UX in eLearning
Finding the balance between User Interface and User Experience is always a challenge for Instructional Designers. James Quilty from Logic Earth has written a great article with resources that may help yo with your future UI and UX Read more at Why you need to mind the gap between UI and UX in eLearning
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
Is Implementing Learning Analytics Complicated and Expensive?
Learning Analytics is quickly becoming a part of the training strategy in organizations around the world. There was a time when decision makers used to take crucial decisions on rolling out training programs in their organization based on their observations and perceptions. This scenario has changed as decisions have become data-driven, paving the way for […]
