From interactive whiteboards and internet-enabled mobile devices, right through to online and cloud-based software, there are a multitude of digital technologies to help learning and teaching which can be overwhelming.   For many educators, the truth is that lack of resources and time make it nigh on impossible to become an expert in every new [...] The post How to make technology a successful partner in teaching appeared first on Patric Lougheed.

Not many Moodlers use the Lesson Activity in Moodle.  Mostly because it’s neither a brilliant quiz engine nor a replacement for the book module.  But when you combine both these elements and spend a bit of time on the design you can create engaging, interactive learning packages that can stand their own against popular content creation [...] The post The Moodle Lesson Activity truly is an amazing content creator appeared first on Patric Lougheed.

Remember feeling nervous before starting your first day on the job? You may have experienced butterflies in your stomach, had questions about expectations, or concerns about learning the rules and finding information. Students feel the same way with a new professor, regardless if the class is face-to-face or online. With technology, you can reduce new-class [...] The post Building Community and Creating Relevance in the Online Classroom appeared first on Patric Lougheed.

Moodle organizes data into courses for online and open learning. Learn how to create a course or quiz for your students in this step-by-step. Source: opensource.com See on Scoop.it - Moodlicious The post Make a quiz using Moodle for your students | Opensource.com appeared first on Patric Lougheed.

Open source platform, Moodle, has been recognised as a Top 100 Learning Tool by the Centre for Learning and Performance Technologies for another year. Source: moodle.com See on Scoop.it - Moodlicious The post Moodle Voted Best LMS in Top 100 Tools for Learning | Moodle.com appeared first on Patric Lougheed.

Blended learning is the combination of face-to-face and online instruction in a way that fosters community and improves learning. Successful blended learning happens when technology and instruction inform and support each other, while engaging students of all learning styles and abilities in the learning process. In today’s blog post, we’ll introduce one process for developing [...] The post Moving from Face-to-Face to Hybrid Delivery Using Moodle appeared first on Patric Lougheed.

Even today’s students need support with some areas of digital practice, particularly in an academic context, so it’s important to make sure that these needs are met.   While employability is an obvious driver, developing students who can learn and thrive in a digital society is a key role for universities and colleges.   We define digital [...] The post Developing students’ digital literacy | Jisc appeared first on Patric Lougheed.

How To Optimize Blended Learning Through Learning Activities. Using Learning Activities to Optimize Blended Learning. Blended Learning pros and cons.   Blended courses come with their own benefits and challenges. In this article, you will find invaluable tips and strategies on how to map the class activities with the online materials to achieve the best [...] The post Using Learning Activities to Optimize Blended Learning appeared first on Patric Lougheed.

Innovative professional development initiatives infuse technology with in-person learning to enhance learning experiences for teachers.   Technology can’t replace the very best of in-person learning. Great teachers remain essential to creating and shepherding student learning through discussion, debate, coaching, advising, encouraging collaboration, and, yes, even using technology as a tool for instruction.   The question [...] The post Blended Learning Is for Teachers, Too appeared first on Patric Lougheed.

Is Game-Based Learning the Same as Gamification? Not exactly. Gamification is "applying typical elements of game playing (e.g., point scoring, competition with others, rules of play) to other areas of activity." Great classrooms often use both. . Source: www.edutopia.org See on Scoop.it - Blended Learning Lab The post A Guide to Game-Based Learning appeared first on Patric Lougheed.