Moodlemoot Edinburgh 2014

Posted on 12/05/2013 by mmadmin

It has been only a few months since Moodlemoot Dublin, but things have been progressing quickly.

We are delighted to announce that we will be running a Moodlemoot Edinburgh 2014 in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University. We aim to have a similar format to the two Dublin Moots, with training workshops, two days of presentations and then a developer hackfest.

We are currently working to finalise the dates and the venue and have narrowed down the decision after visiting a number of venues in the last few days.

However, we can confirm that the Moot will be held in Spring 2014 -  more information as soon as this is confirmed.

The following have generously agreed to be the Moodlemoot Edinburgh chairs:

Dr Keith Smyth
Senior Teaching Fellow and Senior Lecturer in Higher Education
Programme Leader MSc Blended and Online Education
Office of the Vice Principal (Academic)
Edinburgh Napier University

Dr Mark Glynn
Head of Learning Innovation Unit
Dublin City University

We will be announcing the programme committee in the coming weeks too – we already have a number of people accepted as members and are in discussions with others.

As with the last two moots, the programme committee will be doing three tasks:

  1. Setting the themes/formats for the Moot
  2. Assessing and rating the submissions
  3. Chairing sessions at the Moot

So if you want to put yourself forward for the programme committee on behalf of your institution – please get in contact with me in the next two weeks on info@moodlemoot.ie

See you in Edinburgh.

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Online Registration is closed – but there are still some places left

Posted on 15/02/2013 by mmadmin

The online payment registration is now closed for the Moodlemoot Dublin 2013.

However, we still have some places left and can process registrations if people get in direct contact with us.

Please email info@moodlemoot.ie with your contact details and we will get back to you.

We will also be able to facilitate payment on the morning of the Moot, as long as you get in contact and agree this in advance.

In less than 60 hours it all begins. See you there!

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Mootie13 Mobile App is available

Posted on 15/02/2013 by mmadmin

We are pleased to advise you that the Moodle Moot Conference App for iOS, Android and mobile web created by campusM is now available as a free download.

Simply register your email details and a password to sign in once the app is downloaded and get access to full agenda details and conference information.

 

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Update Moodlemoot Dublin 2013 Programme

Posted on 13/02/2013 by mmadmin

This is the current version of the draft programme and schedule for the Moodlemoot Dublin 2013.

The Draft Programme is a normal PDF and includes:

  • 4 day draft schedule
  • Workshop descriptions
  • All abstracts

You can download the latest programme here (Feb 14 version) -> Programme - Moodlemoot Dublin 2013 - revised Feb14 (1756)

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Hotel Rooms – Update

Posted on 07/02/2013 by mmadmin

If you have not booked your hotel rooms yet, and you wanted to stay at the Crowne Plaza/Holiday Inn, you will be out of luck as one of the nights is now full.

However don’t worry as we have a backup hotel nearby the venue (1km away) which will also bring you up to the venue for the conference.

The other hotel details are:

Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport, Old Airport Rd, Dublin Airport, Co Dublin, Ireland.

They are a 4 star hotel like the Crowne Plaza, and the rate of 99 euro B&B is the same too.

To make reservations contact Agustina Nobile – her email address is info.dublin@carlton.ie and her phone number is +353 (0)1 866 7501.

Be sure to mention the Moodlemoot for the agreed rate.

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At least 15 good reasons to upgrade from Moodle 1.9 to Moodle 2.4 – Sponsor Presentation

Posted on 02/02/2013 by mmadmin

Presenters:        Meredith Henson, Catalyst IT

If you are still running Moodle 1.9, this session will provide you with reasons that you should upgrade.

Thi session will focus on some of the best features of Moodle 2.0 -> Moodle 2.4 and highligh the key benefits to be gained in upgrading.

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Best Practices for Integrating Video and Rich-media with Moodle – Sponsor Presentation

Posted on 01/02/2013 by mmadmin

Presenters:        Jeffrey Newman, Kaltura

Video is becoming key to any eLearning and distance education platform. Teachers are increasing their use of video, and students expect extensive use of rich-media within courses.

This session will provide a demo and hands-on training for adding interactive video capabilities within Moodle and present a range of case studies and use cases of how leading universities worldwide are leveraging video to enhance their overall learning experience across campus.

** This session will take place on both Feb 19th and Feb 20th – no booking required.

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Meet Joule: A New Moodle Experience – Sponsor Presentation

Posted on 30/01/2013 by mmadmin

Presenters:        Martin Knott, Stewart Hutton – Moodlerooms

You know all the benefits of Moodle, but what if it was easier? What if hosting, maintenance and support was a breeze? Or, what if the UI and core features were streamlined so they were easier to use? With Joule, Moodlerooms’ cloud-based Moodle services platform, you can access all of these things and more.

At this hands-on workshop, join Moodlerooms as we explore how Joule simplifies the most important components of Moodle while offer new features that enable teachers to personalize learning for their students and elevate the education experience.

** This session will take place on both Feb 19th and Feb 20th – no booking required.

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EQUELLA and Moodle Workshop – Sponsor Presentation

Posted on 29/01/2013 by mmadmin

Presenters:        Garnet Berry -  Pearson

Institutions of all shapes and sizes are now seeking a solution to manage files with Moodle.  EQUELLA and Moodle developers have worked closely together to develop the Repository API and plugin for storing and reusing files within a Moodle resource.

New developments to the EQUELLA and Moodle integration also allow users to drag and drop content directly into EQUELLA via the Moodle course page.

During this workshop, we will explore the new capabilities for the integrated platform.

** This session will take place on both Feb 19th and Feb 20th – no booking required.

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The 5 Biggest Risks to Your eLearning Program – Sponsor Presentation

Posted on 28/01/2013 by mmadmin

Presenters:        Michelle Moore, Jonathan Moore -  Remote-Learner

Want to learn how to tank your eLearning program before it gets off the ground? :)

We’ve worked with many different companies and schools, large and small, and have seen it all! Everything from the one-man show to the large multi-national with a budget to burn.

No matter the size or the implementation, there’s always been something to learn in terms of how to do it right and mistakes to avoid.

Join us as we help you learn from the missteps of others and help you figure out how to have a successful eLearning program.

** This session will take place on both Feb 19th and Feb 20th – no booking required.

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