Involving users in the UCEM VLE upgrade
Accessibility

Involving users in the UCEM VLE upgrade

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The UCEM Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is built on a Learning Management System called Moodle. Every few years, Moodle implements what is known as a Major Release. In early 2022 we learned that the next major upgrade from Version 3.11 to Version 4.0 would be occurring later that year. Release notes and information from Moodle made it clear this was a significant overhaul of the platform, aiming to improve navigation, accessibility, and overall user experience. We realised this upgrade would require more planning from the Learning Technology team than a typical VLE upgrade would.

A resource for Assessment success – why it matters?
Curriculum Design

A resource for Assessment success – why it matters?

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Key skills such as preparing and gathering information, organising and synthesising ideas into a final assessment are integral to success in students chosen programme of study. UCEM has set up various study support and assessment support resources and channels to help students thrive in their academic journey. This blog covers about the compact resource designed for assessment success.

Anonymous forum post – What are the wins and risks?
Collaboration

Anonymous forum post – What are the wins and risks?

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Forum discussions are an integral part of online education. They are the medium through which students and tutors interact, share, learn and thrive. However, when it comes to assignment forums, student behaviour can differ. This is mostly because of the notion that the question being asked may be judged, thinking it silly or not sure whether to ask or not. This blog covers how Digital education team provided the solution to help students overcome their barrier.

Alt-Text and #UnfoldTheUniverse
Accessibility

Alt-Text and #UnfoldTheUniverse

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Creating accessible content is the right thing to do, both legally and morally. Sometimes the steps required to make content accessible can seem daunting, and the impact is not always obvious. Is it really worth all the extra time and effort? Does it really make a difference?
Inspiration for following accessible practices can be found in the strangest places – like a distant universe…