Involving users in the UCEM VLE upgrade

Involving users in the UCEM VLE upgrade

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.

Alt-Text and #UnfoldTheUniverse

Alt-Text and #UnfoldTheUniverse

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…