Moodle 4 - lessons learned by Sultan Wadud https://padlet.com/soaswadud/tellkt2uf0wdhilb MUGGL group activity en-us 2023-07-05 11:01:04 UTC 2025-09-25 02:26:55 UTC hello@padlet.com Comms https://padlet.com/soaswadud/tellkt2uf0wdhilb/wish/2642625758 This seems to be very important to set staff and students up for it.]]> 2023-07-11 09:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/soaswadud/tellkt2uf0wdhilb/wish/2642625758 PDF file conversion queue table https://padlet.com/soaswadud/tellkt2uf0wdhilb/wish/2642626577 Big, unknown table that slows/kills upgrade]]> 2023-07-11 09:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/soaswadud/tellkt2uf0wdhilb/wish/2642626577 Better Comms to staff https://padlet.com/soaswadud/tellkt2uf0wdhilb/wish/2642626861 Including training]]> 2023-07-11 09:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/soaswadud/tellkt2uf0wdhilb/wish/2642626861 Providing blog updates and train the trainer sessions as well as supporting resources (training hub, self paced course and demo site). https://padlet.com/soaswadud/tellkt2uf0wdhilb/wish/2642627602 2023-07-11 09:32:25 UTC https://padlet.com/soaswadud/tellkt2uf0wdhilb/wish/2642627602 Theme customisation https://padlet.com/soaswadud/tellkt2uf0wdhilb/wish/2642628359 Relctance to have a highly customised theme without ongoing resource to support it ]]> 2023-07-11 09:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/soaswadud/tellkt2uf0wdhilb/wish/2642628359 Involve students https://padlet.com/soaswadud/tellkt2uf0wdhilb/wish/2642629869 2023-07-11 09:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/soaswadud/tellkt2uf0wdhilb/wish/2642629869 Training https://padlet.com/soaswadud/tellkt2uf0wdhilb/wish/2642629951 The format of training provided for using the platform was quite broad/aesthetically focussed, not use or functionality.]]> 2023-07-11 09:37:54 UTC https://padlet.com/soaswadud/tellkt2uf0wdhilb/wish/2642629951 Comms https://padlet.com/soaswadud/tellkt2uf0wdhilb/wish/2642629974 2023-07-11 09:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/soaswadud/tellkt2uf0wdhilb/wish/2642629974 Opportunity to rethink Moodle https://padlet.com/soaswadud/tellkt2uf0wdhilb/wish/2642630771 Chance for staff to start afresh with their Moodle courses.
Can use the moment to start conversations with staff about accessibility and how they use Moodle for teaching 
Can also try and bring in more standard templates.

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