Category: Administration

  • Curriculum knowledge and AI as a critical friend: Teachers’ challenges and opportunities using Moodle LMS

    Sandström N, Nevgi A & Rekola M (University of Helsinki) 28.5.2024, 10:30–11:30, Studium 1 (F3020), Workshop University teachers design courses sometimes with little knowledge of the curriculum and of their students’ prior knowledge of the course topics. Nuanced understanding of students’ prior knowledge is pivotal for curriculum development and personalised instruction, serving as a cornerstone…

  • Involving everyone – Learning experience 360°

    Dudoravičė A (Vextur) 27.5.2024, 15:20–15:50, Small Hall (F4050) E-learning system Moodle is a global platform that is used not only by educators, but also by the public and private sectors. The variety of tools, functionalities and extensions is wide, but a problem that is increasingly being noticed by users is the lack of comprehensiveness, feedback,…

  • DigiCampus – A collaborative endeavor of twelve Finnish universities

    Lehto T (Tampere University of Applied Sciences) 27.5.2024, 13:50–14:10, F3017 The Finnish DigiCampus, hosted at digicampus.fi, represents a collaborative endeavor among twelve Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences. This presentation illuminates the features and some of the pedagogical principles embedded within the DigiCampus Moodle environment, jointly developed among the participating institutions. In this presentation…

  • Efficiency in Moodle quiz processes through Lean development

    Tikkala A & Kivinen B (University of Helsinki) 28.5.2024, 11:10–11:30, Small Hall (F4050) In recent years, the University of Helsinki has developed digital exams. The aim is to replace paper-based exams with digital exams if and when this supports student learning, but at the same time formative assessment through midterms and tests has also been…

  • Maintaining Moodle systems at scale

    Dethmers M (Catalyst IT Europe) 27.5.2024, 13:50–14:20, F3010 With the design of an AWS cloud infrastructure, Catalyst IT Europe equip organisations with the scalability and flexibility needed to support expanding user bases, meaning that during critical exam periods a seamless learning experience is had by all.

  • Easy livin’ in Moodle – Student and teacher perspectives on cognitive load

    Lindholm S & Miettinen I (University of Helsinki) 27.5.2024, 12:40–13:20, Small Hall (F4050) A typical university student is often juggling several different courses on the Moodle platform. Meanwhile, a teacher may manage and teach multiple courses with varying levels of Moodle involvement. Given the amount of time and energy spent on Moodle, the intricacies of…

  • Security and trust in the digital era: Proctoring and data protection with SMOWL

    Lundqvist J (Smowltech) 28.5.2024, 14:30–15:00, Small Hall (F4050) In today’s educational and professional landscape, the integrity and security of assessment processes have never been more critical. In this talk, we will explore how our proctoring solution, SMOWL, is redefining the standards of digital learning, accreditation, and GDPR compliance, ensuring a secure and trustworthy environment for…

  • Embracing accessibility: Building awareness in your institution

    Henrick G & Holland K (Brickfield) 28.5.2024, 10:30–11:00, F3005 This session proposal, titled “Embracing Accessibility: Building Awareness in your Institution.” aims to educate university staff on the importance of accessibility in higher education. The workshop will include insights on inclusive teaching practices, for face to face and asynchronous learning. The session will also highlight case studies…

  • Proctoring vs the AI revolution

    Lundqvist J (Smowltech) 27.5.2024, 13:10–13:40, F3010 In this presentation, we discuss the current challenges posed by artificial intelligence in education. We will talk about how SMOWL and digital proctoring provide an effective solution against text generation software like ChatGPT and our commitment to ensuring accessible and quality education.

  • Harnessing GenAI for enhancing Moodle’s assessment capabilities: A collaborative workshop

    Järvinen J-P & Wilenius H (University of Helsinki) 28.5.2024, 14:00–15:00, Studium 1 (F3020), Workshop This workshop invites Moodle developers and educators to explore the potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in improving the LMS’s capabilities. Participants will engage in brainstorming sessions to discuss and propose enhancements to prompting strategies and to identify novel ways in…