Category: Software engineering

  • Language models and assessment in Moodle

    Wilenius H (University of Helsinki) 27.5.2024, 13:50–14:30, Small Hall (F4050) In this presentation, I will share practical experiences and outcomes from implementing GenAI techniques in the creation and manipulation of single-best answer (SBA) multiple choice questions within a teaching module that took place in Spring 2024. The session will focus on elucidating the methods used…

  • Moodle product vision: Empowering creativity, collaboration, and outcomes for life

    Achour M (Moodle HQ) 27.5.2024, 9:30–10:20, Small Hall (F4050) Join us for an insightful presentation on the Moodle Product Vision, the compass that will guide the development and evolution of Moodle for the years to come. With a steadfast commitment to Harnessing Creativity, Facilitating Collaboration, and Optimising Outcomes, this vision paves the way for an…

  • Learning in humans and machines

    Cowley B (University of Helsinki) 27.5.2024, 16:00–16:50, Small Hall (F4050) Cowley presents an overview of the research on digital learning and AI in education, and discusses empirical/design work from his research group. Can’t see the video? Please try another browser or accept the statistics cookies or link to video.

  • How do computer-marked quizzes best help students learn? How does Moodle help you make the best quizzes?

    Hunt T (The Open university) 28.5.2024, 9:30–10:20, Small Hall (F4050) This talk will be in two sections, a theoretical part, and a practical part. I will start by talking about what is most important in our use of Moodle: teaching and learning. Considering what is known about how education works, when can computer-marked question be…

  • Panel discussion: Leveraging open education to maximize learner potential

    Achour M, Hunt T, Juuti K, Rytkönen A, Chair: Järvinen J-P 28.5.2024, 15:10–16:00, Small Hall (F4050) Educational institutions and organizations that have integrated Moodle, alongside other open educational resources, are paving the way towards a more accessible learning environment. This panel aims to delve into the unrealized possibilities of open educational tools, seeking strategies for…

  • 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.

  • How to develop Moodle in a user-centred way without losing focus

    Laatikainen J (University of the Arts Helsinki) 27.5.2024, 15:00–15:20, Small Hall (F4050) The development of Moodle at the University of the Arts is defined directly from the teaching. Unlike the delivery of a finished product, Moodle was introduced as a technical platform, with an emphasis on collaborative development with teaching professionals. Behind this is Moodle…

  • Case study: Uniarts Helsinki’s Rosetta’s stone for Moodle service development

    Malinen M (University of the Arts Helsinki) 27.5.2024, 11:10–11:30, Small Hall (F4050) In 2021 University of the Arts Helsinki started a strategic development project to create a new digital learning environment and a service around it. We had the rare opportunity to create a new education technology service from scratch and rethink the way Uniarts…

  • Revolutionize education with generative AI on AWS

    Lavanko H (AWS) 28.5.2024, 12:30–13:30, Studium 1 (F3020), Workshop Generative AI is revolutionizing the educational landscape, and AWS provides a powerful platform to harness its potential. In this talk, we’ll explore how you can leverage AWS services to integrate Generative AI into your educational workflows, enhancing learning experiences and driving innovation. During the session, you…

  • Katsaus taaksepäin: 20 vuotta Moodlea Suomessa – Miten olemme onnistuneet? (Looking back at 20 years of Moodle in Finland – How have we succeeded?)

    Rytkönen A (Aalto university) 28.5.2024, 12:30–13:30, F3005, Workshop, In Finnish First Moodle installations in Finnish Higher Education were set up in about 2004. Until then, at least BSCW and WebCT/Blackboard were used, with some additional in-house tools. The variety of tools was wide and heterogeneous. At CS departments, in-house tools focused on a specific pedagogical…