In just under two weeks, Moodlers will be coming together in Sydney for MoodleMoot Australia 2017.
MoodleMoots Australia are one of the biggest conferences we at Moodle HQ run and of course it is also the country of birth of Moodle (our Founder and CEO, Martin Dougiamas was born in Perth, Western Australia and released Moodle in the city back in 2002).
This year, we have a number of exciting things on the program – including a new masterclass by our Head of Education, Tom Murdock, a keynote address on design and technology by Dr Lian Loke, lots of exciting presentations (check some out below) and a Moodle Party!
There is still time to secure your space and join us and many Moodlers in Sydney from 26-28 September! Register your spot today.
Let’s take a closer preview of what’s coming up at MoodleMoot Australia 2017.
Masterclasses and workshops
Day one of MoodleMoot Australia 2017 is dedicated to improving skills and learning new ed-tech techniques in half-day masterclasses and workshops.
Let’s take a sneak peek at what day one of MoodleMoot Australia 2017 includes:
- The Hackfest or “dev-jam” is a developer-only workshop which covers recent and upcoming Moodle features.
- The Mobile Learning Masterclass will focus on mobile content, assessments, communication and Moodle Mobile strategy.
- Educators and new Moodle users are encouraged to attend the Introduction to Moodle Masterclass, which will teach the basics of setting up a Moodle course.
- The Moodle Course Design Masterclass, a new workshop, will consider four common learning frameworks and highly effective teaching patterns and Moodle tools for each of them.
- The Assessment Masterclass will tackle key assessment issues and look at the options available.
Moodle HQ’s New Features Lead, Damyon Wiese, tells us what’s coming up at the Hackfest.
Who’s going to #MootAU17 dev jam? #Moodle HQ’s @damy0n wants to know what you want to discuss! Submit your ideas: https://t.co/nDo4lKr2XD pic.twitter.com/asvCaBnNvc
— MoodleMoot Australia (@moodlemootau) September 11, 2017
If you would like to discuss a certain topic with Damyon and other developers at Hackfest, submit your ideas.
Presentations
Day two and three of MoodleMoot Australia 2017 will include pico and short presentations by Moodle HQ staff and the Moodle community.
Here are just some of the exciting presentations waiting for us!
The Teamwork Ecosystem in Moodle presented by Morgan Harris and John-Paul Posada (UNSW)
Following their 2016 presentation, John-Paul and Morgan will share an update on their teamwork ecosystem in Moodle on Wednesday 27 September at 12pm at Grand Ballroom 2.
What’s new in #Moodle team evaluations?
Morgan & John-Paul from @UNSW will tell us in their #MootAU17 presentation: https://t.co/22gnQgTMT6 pic.twitter.com/SRzbeVgQY4— MoodleMoot Australia (@moodlemootau) September 15, 2017
Course gamification with the stash plugins presented by Adrian Greeve (Moodle HQ)
Moodle HQ’s Adrian Greeve has been interested in gamification for ten years! In his upcoming MoodleMoot Australia 2017 presentation he will share how a plugin he has been working on can help to encourage student engagement in classes. Catch him at 27 September at 12pm in Grand Ballroom 1.
In his #MootAU17 presentation #Moodle’s @abgreeve will share how gamification can encourage student engagement: https://t.co/22gnQgTMT6 pic.twitter.com/DBNGBBKhaH
— MoodleMoot Australia (@moodlemootau) September 18, 2017
Virtual Reality in Moodle presented by John Okely (Moodle HQ)
Our very own John Okely will share how virtuality reality in Moodle can be used in the educational space, with many benefits. John is presenting on Wednesday 27 September at 2.15pm at Grand Ballroom 1.
#Moodle Virtual Reality! Want to know where we are up to with this? @jlokely is going to show us at #MootAU17: https://t.co/2ZMeHfE9c4 pic.twitter.com/YgqKCC0f3B
— MoodleMoot Australia (@moodlemootau) September 5, 2017
Moodle Sub-courses for Dummies presented by Richard Wallace (Chemlearn)
A Moodle user for 15 years, Richard Wallace will share an overview of how to use the Moodle sub-courses tool in his MoodleMoot Australia presentation, find him in the Hyde Park Room, 27 September, 2:45 pm.
“#Moodle sub-courses for dummies” Sounds intriguing? We’re wondering what Richard Wallace will show us at #MootAU17: https://t.co/j9SVdLRqSu pic.twitter.com/xvry68dHIj
— MoodleMoot Australia (@moodlemootau) September 14, 2017
Transforming Lives by Transforming our LMS interface presented by Emily Takayama and Divya Srinivas (Monash College)
Emily and Divya will show us how Monash College used Moodle to create and engaging learning which attracts both staff and students. Catch them on Thursday 28 September at 2.45pm in Grand Ballroom 2
How can we transform lives by transforming our #Moodle or LMS interface? Emily & Divya of Monash College will share https://t.co/u32ewkJ8Gp pic.twitter.com/LKtsjmcem8
— MoodleMoot Australia (@moodlemootau) September 12, 2017
Want to know what else is coming up and still be part of the action? You can check out our full event program on our website, follow @moodlemootau on Twitter or use the #MootAU17 to search for the latest news and updates.
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