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WHAT’S HAPPENING?

  •  Upgrade to Moodle 4.1 
  •  Phased application of the 2023 Course Structure Template 

WHY?

  • The last upgrade was 2 years ago
  • Moodle 4.1 and the 2023 Course Structure Template resolve many student and faculty user experience requests
    • Consistency across courses
    • Collapsible sections
    • Simplified and practical navigation
    • Integrated collaboration tools for students
    • Easy-to-locate course syllabus

WHEN?

  • May 30 - 2023/SU courses will be available in Moodle (our current version) with the 2023 Course Structure Template - COMPLETED
    • Summer Term begins June 26

  • June 21 - We'll upgrade to Moodle 4.1 and 2023/FA courses will be available in Moodle with the 2023 Course Structure Template
    • Fall Term begins September 26

WHAT ABOUT MY COURSES?

  • Will I lose my course content when I import my existing course into Moodle 4.1?
    • NO. Moodle 4.1 will import everything from your original course.

  • Will the new template impact my course layout?
    • NO.  Your course format (weekly or topic) and content will appear in the same order as in your original course. However, the General section will now be called Course Essentials which includes a sample syllabus Moodle Book and other recommended items. Any integrated 2023 Course Structure Template items, such as a learning outcomes label, are hidden from students by default.

      NOTE: The 2023 Course Structure Template will only be applied to empty Moodle shells.

  • Will I need to update my course content?
    • MAYBE. You may need to update any student resource that addresses course navigation since Moodle 4.1 has simplified the user experience. You'll also want to review the Start of Term Procedures since they have been updated as well.

  • Can I see what my current course would look like in Moodle 4.1?
    • YES. Please submit an OLET Training/Workshop ticket for your request. NOTE: Be sure to include the Year/Term/Name/Section of the course you'd like to see.

If you have any additional questions, please email dw.wood@clackamas.edu.


WHAT YOU CAN DO?

  • Watch the Introduction to Moodle 4.0 Video:
  • Attend an OLET-facilitated session every Thursday, 1-3 pm
  • Experience Moodle 4.1 as a teacher or student with Moodle's Mount Orange School Demo course
  • COMING SOON! Explore the 2023 Course Structure Template GUIDE which explains the Open SUNY Course Quality Review (OSCQR) standards and Moodle 4.1 features