6 tips for a newly appointed Moodle coordinator (and maybe you too)
Today I was asked for advice by a newly appointed Moodle VLE coordinator, a prospective customer but one without money in her budget currently. She has been at a school that uses Moodle for a few years but has herself logged on infrequently before now – it seems like the learning platform was the pet-project […]
“Planning for the worst” – Teaching online when the classroom’s not an option
One of the most obvious benefits of a VLE is the ability to access it from any location with an Internet connection. This “anytime, anywhere” access gives staff and students a huge amount of flexibility in completing the work they do outside the classroom. But where this aspect of e-learning really comes into its own […]
Improving course content using responsive Moodle themes
For many students today, their smartphone or tablet is their primary Internet device, rather than a PC or laptop. It’s natural to expect that when it comes to using a VLE, these devices will be their first choice – so it’s crucial to ensure your platform works well, however it’s accessed. The key to this […]
The educational benefits of using Titus Learning Platform
At Titus Learning we’re really focused on creating environments in which effective learning can flourish. E-learning is facilitated by technology, but it’s not about technology. Our aim with each project we undertake is to keep the inner workings of the VLE running smoothly, and out of sight, so that teachers and learners alike can get […]
The Flipped Classroom – 8 tips to make it work for you and your students
The flipped classroom is an approach to teaching and learning which has rapidly gained popularity recently, in a large part due to the ubiquity of e-learning technology and internet connected devices both at schools and in students’ homes. Whilst the theory behind it is simple enough, it’s important not to underestimate the challenges involved in […]
Caution! – 7 common oversights that could leave your new learning platform high and dry
As anyone who’s been involved in implementing e-learning technology in schools will know, the process can at times seem like something of an uphill struggle, with the distant promise of “launch day” the only motivation to press forwards. Once the final day comes, and your new learning platform is finally live, it’s tempting to breath […]
Some thoughts on the BETT Show, London 2015
This year was a little different for us – having been to BETT a number of times as exhibitors in the past I had the pleasure of enjoying the show purely as a delegate for the first time. BETT is the world’s largest education technology show and it was great to have the freedom to […]
Titus Learning become FOBISIA Members
We’re pleased to announce that Titus Learning is an affiliate member of FOBISIA, the Federation of British Schools in Asia. Founded in 1988 to promote excellence in British schools in the region, and to foster collaboration between schools, FOBISIA has grown to provide a forum for better communication between member schools, supporting professional development, training […]
Titus Learning becomes EARCOS Member
Titus Learning has recently become an associate EARCOS member – the East Asia Regional Council of Schools. EARCOS was founded in 1968 as a membership organisation for US schools in the region, and as of this year has a total membership of 142 schools, as well as over 150 associate members made up of companies providing […]
Summarising Moodle 2.8
Moodle 2.8 was released in November 2014 and brings in some fantastic improvements to the Gradebook tool, forums, analytics and usability. The new Atto text editor now has the ability to auto-save meaning that your content is kept secure. Users can now send themselves an email with an attachment and Moodle will save the attachment […]
