New Media Player module for Moodle

The Media Player module includes options that have quite a high degree of interactivity such as Snapshot and Searchbar. As you’ll see while you read this article and try out the demos, it’s much more than a video player and will continue to support more features as they become available.

Moodle Mobile for iPhone

Check out the Moodle.org forum on the progress being made on Moodle Mobile for iPhone.

Why Contrast is an Essential Part of eLearning Design

Contrast allows you to distinguish the content on the screen. It helps the learner navigate what’s there, discern relationships, and determine what’s most important. There are a lot of ways to create contrast.

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Characteristics of a Master eLearning Leader

An eLearning leader must have a firm understanding of the vague term ‘eLearning’. They must understand that in the word ‘eLearning’, the ‘e’ only describes the method in which a course is transmitted (i.e. electronically). It is merely the prefix to the key word…Learning. Although we teach in a business setting, the failure of students to learn will ultimately cause the business to fail. This person must be willing to fight for the sake of their students’ learning environment as it is one of the key components to any company’s success and growth.

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An Anthropological Introduction to YouTube

WOW. Set aside an hour, grab a beverage and a snack and enjoy this fascinating and entertaining look at the phenomena known as YouTube.

Technology in the Classroom