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== Agenda for the VLE ==
[[File:WMUK VLE Screenshot 2015-07-24 at 11.01.33.png|thumb|left|Images (A) course unit on the Wikimedia UK VLE]]
It is now within sight that WMUK will have the intended Moodle+wiki hybrid Virtual Learning Environment up and running. The initial purpose of the system has been defined as support for the training effort, and in particular to provide follow-up modules for workshops. As delivered according to the initial agreement, there will be:
The Wikimedia UK Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is at http://moodle.wikimedia.org.uk/. Account creation can be done through the "log in" link at the top right of the page. NB the confirmation mail ''may end up in your spam box'': if it is not in your inbox please check there, after a minute or so.


* a Moodle site with modules (81 written) divided up into courses (16);
==Tips for users==
* a relatively convenient SSO login system via a custom wiki running under MediaWiki.
[[File:Flowchart of VLE standard lesson.svg|200px|right|title=Flowchart of VLE standard lesson pattern]]
Handy basic information is on the [[VLE welcome page]]: a link is on the confirmation mail. This page is editable and will be modified from time to time.


Both the Moodle and the wiki will be “in beta” still: i.e. these are prototypes. The wiki will enable community discussion of modules, something which Moodle doesn’t support very well (Moodle has internal forums it calls wikis, but these are underpowered by our standards; it is also not searchable in any serious way).
The Moodle lessons on the VLE have an internal structure allowing you to take various study paths. The main text is typically divided into two units. Buttons allow you to navigate. The flowchart to the right may be helpful.


Therefore it should be well understood across WMUK that these sites are just the start. Further the deliverables for this initial phase of the project are only enough to get things off the ground and documented. They don’t guarantee that the best use is made of the VLE, once there.
==Expectations and permissions==
Expectations of VLE users, and a list of Moodle permissions that have been activated on the site, will be noted here, as the open access to the site develops.


Agenda issues
==Project reports==
*[[VLE Report 2015]]
*[[/Beta feedback]] from 2014
*[[/2013 discussion]]
*[[/2012 discussion]]


# The Moodle content needs to be kept up to date.
[[Category:Virtual Learning Environment| ]]
# The Moodle content can be expanded (there is a proposal to add admin training).
# Content can be bought in for Moodle expansion.
# The system can be used to get the wider community involved in module writing.
# The wiki front end should be developed.
# A Moodle “theme” (skin) based on custom CSS has been proposed.
# The Moodle content needs visual flair.
# The modus operandi of training workshop+VLE needs to be worked out (urgent).
# Personnel: WMUK staff need to have access and hold posts on these sites.
# Editorial policy needs to be put in place, and scope discussed.
# Technology needs for the medium term need to be discussed.
# Wikimedia works best with participation and innovation from below.
 
This is plenty for the Education Committee to think about. Financial and executive decisions by ad hoc methods are not going to move us forward very fast.
 
=== Issues arising ===
Charles raises multiple issues above that need to be addressed. Education Committee ought to be seriously considering what role they can play in moving this project forward, and all interested parties are invited to discuss on the [[Talk:Virtual Learning Environment|talk page]]

Latest revision as of 11:23, 24 July 2015

Images (A) course unit on the Wikimedia UK VLE

The Wikimedia UK Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is at http://moodle.wikimedia.org.uk/. Account creation can be done through the "log in" link at the top right of the page. NB the confirmation mail may end up in your spam box: if it is not in your inbox please check there, after a minute or so.

Tips for users

title=Flowchart of VLE standard lesson pattern

Handy basic information is on the VLE welcome page: a link is on the confirmation mail. This page is editable and will be modified from time to time.

The Moodle lessons on the VLE have an internal structure allowing you to take various study paths. The main text is typically divided into two units. Buttons allow you to navigate. The flowchart to the right may be helpful.

Expectations and permissions

Expectations of VLE users, and a list of Moodle permissions that have been activated on the site, will be noted here, as the open access to the site develops.

Project reports

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