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Collapsed Topics course format presentation as shown at iMoot 2012 - imoot.org
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Welcome
Agenda1. Introduction.
2. Identification of pedagogical need and history.
3. Installation.
4. Configuration.
5. Default configuration.
6. Development and challenges.
7. Where to find help.
8. The future.
9. Make your own course format - time permitting.
10. Feedback.
Introduction
Pedagogical need and history● Real world classroom
requirement.● Ability.● Inspiration.● Creation.● Evolution.● Maintenance.
Installation● Read the 'Readme' :)● If uncertain, try on a test
installation first.● Only changes the
presentation not the data you already have.
● Self contained.● Different languages.
Configuration● User request inspired.● Layout and colour
options.● Customise for your
language.
Default configuration● Decide on what you
want.● Defaults apply across
all courses that use the format.
● Edit in a plain text editor or an IDE that understands PHP files.
Development and Challenges
DevelopmentProgressive enhancement.
Trial and error.
Firebug.
'print_r()' and 'alert()'.
ChallengesKeeping pace with core developments.
Maintenance and support.
New features.
From 'About Coders' available from geekandpoke.typepad.com
Where to find helpThe 'Readme.txt' file :).
Course formats forum: moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=47
Developer forum: moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=55
Books on PHP & JavaScript....
Moodle Books: moodle.org/mod/data/view.php?id=7246
PHP in Action: www.manning.com/reiersol/
.Net Magazine: www.netmagazine.com
If you don't know – ask!
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The future● Improvements.
● Individual course layouts.
● Moodle 2.3+ changes.
● Moodle 1.9 development.
● Form and function.
geekandpoke.typepad.com/geekandpoke/2012/04/simply-explained-no.html
Make your own course format● Choose a name – one that
does not already exist.
● Work out the 'frankenstyle' -docs.moodle.org/dev/Frankenstyle.
● Copy from a standard format.
● Change to your name.
● Make your changes.
● Give back to the community.
geekandpoke.typepad.com/geekandpoke/2012/01/simply-explained-dp.html
Feedback● Polls.● Q & A.● Thank you for attending and
participating.● Feedback appreciated and
acknowledged.● About.me/gjbarnard or
though the 'Course formats' forum.
geekandpoke.typepad.com/geekandpoke/2012/01/simply-explained.html