{"id":16,"date":"2025-03-10T11:41:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T11:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/babl\/?p=16"},"modified":"2025-03-10T11:41:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T11:41:17","slug":"meet-the-new-learning-designers-at-kent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/babl\/2025\/03\/10\/meet-the-new-learning-designers-at-kent\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the New Learning Designers at Kent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Getting Started with Moodle 2025: Support from Your New Learning Design Team<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With Moodle 2025 on the horizon, now is the perfect time to start thinking about how to add content to your modules in a way that enhances student engagement and learning. Whether you are transitioning to the new template, exploring new ways to enhance interaction, or considering accessibility improvements, we are here to support you every step of the way. These changes can feel like a lot, but you are not alone, we are here to help.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Meet Your Learning Design Team<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our Learning Design Team is here to help you create engaging and effective learning experiences. We bring expertise in digital learning, curriculum design, and accessibility, and we\u2019re ready to support you through one-to-one sessions, group workshops, or quick check-ins.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To help you get to know us, we\u2019ve recorded <a href=\"https:\/\/kent.cloud.panopto.eu\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=2ecab02e-ddfe-45f8-a9ef-b29701028436&amp;start=0\">short video introductions<\/a> where we share our backgrounds, our expertise, and how we can help you navigate these changes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How We Can Support You<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We understand that every module is different, and your needs will vary. That\u2019s why we offer tailored support, whether you\u2019re looking for a quick piece of advice or a more in-depth session. We can help with:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Creating engaging learning activities<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Moving beyond modules simply acting as file repositories to encourage student interaction and collaboration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Optimising your Moodle modules<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Making the most of recommended plugins to enhance student engagement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applying Active Blended Learning (ABL) strategies<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Practical ways to embed ABL into your teaching.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tailored one-to-one or small group sessions<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Focused support based on your specific needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quick Tip: Start Small for Big Impact<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A simple way to make your module more engaging? <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider how your module functions beyond just a file repository.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Adding multiple resources is useful, but without interactive elements, students may only engage passively. Ask yourself: <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What opportunities do students have to engage actively each week?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Are they applying what they\u2019ve learned, discussing ideas, or participating in activities? Breaking up long text-based content with elements like quizzes, discussion prompts, or short reflection tasks can transform your module into a dynamic learning environment rather than just a collection of files.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s Talk<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We would love to hear from you! Whether you want to chat about a specific challenge, explore new ideas, or just say hello, get in touch. Drop us a comment below, contact us directly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting Started with Moodle 2025: Support from Your New Learning Design Team\u00a0 With Moodle 2025 on the horizon, now is the perfect time to start &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/babl\/2025\/03\/10\/meet-the-new-learning-designers-at-kent\/\">Read&nbsp;more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60345,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/babl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/babl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/babl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/babl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/60345"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/babl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/babl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/babl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16\/revisions\/19"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/babl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/babl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/babl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}