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the new Socialwall Course Format?

About

Bryan Smith – Moodle Socialwall Co-Project LeaderIngham Intermediate School District – Mason, Michigan

bsmith@inghamisd.org – @bryanpsmith

Presentation Agenda

about the project (problem + solution)

setup of the course format

usage of the course format

next version

get involved

lessons learned

Problem

complex + robust = significant amount of training

Solution

simple interface + familiar look and feel = low barrier of entry

What is the Socialwall Course Format?

Course Format

Alerts Block

Filter URL Resource

Filter URL Backup Helper

Creating a New Course

Add Associated Blocks

Timeline

Timeline – Add an Announcement

Timeline – Add a Styled Announcement

Timeline – Likes & Comments

Timeline – Add a Video

Timeline – Add a Link

Timeline – Add a Photo

Timeline – Add a Document

Timeline – Sticky Post

Timeline – Add Activity or Resource

Timeline – Add an Assignment

Timeline – Grades and Feedback

Timeline – Edit Notifications

Timeline - Alerts

Student View – Add a Status or Note

Recommended Best Practices -> Socialwall

one social course format (disable original social format)

extra css to improve formatting

start with a new course

works best with educators new to using a LMS

Recommended Best Practices -> Less Barriers

setup common authentication

one responsive theme

allow teachers to create their own courses

be current with your version

plan for performance

Get Involved

Websitewww.remc13.org/moodle-ecommunity

videos – resources – downloads – forums

Moodle Plugins Directory https://goo.gl/qajd3A

course format – blocks – plugins

Spread the word…

Upcoming Release

threaded comments

better ability to edit and reuse resources and activities

Last Thought…

Advisory Committee

Heidi Gascon – ISD & REMC 13

Andy Mann – Muskegon ISD & REMC 4

Andrew Steinman – Kent ISD & REMC 8

Tammy Maginity – Pennfield Public Schools & MACUL

Tina Tribu – Kalamazoo RESA & REMC 12

Daryl Tilley – Ingham ISD & REMC 13

Sue Schwartz – REMC Association of Michigan

Project Sponsor

Project Partner

Special Thanks