Instructional Design & Technology Services, IITS
Haverford College
Last summer, I received the following email from Bret Mulligan, Professor of Classics: “Do you know of any faculty who have successfully used the (Moodle) grade book for specification grading? I’d like to have everything in one place for students if possible, but Moodle seems very geared towards traditional grading models.” At that time, I…
Classes start soon! IDTS (part of IITS) is offering a variety of summer workshops, including an in person introductory Moodle workshop at 10am on August 28 to help you prepare. Learn more and register. Whether or not you take our workshops, you may find these tips, tricks, and reminders about Moodle helpful. Moodle is a…
Do you draw molecules? If so, you may like the new molecule drawing tool in Moodle.
Haverford has access to the full version of Gradescope through at least spring 2025, thanks to a pilot program.
To use this grading tool in the 24/25 school year, see these updated instructions.
During this morning’s Moodle maintenance, we added a new feature: the Edit Dates Report. This tool allows you to quickly view and modify dates for assignments, quizzes, and other Moodle items. This feature makes it easier for you to reuse materials from previous semesters or just rearrange your course. Access the Dates Report To use…
Read more New: Adjust dates easily with the Moodle Dates Report
Happy New Year. Hopefully you had an enjoyable and refreshing break. As you get ready for spring, you may find the Moodle news, tips, and reminders below helpful. Moodle is a great tool for sharing syllabi, readings, websites, and videos. You can also use Moodle to collect and grade assignments, as well as provide online…
Read more Moodle news, tips and reminders—get ready for Spring 2024
This blog post is updated from an earlier version created to help faculty teach during the 2020 Covid lockdown. While this post is similar to the original, it is updated with current tools and revised for face-to-face teaching. This blog outlines some common types of class activities and some ways to do them at Haverford.…
Haverford has access to the full version of Gradescope for a two-year pilot program. Thanks to a Teaching with Technology grant submitted by theresa gaines, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, on behalf of faculty in the departments of Math, Physics, Astronomy, and Chemistry, the full version of Gradescope is currently available for use in all Haverford…
Classes start in about a month! IDTS (part of IITS) is conducting several online workshops on Moodle—and other topics—to help you prepare. Learn more and register. Whether or not you take our workshops, you may find these tips, tricks, and reminders about Moodle helpful. Moodle is a great tool for sharing syllabi, readings, websites, and…
Happy New Year! We hope you had an enjoyable and revitalizing break. Below are some tips, tricks, and reminders about Moodle to help you prepare for your spring classes—including a new format option for your course. Moodle is a great tool for sharing syllabi, readings, websites, and videos. You can also use Moodle to collect…
