The Use Of Moodle Board In Active Learning

Abstract

Summary of Teaching & Learning Context Subject domain: BSc in Pharmacy Technician Group size: 15 students Stage of Programme: Year 3 The TUS Department of Learning and Teaching in conjunction with DCU have developed a GDPR compliant platform that allows students to create digital “post-its” on a virtual board. Moodle Board shares much of the functionality of commercial software such as Padlet® but located within the familiar environment of Moodle. Moodle Board allows students to share text, images, videos and website URLs, opening up endless possibilities for the creation of engaging student activities. I use Moodle Board to facilitate creative thinking, problem solving and peer learning as part of my approach to active learning