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Say Hello đź‘‹ to the New Moodle Accessibility Filescan Block
You may have noticed that the filescan block looks a bit different in your Moodle course this semester. Well, that’s because it is! This summer we’ve been hard at work rewriting the filescan block to harder, better, faster and stronger. … Continue reading Say Hello đź‘‹ to the New Moodle Accessibility Filescan Block
Timed Assignments in Moodle 4.2
One of our favorite new features of Moodle 4.2 is the addition of a duration setting to the Assignments feature. In previous versions of Moodle, the only way to set a limited time for the completion of something you wanted … Continue reading Timed Assignments in Moodle 4.2
Makerspace Manager Makes Many Models, Mainly
This is a quick highlight of some personal projects and fabrications from outside Swarthmore, that have informed my perspective on making that I bring here, as the manger of a makerspace. Just as I wonder what the chef cooks at … Continue reading Makerspace Manager Makes Many Models, Mainly
Start of Semester Workshops
The Academic Technology department has scheduled several workshops that may help you prepare for the new semester. Some workshops are being held both online and in-person. Please read the descriptions and register using the links below. Virtual sessions will be … Continue reading Start of Semester Workshops
Moodle 4 is Here!
Over the summer, ITS upgraded Swarthmore’s Moodle site to version 4. While the site will look familiar, you’ll notice a refreshing change in the course organization and menu structure. New features Simpler course index navigation Timed assignments (useful for timed … Continue reading Moodle 4 is Here!
How is technology assisting learning at Temple University?
On June 20th, 2023, the Accessibility@Swarthmore—including the summer student workers—visited Temple University’s Charles Library. We learned about the various Assistive Technology (AT) initiatives situated throughout the campus. Let’s take a look at how technology is assisting learning at Temple University. … Continue reading How is technology assisting learning at Temple University?