The document outlines the transition of Bedford College from WebCT/Blackboard to Moodle in 2009, detailing key features such as single sign-on, Gmail integration, and customized monitoring of chat functionalities. It provides an overview of course structure, attendance tracking, and custom modules like the grade tracking system developed for various educational qualifications. The implementation aims to enhance communication and learning management while allowing for extensive customization based on the institution's needs.

1. Roy Currie, Director of Information & Learning Technologies,
Bedford College

2. Background
 Migrated from WebCT/Blackboard Campus Edn. 4 to
Moodle on May 11 2009 – Original plan was to go to
Blackboard 9
 Currently using Moodle 1.9.x
 Currently have
 xxx active courses
 xxxxx students

3. Key Features 1
 All students have Moodle as home page
 NTLM/LDAP Single sign-on
 gMail intergration with automated provisioning of
student email accounts
 Separation of content and cohort management
through use of metacourses and automated course
enrolment
 Chat is permitted and monitored
 Extensive customisation of ULCC community ePLP
module and development of Grade Tracking system

4. Course Structure
Meta courses with Hidden Child Students
content Courses 201211
H203_09 201212
L2 Beauty
H204_09 201213
201214
H204_10
201215
H205_09
L2 Hair 201216
H205_10 201217
H206_10 201218
201219
H207_09
L3 Beauty 201220
H207_10
201221

5. Integrating Communications
 Established account with gmail
 Used [StudentID]@student.bedford.ac.uk as address
 [Username]@bedford.ac.uk is staff email going to
exchange
 Gmail accounts are automatically created when
learners first log onto Moodle
 New mail notifications are pushed onto the Moodle
home page
 Clicking on new mail links enables seamless transition
between gMail and Moodle through single sign on

6. Enabling Chat
 Use of Moodle chat is permitted!
 This is monitored by Learning technologies staff
 Report for monitoring chat has been customised
 One-button ban has been implemented for chat
abusers
 Student pictures are set as their ID pictures
 Students can hide their online presence from other
students.

7.  Attendance & Punctuality
 Predicted grades
 BKSB results
 Prior learning
 Subject reports
 Grade Tracking
 Tutorial record
 Target setting and tracking
 Issues & Concerns
Moodle & ePLP

8. ePLP Customisations
 Attendance and punctuality information with trending
on overnight update from student data system
 Integration with BKSB
 Prior achievement recording and grade prediction
 Ability to add document attachments to ePLP
 Course report recording
 Tutorial recording (some customisation of target
setting)
 Ability to add issues and concerns (shared between
teaching team but not visible to learner)

9. Grade Tracker
 Currently covers all BTEC diploma, HNC and HND
structures
 C&G, VRQ etc. under development
 Set for learners by adding ‘Qualification’ to child course
 Units and Criteria can be edited and configured at
individual learner level
 Ability to provide feedback at unit and criteria levels
 By course, learners or unit views available
 Range of reports under development
 ‘Assignment view’ and tie in with electronic assignment
submission under development.