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Moodle staff development opportunities

Published on: 15/09/2025 · Last updated on: 16/09/2025

Self-paced resources

We have some self-paced resources for learning about Moodle, that are located in Moodle. These are designed as an introduction to using the ‘virtual learning environment’ software at Bath and you can select each one below to see what’s included, and to access the resource link.

‘Staff area’ includes an overview on:
  • Moodle basics
  • User management
  • Course management
  • Other resources

All staff are enrolled automatically in this Moodle space and you can visit as many times as you need. Remember that your progress is automatically tracked and you can continue at any time that suits you. This space is also used to communicate important messages to staff about Moodle.

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‘Moodle essentials’ includes:
  • Moodle annual cycle
  • Roles and enrolment
  • The Moodel interface
  • Where to get help

It will take between 60 and 90 minutes to complete, and you can self-enrol. Remember that your progress is automatically tracked and you can continue at any time that suits you.

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‘Tracking engagement in Moodle’ includes:
  • An overview of the reports available to staff
  • A description of seven types of reports staff can use
  • Description of where to gather data from other tools (Panopto, Zoom etc.)

It will take approximately 60 mins to complete, and you can self-enrol. Remember that your progress is automatically tracked and you can continue at any time that suits you.

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Workshops

We currently offer a range of staff development workshops. The workshops will become listed on the Events pages, for booking, once they are scheduled.

The TEL team can also deliver bespoke workshops – either designed by TEL or co-designed between TEL and the relevant teaching team. Please contact us via tel@bath.ac.uk with your requirements.

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TEL-Bytes

These are short online sessions, between 30 and 45 minutes, strategically planned and delivered at key points in the academic year, aligning with when staff are most likely to need support. The topics covered are reviewed throughout the year, and some are repeated multiple times. These webinars are recorded and made available on the ‘past workshops and events‘ page.

Main objectives:

  • To explain how a feature works, often via a demo
  • To solve common queries at key points in the academic year
  • Q&A to clarify any issues

TEL-Bytes can include:

  • Moodle basics
  • Viewing reports and logs in Moodle
  • Moodle design essentials
  • Panopto and Moodle
  • How to reset your Moodle space
  • Moodle assignment set up
  • Entering marks and feedback in Moodle
  • Releasing grades with marking workflow/grade transfer
  • Suitable for: individual staff members
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A departmental exploration of Moodle

These can be longer in-person or online workshops which aim to provide teaching staff with the opportunity to explore how a workflow or feature of Moodle can be used to enhance learning and teaching activity, in session design, activity design, or assessment and feedback design. If course teams are interested in arranging this kind of training, please contact the TEL team.

Main objectives:

  • Examine a Moodle feature in relation to a pedagogical use in your specific subject-based curriculum
  • Practice the skills needed to develop effective use of Moodle in your subject area
  • Create some practical, shareable and reusable examples of Moodle practice that can aid skills development across course teams
  • Identify future department needs that are of particular concern

Previous examples of workshops like this are:

  • Using rubrics or marking guides for advanced grading of Moodle Assignments
  • Designing Moodle templates for course team consistency
  • Integrating external tools within Moodle
  • Suitable for: course teams in the same department

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