While the Snap theme has a simple search feature enabling quick navigation to resources and activities, Stream does not currently have a full search feature. However, one is coming! Note that this is still in testing and there are certain technical and performance issues that need to be resolved – so there is no ETA yet. Here is a preview of how it might look: If you are interested in testing this feature, then drop me a line...Read more
A minor Stream update will occur Thursday 17 February. Along with the usual security patches and minor plugin updates there are a few new features coming: Easy way to embed Mediasite videosRestrictions are now visible on the course home...Read more
Here is a summary of the new features and key changes: Additional H5P options.New look Activity Chooser.Forum export feature.Forum list layout refinement.Forum advanced grading feature.Safe Exam Browser feature available in Quiz activity. ...Read more
There is now a consistent method for adding learning activities and resources for any Stream site. Activities and Resources are separated and your favourite activity can be saved using the “Star” method, so no need to scroll to find it each...Read more
Export a tabular view of postings from a forum. Use the Forum Summary Report to do this for an individual or the Export option to choose exact time frames or just everything. Format includes spreadsheet and PDF options. Great for analytical work...Read more
Moodle have refreshed the standard forum layout so it is easier to identify information at a glance. The ability to subscribe to individual discussions is right up front and the same functionality is retained such as the ability to pin or favourite...Read more
Moodle have continued to work at making the Forum activity more useful in layout and functionality. There is now a powerful new option for including rubrics or marking guides into forum assessment. These advanced grading options are built the same...Read more
Some great new features will be available within Forums to help organise discussions and improve productivity. Staff and students can now prioritise discussions using a “star” feature. In addition, staff can pin discussions to the top...Read more
The most noticeable change from the 2019 Stream upgrade will be the first screen you see, the Dashboard! At last it’s possible to customise your list of Stream courses. Last year it became possible to favourite Stream sites. But after the...Read more
The default theme Massey uses has been updated by the people at Moodle. Whilst the code has changed we’ve made every effort to make the change as smooth as possible, hence you won’t see a lot different. Here are the main changes: The...Read more
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