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Released: Drag and Drop file uploader for Moodle 2

Released: Drag and Drop file uploader for Moodle 2

The Drag and Drop File Upload block by Davo Smith (@davosmith) has been released in the Moodle.org plugin and addon database: http://moodle.org/mod/data/view.php?d=13&rid=4963.  As shown before the plugin adds some nifty drag and drop functionality for file uploads right to course topics.  Check out my past post for more [...]

In latest release, mPage adds file management and upload capabilities #mobile

In latest release, mPage adds file management and upload capabilities #mobile

mPage 1.2.5 was released this past Sunday and now includes a nifty "mFolder" tool which lets you, upload/manage files in the app upload files to activities in Moodle from your mobile device (including to forums) access the files on your phone/handset for easy uploading (including images and more). It's a pretty slick little feature that [...]

Just released: Moodle 2.0.3 and 1.9.12

Just released: Moodle 2.0.3 and 1.9.12

Two new versions of Moodle have been released: 1.9.12 and 2.0.3.  Each has several security and bug fixes which should make for a smoother and safer Moodle user experience. For more information on each release check the links [...]

Course converted from 1.9 to 2.0…but where did the files go?

Course converted from 1.9 to 2.0…but where did the files go?

There was a comment on the most recent ConversionThingy2 release post which had focused on the conversion of 1.9 backups to 2.0 MBZ files.  The question from Kerry J at BrightCookie was What happens to the files that were formerly stored in the course files? Good news is that the files are restored and that they are available in the site Server [...]

3 handy video tutorials from @flc_durango

3 handy video tutorials from @flc_durango

Fort Lewis College (@flc_durango) in Durango, Colorado has a Moodle and an open resource featuring three video tutorials.  The videos cover some important Moodle tricks for beginners, how to link to a file/syllabus how to zip/unzip files how to organize your files using Folders in Moodle Each video is under 4 minutes and is part of a [...]

What’s up with FTP in Moodle2.0? by @moodledan #moodle2PR

What’s up with FTP in Moodle2.0? by @moodledan #moodle2PR

With the release of Moodle 2.0 beta preview, we’ll be posting about the new features and changes all week. Updated: Martin Dougiamas sent me a message this morning via Twitter informing me that FTP access can still be used in conjunction with the new filesystem: http://is.gd/bWPU I’d heard and read that in Moodle 2.0 you will no longer be [...]

#Microsoft #Office and it’s Moodle add-on (An overview)

#Microsoft #Office and it’s Moodle add-on (An overview)

Big news hit the twitterverse and blogosphere yesterday in the announcement of Microsoft's "Office Add-in for Moodle".  The product is designed to simplify the addition and maintenance of Moodle files based on Microsoft's popular productivity suite Office by creating a quick bridge between your open files and your Moodle [...]

Module: Enhanced File Resource

Module: Enhanced File Resource

This new module was recently developed and shared by Ossett School and 6th Form College on Moodle.org.  According to the post, the Enhanced File Resources is, Easier to use than standard "link to a file or website" Ability to select and upload multiple files at once Uses Moodle approved YUI library for uploads Upload progress dialog [...]