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Explore the transition from scattered Moodle 1.9 instances to a comprehensive Moodle 2 environment in alignment with your institution. Understand the challenges, benefits, and risks involved in the migration process while emphasizing the importance of communication, clear goals, and contingency plans. Discover key insights such as starting fresh, utilizing drag & drop features, and setting boundaries. Prepare for the next steps, including upgrades, enhancements, backups, archiving, and integrating additional apps through LTI.
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Moodle 2.3 - the view from the suit Kerr Gardiner Learning & Teaching Centre
Background • Lots of Moodle 1.9 instances - not aligned with University structure • Looking to a single Moodle instance • Preference for ‘big box’ rather than adaptive scaleability • Competing for budgets and time with other developments • No straightforward migration path
The usual stuff • Get buy in • Keep the dialogue going • Be clear on why you are doing it • Highlight benefits • Identify risks • Have a fall back position
Take aways • Start afresh - don’t bring the debris over • Drag & Drop is the X factor • Parallel running • Know your limits and stick to them • Be confident
Next steps • Get rest over to Moodle 2 • Look at enhancements • Backup & archiving • Bring other apps in with LTI