Using Moodle to Create PAL Packs

Peter Kilcoyne

PAL Packs

• What are PAL Packs?• Structure of a PAL

Pack• Delivering PAL Packs

through Moodle• Examples of PAL

Packs• Support available for

PAL Packs• Benefits of PAL Packs

What are PAL Packs?

• Self Study Packs containing resources, activities and assessment

• Personalisation, differentiation, learning styles

• Active Learning

• Engaging

Moodle Based PAL Packs

“Structure” – recommended not prescriptiveFocus on developing quality learning experience

• Instructions• Learning Objectives• Learning Content – esp OER/OCW, NLN, Video,

tutors own resources, bought in resources, embed when possible

• Learning Activities – e.g. forum, glossaries, wikis, journals etc

• Assessment – quizzes and or assignments• Evaluation - Choice

Learning Content

• Minimise work load for tutors

• Searching for content can be done by study centre staff

• Make use of free to use web based content esp OER/OCW, NLN, Video, tutors own resources

http://www.merlot.org/

http://www.videojug.com/

http://www.openlearn.ac.uk/

http://www.youtube.com/

http://www.ted.com/search?q=psychology

http://ed.ted.com/

Examples of some good PAL Packs

• Health and Safety

• Working in Arts and Design

• Employment and Trade Unions

• AS Psychology

• E-smart

• Marketing

• Engineering

Some example PAL Activities using Moodle learning tools

• Glossary – Sports Injury• Quiz – Law• Assignment – Personal Development• Forum – English Lit

• Journal – Performing Arts

• 2Arts

Support Available for PAL Packs

• Training from ILT Team

• Support in building packs and finding resources from Study Centre and ILT team

Benefits of PAL Packs

• Flexible approach to learning

• Learning styles, differentiation

• Playing to our strengths

• Engaging

• Being personally accountable

• Learning how to learn independently