Digital Learning Tools
There are many tools that can be used to increase learner engagement and participation. Some of these are already within Moodle, some are used as separate applications but may also be embeddable in Moodle.
| Name | Available in Moodle | External Apps | Embed in Moodle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flipgrid | No | Yes | Yes |
| H5P | Yes | No | n/a |
| Mentimeter | No | Yes | Yes |
Mahara for ePortfolios
What is Mahara?
Mahara is an open-source ePortfolio tool designed to help users create, share, and manage digital portfolios. Here are some key features:
- Personal Learning Stories: Users can upload evidence of their activities, embed publicly accessible content, and write reflections to frame this evidence1.
- Flexible Sharing: Portfolios can be shared with specific individuals, groups, or the public, with options to restrict access to certain time frames or assessment tasks1.
- Collaboration and Feedback: Mahara supports collaborative portfolio creation and forum discussions, making it easy to comment and give feedback2.
- Integration with LMS: Portfolios can be submitted to learning management systems via Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) for marking2.
Mahara is versatile and can be used for study, professional development, work-integrated learning, assessment, showcasing, and employability2.
View an example of a Mahara page.
What is Mahara? - Learning and Teaching (Guidance from Universityof Bath)