Web Pages and Blocks Bronze Level – Optional

Contents Creating Web Pages Creating Blocks Ideas for Blocks Embedding content from other sites

Web Page The page module enables a teacher to create a web page resource using the text editor. A page can display text, images, sound, video, web links and embedded code, such as Google maps.

Creating Web pages Display images Include links to documents/resources

Narrative or explanatory text Photo of students work

Embed videos

This is an example of clear structure using a web page for each week. The content includes learning outcomes, lesson activities and independent learning activities Best Practice

Creating Webpages Select page from the ‘add an activity or resource’ box

Give the web page a name

Insert image Click the html button and embed resources such as videos Create hyperlinks to other documents/ resources using the link icon

Blocks Blocks are items which may be added to the left or right column of any page in Moodle. They are useful as you can display any content you want and garb students attention!

Blocks Blocks are items which may be added to the left or right column of any page in Moodle

Creating blocks - HTML 1. When the editing is turned select ‘HTML’ from the ‘Add a Block’ drop down 2. Edit the new HTML block and create your content! A HTML block is a standard block used to add text or images on a Moodle course page. The block is flexible and uses the standard Moodle text editor

Remote RSS feed

Examples of blocks

Blocks - Jon Woods Jon Woods uses blocks to make resources accessible to students including: Differentiated activities Undergraduate text book Online games for weaker students and underachieving males Stretch and Challenge activities Careers/Employability Resources LinkedIn Google Maps pin pointing Universities where you can study Economics Study Plus Activities 1:1 Support bookings

Embedding Content from other sites Link to online magazine/textbook Birchfield Game RSS Feed such as Twitter or BBC news Links to careers sites