1. Have you seen... the new Socialwall Course Format?

2. About Bryan Smith – Moodle Socialwall Co-Project Leader Ingham Intermediate School District – Mason, Michigan bsmith@inghamisd.org – @bryanpsmith bsmith@inghamisd.org

3. Presentation Agenda about the project (problem + solution) setup of the course format usage of the course format next version get involved lessons learned

4. Problem complex + robust = significant amount of training

5. Solution simple interface + familiar look and feel = low barrier of entry

6. What is the Socialwall Course Format? Course Format Alerts Block Filter URL Resource Filter URL Backup Helper

7. Creating a New Course

8. Add Associated Blocks

9. Timeline

10. Timeline – Add an Announcement

11. Timeline – Add a Styled Announcement

12. Timeline – Likes & Comments

13. Timeline – Add a Video

14. Timeline – Add a Link

15. Timeline – Add a Photo

16. Timeline – Add a Document

17. Timeline – Sticky Post

18. Timeline – Add Activity or Resource

19. Timeline – Add an Assignment

20. Timeline – Grades and Feedback

21. Timeline – Edit Notifications

22. Timeline - Alerts

23. Student View – Add a Status or Note

24. Recommended Best Practices -> Socialwall one social course format (disable original social format) extra css to improve formatting start with a new course works best with educators new to using a LMS

25. Recommended Best Practices -> Less Barriers setup common authentication one responsive theme allow teachers to create their own courses be current with your version plan for performance

26. Get Involved Website www.remc13.org/moodle-ecommunity videos – resources – downloads – forums Moodle Plugins Directory https://goo.gl/qajd3A course format – blocks – plugins www.remc13.org/moodle-ecommunity https://goo.gl/qajd3A

27. Spread the word…

28. Upcoming Release threaded comments better ability to edit and reuse resources and activities

29. Last Thought…

30. Advisory Committee Heidi Gascon – ISD & REMC 13 Andy Mann – Muskegon ISD & REMC 4 Andrew Steinman – Kent ISD & REMC 8 Tammy Maginity – Pennfield Public Schools & MACUL Tina Tribu – Kalamazoo RESA & REMC 12 Daryl Tilley – Ingham ISD & REMC 13 Sue Schwartz – REMC Association of Michigan Project Sponsor Project Partner Special Thanks