This presentation highlights University College London’s (UCL) introduction of Agile methodology and practice into a previously traditional project aligned digital education team. Focusing specifically on our approach to our upgrade to Moodle 4.2 from 3.11 and how it has changed the way work and how we upgrade forever.
Taking our journey of upgrading to Moodle 4.2 we will show a high-level overview that will include development work (such as codebase and plugin reviews), the design and implementation of a new theme, associated training packages and documentation and effective communication strategies.
The presentation explores UCL’s layered approach, emphasizing Agile development methodology running alongside traditional Learning Technologist workstreams to ensure seamless development and integration while preserving historic customizations and practice.
The implementation of comprehensive training packages and effective communication strategies is discussed, emphasizing the importance of empowering users and facilitating a smooth transition to Moodle 4.2.
Join this presentation to learn from UCL’s experience with agile integration, incorporating codebase review, theme changes, training packages, communication strategies, UX feedback loops, and grade integrations. Gain valuable insights into managing complex upgrades and leveraging user feedback to drive continuous improvement in online learning environments.
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Audience: School Educators, Higher Educators, Further Educators (post-secondary school), Vocational Educators, Workplace Trainers, Moodle Developers, Moodle Administrators.
Stream: School and Higher Education, Workplace training and learning
Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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