Simmons Moodle is the home for your online classroom. Dive into your courses, explore new resources, and connect with your peers and instructors. Be sure to download the Moodle App for iOS or Android to stay updated. If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out via the question mark (?) icon at the bottom of your Simmons Moodle homepage.
We are excited to announce a significant upgrade to our learning management system, Simmons Moodle, which will take place on January 8, 2024. The transition to Moodle 4.1 represents a substantial improvement in our online learning experience, offering enhanced features and a more user-friendly interface.
Key benefits of this upgrade include:
Modern User Interface: A new sleek and intuitive interface that will make navigation and course management more straightforward.
Improved Mobile Compatibility: Increased responsiveness on mobile devices, allowing for a seamless learning experience on smartphones and tablets.
Enhanced Accessibility: Better support for accessibility standards, ensuring that all community members can access and benefit from online resources.
Streamlined Assignment Submission: Students will find it easier to submit assignments, and instructors will have a more convenient grading process.
Advanced Analytics: Improved data analytics tools, helping instructors and administrators make data-driven decisions to support student success.
There will be a scheduled downtime on the morning of January 8th, 2024, to ensure a smooth transition. We anticipate that Moodle will be unavailable for four to six hours. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
We are committed to providing the best online learning environment for our university community, and this upgrade is a significant step towards achieving that goal. To that end, we will continue to update the Simmons community with details about specific improvements directly through the Moodle platform. In addition, the Center for Faculty Excellence will be providing instructor workshops to further introduce new key features on January 10th at 11 a.m., and January 11th at 2 p.m.
Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we work to enhance your Moodle experience. If you have any concerns or questions, or would like to be considered as part of a small pilot group to provide early feedback about the new Moodle experience, please don’t hesitate to contact our Moodle Support team at [email protected].
The Simmons Moodle platform is scheduled for an upgrade before the Spring 2024 semester commences. To ensure a smooth transition to the enhanced user experience, we will be sharing updates and sneak peeks of the upcoming features during the Fall semester. If you’re interested in getting acquainted with the fresh offerings, which encompass streamlined navigation, an upgraded course page, and a revitalized dashboard, kindly explore the resources available on Moodle’s New for Teachers and New for Students pages, or refer to their dedicated YouTube playlist.
We are pleased to report that GSLIS and SNHS courses for Fall 2012 are live in Simmons Moodle. Our in-person demonstration tables in the GSLIS Palace Road lounge and the 3rd floor of Park Science Building were well-attended by students, and faculty members can continue to find orientation materials and drop-in sessions in person or online. We are beginning to meet with departments that will be rolling on in Spring 2013. Information about the upcoming Spring 2013 roll-out can be found here.
Please remember that any questions, comments, or feedback about Simmons Moodle can be directed to [email protected].