Glenys Hanson

Hi R C,

As Rick says if you copy the URL in your browser window on the YouTube page (don't bother with where it says: "share", "embed" etc.). See screenshot below, and you'll get this in any text field on Moodle:

Hi Pete,

Which version of Moodle are you using?

On Moodle 1.9 I've never had a problem using my hacked files: I'm just careful to select the .htm file and not the, for example, .jcl file (which just gives you the unhacked version). This is true both for the HotPot Module and QuizPort.

I use Michael Rottmeier's add-ons a lot too. You can see on his site examples of what they do, though you can no longer download the add-ons from there. I can provide them (with Michael's permission) if you need them.

Cheers,

Glenys

Hi Bradley,

Moodle 2.4 is still in beta - so it's normal to find some problems.

The latest stable version is MOODLE_2.3.1

You can also download it here: Moodle standard packages.

Cheers,

Glenys

Hi Lynn,

I only discovered the Book module fairly recently but I find it really useful for keeping the clutter off the main course page. Here are some of the things I use it for:

1. Presenting the course.
2. Giving instructions about the work to be done in each section of the course.
3. Providing "tutorials" about how the work should be done or how to use Moodle, in PDF or Flash video format.
4. Providing examples of material outside Moodle. Not just links, YouTube videos, for example, can be made to play on the Book pages.
5. Providing learning exercises in Hot Potatoes format: the students can see if their answers are right or wrong but they're not recorded in the gradebook.
6. Showing "demo" Hot Potatoes exercises to teachers or prospective students. They can view them as "guests" - they don't need to log in to see them. At least, not on Moodle 1.9.

My experience is mainly with distance learning courses where some students need an awful lot of help while others need hardly any. Putting the "help" in Book form means those that need it can find it easily, whereas those that don't aren't bothered by the presence masses of links and text.

I can give you links to my "demo" courses if you're interested.

Cheers,

Glenys

Just lovely to see you Frankie,
Your fan,

Glenys