Using Moodle to Create PAL Packs

Peter Kilcoyne

PAL Packs

• What are PAL Packs?• Structure of a PAL

Pack• Delivering PAL Packs

through Moodle• Examples of PAL

Packs• Support available for

PAL Packs• Benefits of PAL Packs

What are PAL Packs?

• Self Study Packs containing resources, activities and assessment

• Personalisation, differentiation, learning styles

• Active Learning• Engaging

Moodle Based PAL Packs

“Structure” – recommended not prescriptiveFocus on developing quality learning experience

• Instructions• Learning Objectives• Learning Content – esp OER/OCW, NLN, Video,

tutors own resources, bought in resources, embed when possible

• Learning Activities – e.g. forum, glossaries, wikis, journals etc

• Assessment – quizzes and or assignments• Evaluation - Choice

Learning Content

• Minimise work load for tutors• Searching for content can be done by

study centre staff• Make use of free to use web based

content• Use content we already have, share

across courses with MrCute

Examples of PAL Packs

• Health and Safety• Working in Arts and Design• Employment and Trade Unions

Support Available for PAL Packs

• Training for ILT Team• Allocated ILT team member for small

group and one to one support• Allocated member of study centre team to

help finding resources

Benefits of PAL Packs

• Flexible approach to learning• Learning styles, differentiation• Playing to our strengths• Engaging• Being personally accountable• Learning how to learn independently