M-Dash: Webinars for Moodle 5.x
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Submit a presentation proposal Database
Submit a presentation proposal to become a M-Dash webinar presenter!
M-Dash webinars are online presentations that are typically one hour in length (adjustable upon presenter request). Real-time participation is free for all current MAJ members. Archives can be viewed by anyone one year after the webinar date.
M-Dash presentations come in three flavours:
- Practical - Topics related to Teaching with Moodle
- Technical - Related to Moodle Administration/Server Configuration issues
- Theoretical - Academic/Research-based presentations that extend beyond the other categories
*Note that you must be a current MAJ member to make a submission.
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Opens: Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 8:50 AMCloses: Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 10:00 AM
Presentation Description
H5P is one of Moodle’s most powerful tools for creating interactive, student-centered learning experiences. With more than 40 activity types available, it offers enormous potential, but for many instructors, the variety can feel overwhelming, making it difficult to know where to start. This session is designed to cut through that complexity by focusing on practical, high-impact H5P activities that can be created in 10 minutes or less.
Participants will see live demonstrations of five versatile activities: Fill in the Blanks, Drag the Words, Crossword, Image Hotspots, and Flashcards. Together, these examples highlight different ways to engage learners: through quick checks of understanding, interactive visuals, puzzle-based problem solving, and memory practice. Each activity will be built live to show just how fast and easy H5P can be, with tips for adapting them across a wide range of teaching contexts.
By the end of the session, attendees will leave with classroom-ready examples, practical workflows, and the confidence to start building H5P activities that make Moodle courses more engaging without requiring extensive preparation time.About the Presenter
Chad is the Senior Instructional Designer at Oakland University as well as a Moodle trainer and H5P Ambassador. He has experience working in secondary and higher education as a language teacher since 2014 and as an instructional designer and e-learning specialist since 2020. He holds a Master’s degree in German studies and TESOL from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Arts in German studies and classical guitar performance from Albion College.
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Opens: Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 8:50 AMCloses: Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 10:00 AM
Presentation Description
Artificial intelligence is one of the most talked-about developments in higher education, but how does it actually work within Moodle? This session shares lessons learned from an instructional design team that has been testing AI tools and integrations in real Moodle courses.
We will provide an overview of the testing process, including the types of AI tools evaluated, the methods used to assess their effectiveness, and the challenges encountered along the way. The session highlights both the potential benefits of AI—such as streamlining content development and supporting personalized learning—and its shortcomings, particularly around accessibility, transparency, and academic integrity.
Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of the current landscape of AI in Moodle; what it can realistically achieve, where it falls short, and how to make informed decisions about using it in their own teaching. Rather than focusing on hype, this session emphasizes practical insights and evidence-based reflections that educators can immediately apply when considering AI integration in their courses.About the Presenter
Chad is the Senior Instructional Designer at Oakland University as well as a Moodle trainer and H5P Ambassador. He has experience working in secondary and higher education as a language teacher since 2014 and as an instructional designer and e-learning specialist since 2020. He holds a Master’s degree in German studies and TESOL from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Arts in German studies and classical guitar performance from Albion College.
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