In recent years a First Year Mathematics module for student
Technology teachers has undergone a significant redesign due to a
combination of factors. In 2010 a new tutor took over the module and
began to add more content to the existing course in order to encourage
students to engage with online resources, but a total redesign was not
possible due to the limitations of the existing Virtual Learning
Environment (VLE) (Moodle 1.9). In 2012, with support from the
Learning Technology Unit, this course was restructured on the new
Moodle 2.3 site in order that a new tool for quiz authoring and delivery
could be embedded within the course. Previous technologies available
were limited in various ways; with the arrival of this new tool
sophisticated questions can be delivered and activities can be accessed
on and off campus. In addition to this, the new version of the course
includes tools for social networking and collaborative learnin