Moodle at the University of Portsmouth
Moodle is our University's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), providing staff and students with a centralised digital space for teaching, learning, and assessment. As one of the world's leading open-source learning management systems, Moodle supports a wide range of pedagogical approaches, from resource sharing and formative assessment to collaborative activities and blended learning delivery.
We've recently completed a complex move to a cloud hosted environment and created bespoke functionality to improve the experience of our users. Some of which you can read a little about below.
Moodle at the University of Portsmouth
Moodle is the University of Portsmouth's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), providing staff and students with a centralised digital space for teaching, learning, and assessment. As one of the world's leading open-source learning management systems, Moodle supports a wide range of pedagogical approaches, from resource sharing and formative assessment to collaborative activities and blended learning delivery.
Our Commitment to a Performant and Responsive Platform
We are responsible for the strategic development and operational management of Moodle at the University of Portsmouth and are committed to ensuring that it remains performant, accessible, and fit for purpose. This means continuously reviewing the platform's infrastructure, usability, and how well it supports the University's teaching and learning priorities.
Our team works closely with academic and professional services colleagues to identify areas for improvement, address technical issues promptly, and make sure Moodle meets the needs of staff and students.
Support and Guidance
We provide support for staff and students using Moodle, with experience dealing with a wide range of queries, from day-to-day questions about course setup and activity configuration to more technical issues with the platform.
We also work with colleagues involved in online and in-person exams delivered through Moodle, helping to make sure assessments are set up correctly and that any issues during exam periods can be addressed promptly.
If you need help with Moodle, contact us at cadi-digital@port.ac.uk
Custom Integrations and Innovation
One of our key strengths is the ability to develop bespoke integrations and tools that extend Moodle's core functionality to meet the specific needs of the University of Portsmouth.
Recent examples include our AI Acknowledgement Form, which enables students to transparently declare their use of artificial intelligence in their academic work, an important tool in promoting academic integrity as AI technologies become more widely used. We have also developed tools to support the Connected Curriculum, making it easier for staff to rapidly create module templates in Moodle and provide options for moving existing content to new module formats. These developments directly save staff time, and support a more consistent student experience.
Moodle Cloud Move
In summer 2025, our team successfully completed a once in a decade piece of work. We migrated over 3,000 Moodle modules and courses along with all associated files, activities, and enrolments, from our established self-hosted infrastructure, to a brand new cloud-based platform, delivered on time and ahead of the new academic year. The new Cloud Moodle went live in August 2025.
Working with Us
Whether you are looking to enhance your Moodle course design, explore new digital learning tools, or understand how emerging technologies can be used in your teaching, we are here to help. We work with academic and professional services staff across all faculties to make sure Moodle continues to meet the needs of the University community.
If you have a specific requirement, an idea for a new tool, or simply want to find out more about what Moodle can offer, get in touch at cadi-digital@port.ac.uk.