Change log & Credits

Change Log

All course updates will be documented here:

Date: 06.10.26
Changes implemented

  • Renamed lesson 3 activity from 'Post an Example' to 'Profile your product' to improve clarity and rewrote lesson 1 -5 activities to support cumulative practice and the development of ideas by activities explicitly building upon one another.
  • unhid maker case studies from lesson 3
  • fixed broken learning outcomes

Date: 05.10.26
Changes implemented

  • Fixed the course completion configuration to provide learners with accurate and reliable progress information.
  • Simplified activity completion conditions to reduce unnecessary learner actions and cognitive load.
  • Standardised lesson subheadings to improve consistency, readability and navigation.
  • Moved certificates to the general section and hidden them until awarded, reducing visual clutter and simplifying navigation.
  • Integrated forum links within relevant lesson activities to provide clearer context and a more intuitive learner journey.
  • Standardised activity titles to improve predictability, findability and overall usability.
  • Removed broken stickers and non-functional visual elements to improve accessibility and reduce confusion.
  • Restructured Lesson 7 into Lesson 6 to create a clearer and more coherent course flow.
  • Standardised the course handbook to improve consistency, readability and ease of use.
  • Simplified activities and learning outcomes to make expectations clearer and more accessible to a wider range of learners.
  • Rewrote the Lesson 6 brief to improve clarity, scannability and learner support.

Date: 29.09.25
Changes implemented

  • Standardised lesson headers and coursework briefs

Date: July 25
Course Title: Bioinspired Design
Version: 1.0
Status: Live

Changes implemented

  • Course Published: The course is now live and accessible to enrolled learners.
  • Content Finalized: All lessons, resources, and activities have been reviewed and uploaded.
  • Q&A Forums Activated: Each lesson includes a dedicated forum for learner questions.
  • Submission & Feedback Activity Enabled: Learners can submit final projects for assessment.
  • Notifications Configured: Learners and tutors will receive relevant VLE updates.
  • Support Channels Established: Customer service, online support, and tutor guidance are in place.
Credits

Developed by Dr. Veronika Kapsali and Richard Parry.