What is the difference between the online learning environments used at the University of Helsinki?
By selecting a degree programme you are able to see the general content as well as the possible degree programme-specific content.
Learn more about the University of Helsinki's (UH) online learning environments.
What kinds of courses can be offered on the site?
| Course types | MOODLE.HELSINKI.FI | DigiCampus.fi | MOOC.fi |
|---|---|---|---|
| UH Courses for Degree Students and Open University Students (limited enrollment; registration required before the course begins) | Yes | No | No |
| MOOCs, or Massive Open Online Courses | No | No | Yes, this platform is ideal for this. |
| Courses for networks and projects | Yes, if logging in via Haka and EduGAIN is sufficient for the participants. In addition, separate login credentials can be obtained from the Helpdesk if necessary. | Yes |
Yes, with a few specifications:
|
| Courses with limited enrollment that do not award credits (not included in the curriculum) | Yes, if logging in via Haka and EduGAIN is sufficient for the participants. In addition, separate login credentials can be obtained from the Helpdesk if necessary. | Yes | No |
User interface and layout
| MOODLE.HELSINKI.FI | DigiCampus.fi | MOOC.fi |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle, Boost Union theme | Moodle, DigiCampus’s own theme | The design was developed at the MOOC Centre. Content production is based on WordPress’s Gutenberg editor. |
Maintenance
| MOODLE.HELSINKI.FI | DigiCampus.fi | MOOC.fi |
|---|---|---|
| University of Helsinki. The schedule and content of updates are to be decided by the University of Helsinki. | Mediamaisteri. A joint development group of higher education institutions is responsible for the timetable and content of the updates | The MOOC Centre maintains and develops the system. |
Support services
| MOODLE.HELSINKI.FI | DigiCampus.fi | MOOC.fi |
|---|---|---|
| University of Helsinki, Moodle Support and Maintenance | Technical support: DigiCampus | The MOOC Centre provides support with using the system. |
Login types
| Login type | MOODLE.HELSINKI.FI | DigiCampus.fi | MOOC.fi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haka login | Yes | Yes | No |
| EduGAIN login | Yes | Yes | No |
| Google login | No | Yes | No |
| Logging in without authentication | No | Yes, with a username you’ve created yourself and a Google account | Yes, with a MOOC.fi account |
| Viewing courses as a guest (no login required, but you cannot submit assignments) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Differences in functionality
| Feature | MOODLE.HELSINKI.FI | DigiCampus.fi | MOOC.fi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer of registered students from Sisu and transfer of grades to Sisu | Yes, when a Moodle site is created on the course page | No | The results of students who have passed the course on the course platform and those who have enrolled on the course can be transferred automatically directly to Sisu. |
| Course formats |
|
|
Course materials are organised into sections and pages. Exercises can be embedded within the pages. |
| Activities |
In addition to the core activities, e.g.:
|
In addition to the core activities, e.g.:
Features available in the DigiCampus learning environment (in Finnish) |
Assignment types: essay (open text field), rating scale (1–5), multiple choice (with one or more correct answers), timeline, short answer (where correct form is checked against a rule). Peer assessment can be used. |
| Discussion forums |
|
|
No |
| H5P (Interactive content) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Custom certificate | No | Yes | Yes |
| Types of quiz questions: Stack and CodeRunner | Yes | Yes | No, support for programming tasks is currently being developed. |
| Restricting access to Unitube videos for course participants | Yes | No | No |
| Creating a Zoom meeting | Yes | No | No |
| Plagiarism detection | No | TurnitIn | No |
| Accessibility toolkit | Yes | Yes | Not in the user interface. |
| Badges | No | Yes | No |
| Reports |
|
|
No |