Flash will stop working at the end of 2020

Creation date: 08/10/2019 15:49    Updated: 18/11/2019 14:58    flash moodle


Adobe has announced that it is ending support and distribution of Flash at the end of 2020.  


You can read Adobe's official announcement here https://theblog.adobe.com/adobe-flash-update/



What is Flash and how does it affect me?


Flash technology has been widely used for around 15 years to create interactive content for the web, including content to support teaching and learning.

All major web browsers, (Chrome, Firefox, Edge & Safari) have already begun phasing out support for Flash, and have announced that they will not display Flash content beyond 2020.

This means that if you currently use any Flash-based content to support your teaching, then you will have to make alternative arrangements if you want to continue using that content.

How do I know if I'm using Flash-based content?


eSolutions have provided us with a report listing all Flash content identified on Moodle That report, covering 2019 MNHS Moodle sites is attached.

The report also shows whether an alternative HTML5 version of the resource has been identified.  A "Yes" in that column indicates that the content may function beyond the end of 2020.

Please note that the report only identifies Flash-based content uploaded directly to Moodle.  It does not list links to, or Flash content hosted on other web sites.

My Moodle site has Flash content, what do I do?


There are different approaches depending on the content and how / where it was created.

1.  If you have no plans to continue using the content / resources, then you do not need to do anything.

2.  If you do wish to continue using the content / resources beyond 2020 then:

a) If the content / resources was developed by a provider external to Monash, then contact the provider to see if a non-Flash version is available.

b)  If the content / resource was developed at Monash University, contact the person / team that created it to see if a non-Flash version is available.  It may be possible to re-create the resource if the original files are available.

c).  If the creator or publisher of the content is unknown, contact MNHS eLearning Services who will advise what other options may be available.


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