use your noodle — learn moodle! michelle moore davonna willits
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Use Your Noodle — Learn Moodle!
Michelle Moore
Davonna Willits
What is Moodle?
Course Management System (CMS)Originally started by Martin DougiamasBased on Social Constructionist
Pedagogy
Moodle is Open Source
Moodle Software is Free!Community of DevelopersMoodle can be Modified
Moodle Worldwide
900 sites from 70 countries36 languagesPrimary school through University levelCompany trainingHome Schooling
Moodle in Winfield
Winfield Virtual SchoolUsers range from 2nd grade through
college students– Book Buddies– Pre-Algebra supplement– Generation Y class– Book Discussion– WMS Student Center– Viking Academy
Winfield Virtual School
On the Internet at
imp.usd465.com/moodle
Register at WVS
Username and password– No spaces– Underscores and periods are
acceptableTip: Choose a standard for usernames
and passwords
Creating Your Profile
Fill in first name, last name and e-mail address Email display Email format: Pretty HTML format Auto-subscribe: No! Editing text: Use HTML editor Fill in city and choose country and language Timezone: Server’s local time Description Picture
Exploring Moodle Modules
Click on WVS in top left cornerSelect Viking Academy in coursesChoose Exploring Moodle Modules by
clicking on course title“Yes” I want to enroll
Exploring Moodle Modules
Overview of each activity moduleDiscussion Forum for each moduleExample activities
Moodle Modules
AssignmentChatChoiceDialogueForum
JournalQuizResourceSurvey
Assignment Module
Used to assign tasksOnline or offlineAllows electronic submission
Chat Module
“Anytime, anywhere” communicationScheduled or spontaneousChat transcripts available
Choice Module
Informal survey toolCreate questions and provide choices for
participantsResults can be posted with identities or
anonymously
Dialogue Module
One-on-one asynchronous conversationsLike an internal e-mail systemTeacher-student, student-student or both
Forum Module
Provides areas for large group discussionsCan be restricted
– Only teacher can post– Student can only post once– Posts may only be allowed in a specific
time framePosts can be rated
Journal Module
Write and reflect in response to questions from instructor
Can be edited over timeTeachers can provide feedback
Quiz Module
Create and give online quizzesVariety of question formatsOption for immediate feedbackQuestions can be shuffledMultiple choice answers can be shuffled
Resource Module
Tool for bringing content into the courseText filesHMTL filesLinks to webpagesWeb applications
Survey Module
Research-based surveys to aid teachers in making classes more effective
COLLES—Constructivist On-Line Learning Environment Survey
ATTLS—Attitudes to Thinking and Learning Survey
Modules in Progress
Glossary—allows teachers and students to create a course glossary
Workshop—tool for peer editing
Modules in Development
AppointmentAttendanceExerciseLabel
LessonSchedulerWebWork
Create Your Own Course
Return to WVSAdministration>CoursesAdd a new course
Questions
Implementation– [email protected]– [email protected]
Technical– [email protected]
Background and more– moodle.org