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“What” is Moodle?Moodle that is the acronym for
Modular Object- Oriented Dynamic Learning EEnvironment
it's an online Learning Management System (LMS).
Moodle was created by Martin Dougiamas, who wrote the entire code in PHP, as a research for his doctorate at Curtin University in Australia.
Who is Moodle's creator?
In the beginning the “M” on Moodle acronym was the first letter of Dougiamas name, Martin.
is FREE for anyone
to download, use, share and improve.
Its developers remain committed to the Open Source Initiative
Members of the worldwide community of Moodle users share, help each other, teach with,
collaborate, translate and develop features of Moodle every single day.
Join usat http://moodle.org
as a platformthat comes with a great set of
bricks.
Imagine
Ever seen orplaye
d with ?
On this platform, we can have different foundations (called courses).
This is where we put our bricks on (activities, resources, modules, plugins, blocks, filters).
Let’s imagine we can do four basic things with four basic color bricks
Communicate
Store
Evaluate Collaborate
FoldersFiles
Links
Webpage
LMS package
Database
LabelsPortfolio*
We can store…
build up folders , name, organise
store virtually any digital documents,
images, audio/video, text files
cut access time with direct one-click link to
any website
(“make our own” page, WYSWIG or with
HTML, embed, hyperlink, insert images, connect
insert Flash Learning objects, SCORM,
embeds
build a searchable repository of files, web
links, images, geo tags…
keep things clean and organised with labels
create and maintain a portfolio of documents*
For example, we can…
and more!
Files Webpage Folders
Database
LabelsPortfolio
LMS Package
Links
Messaging
We can communicate
through…
Forums
CalendarDialogue
RSS
Chatroom
send/receive private instant message, email notification
For example, we can…
run class discussion/ debate, peer assess, interview, FAQ, role play, Q&A sessions,
notice board…
make sure students never miss a thing, reminders included
subscribe to blogs, forums, wikis,
external sources & have it all in a course
have instant communication, on-
the-spot problem solving
and more!
Dialogue
Chat rooms
RSS
Forums
Calendar
Messaging
have in-depth private one-to-one
conversation, great for confidential
matters
Workshop
We can collaborate through…
Database
Blog GlossaryWiki
Lesson
ForumSocial network*
brainstorm, develop, refine, conclude,
peer-assess a topic
For example, we can…
jointly create, store and search class
collections, revision sheets, photo
galleries, lists of useful websites, book
reviews
have students build own entries, cross-
reference, paraphrase, link,
explain, define, refine
brainstorm, design group-o-pedia, track
research, ‘jigsaw’ contribute, build
collective argument, cluster-maps, histories of
achievement
provoke/ moderate a debate, guide
discussion, view, rate and reflect on peer
contribution
Find, connect and share with people
with similar interests
and more!
Database
Blog
Social network
Lesson Workshop
Forum
Wiki Glossary
present info, branch and scaffold tasks to
learner’s ability
have students publish, reflect,
clarify, keep notes, group work, run quick response items, use
key tags
Survey
Assignment
Gradebook
ChoiceQuiz
Scales
Grade
Ratings
We can evaluate
with…
use pre-set surveys to check on ways of
constructivist learning
have all grades in one place, cumulate
scores, penalties, notes, customise
permissions
quickly & easily gather opinions,
permissions, selections, votes
check & build understanding with
multiple choice, true/false, cloze,
essay, drag’n’drop, short answer Q
create own feedback formats, self/peer
evaluation made easy
set your own either ABCD, 1-5, 0-100,
outcomes, standards, competencies
seek opinions, self and peer evaluate, run
competitions, rate entries
For example, we can…
and more!
Assignment
Ratings
Grade Quiz Choice
Scales
Gradebook
write and submit online, offline, offer
feedback, grade, resubmit, upload one or more files portfolio
style
Survey
We can have as many basic bricks as we want.
But we can get many other, compatible bricks too.
Podcast
ELGG
MaharaCertificate
Polls
Timers
Games
Widgets
Calculators
these plus nearly 400 other compatible modules, plugins, blocks, filters, activities…
Google Apps
Individual Learning Plan
LAMS
OpenMeetings
Translate
HotPotatoes
We can arrange the bricks that fit in any way that suits our educational and/or business purpose.
Admin can do, see & edit anything on the site
Teacher can do, see & edit anything in their course
Student can do, see & edit in course as assigned by teacher
Guest can only look in to parts allowed
Permissions for parent or any other role can be specified...
…and for that reason we have roles:
We decide who gets in and does what in our courses
We can easily watch what others do…
…and control as much or as little as we want.
is
Moodle we can run on a
single, stand-alone computer
network server, or
have it hosted.
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