1. Moodle Professional Development Plan
Presenter: Laura Robert
2. Background
Our building is very fortunate to have what we do in regards to
technology
However, we lack in our use of tools
If we would utilize the tools that we have, it would make
instructional time easier.
3. Objectives and Curriculum Standards Met
NETS and Performance Standards for Teachers
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning
C. Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal
and clarify students conceptual understanding and thinking,
planning, and creative processes
3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
B. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members
using digital tools and resources to support student success and
innovation.
C. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to
students, parents, and peers, using a variety of digital-age media
and formats.
4. Description of Professional Development Plan
What is Moodle
Why should it be incorporated into the classroom?
Ongoing professional development
Focus of this professional development
Blog
Discussion board
Attaching documents
Making a quiz
5. Different Uses - Blog
When a teacher uses Moodle they are able to Blog each day.
Teacher use the Blog to
Give updates
Post assignments
Add activity
Lesson
Quiz
I have blogged when the students multiplication packet is
due.
Multiplication packets were given Friday October 14 and are due on
Friday, October 21. You may turn it in early once it is
completed.
6. Different Uses Discussion Board
Teachers can also use Moodle as a way for students to collaborate
and reflect on assignments using a discussion board.
Students will be able to click on the discussion forum.
The students will see what the discussion forum is about and post
their response.
7. Different Uses Attaching Documents
When a teacher uses Moodle they are able to attach documents.
Some documents that teachers attach are
Notes
Study guide
Lessons
Homework
I informed the parents and/or students about the study guide and
attached the study guide
When they open the study guide they will be able to see it, as
well, as print it off.
8. Different Uses Formulating Quizzes
When a teacher uses Moodle they have the ability to make
quizzes.
Making a quiz
Gives students feedback
Teacher do not have to grade them
Students can click on the quiz. Once they click on the quiz they
can begin taking it.
9. Assessment
After completing the professional development the teachers
will
Create a blog using Moodlefor classroom purpose.
Formulate a discussion board for students to collaborate using
Moodle
Attach documents to their Moodle
Assess students using the quiz feature on Moodle