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