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Moodle is a new way to learn through your computer and internet connection. Take a tour of this software with Laura Johnson, the NLC's Continuing Education Coordinator. See how it works, and see how the Nebraska Library Commission is using Moodle to bring you continuing education in your pajamas. NCompass Live - September 9, 2009.
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Do You Moodle? Original photo by Jeff Weston. Downloaded 8/1/2009 from Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffweston/3110670328/
NCompass Live – September 9, 2009
So what is Moodle?Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment
So what is Moodle?
• Learning Management System software, like Blackboard or Angel• Open source–initially free–can be added to or modified by its users
Moodle was created by Martin Dougiamas at Curtin University, in Perth Australia. He is still active in Moodle discussion groups.
Today the Moodle “community” includes about 37,000 sites, with over 25 million users. People around the world who are working with Moodle share the various refinements and additions to the software at:
moodle.org
Many schools, colleges, institutions and organizations use Moodle to offer online learning.
For example:
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Photo by Ed Yourdon. Downloaded 8/1/2009, from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yourdon/3405811164/.
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Moodle Icons
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This Fall:
Four Modules Intellectual Freedom and the Core Values of
Librarianship Collection Management Library Policy The Community and the Library
A.K.A. Basic Skills: Collection Development - Online
Questions???
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education Coordinator
Nebraska Library [email protected]
800-307-2665
