Moodle

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 * Moodle **

Session Resources

 * Wissahickon Moodle: http://moodle.mciu.org
 * Login as guest if prompted

What is Moodle?
Check out this video for a quick explanation of Moodle.

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Check out this video that uses Lego to explain Moodle.

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Reasons for Use
The moodle is an online learning environment and course management system that can be used for:
 * class calendars
 * distribution of course materials
 * easy access for links and other resources
 * electronic uploading of assignments
 * online discussion boards
 * online quizzes
 * online assignments
 * online databases
 * questionnaires/surveys
 * wikis
 * blogs
 * chat

Ease of Use

 * For Teachers: Fairly high learning curve but once the user gets the basics, it all seems the same
 * For Students: Easy to access, find materials and upload work

Resources
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 * Video: How to edit an online course in Moodle


 * [|Moodle.org]
 * [|Moodle Demonstration Site] - try out the newest version and explore courses to view features.
 * [|Moodle Features Demo Course] (log in as guest) - provides demos of all moodle modules as seen by a student.
 * [|Moodle Meet Ning Network]
 * [|Moodle Tool Guide for Teachers]- awesome PDF outlining the different tools in Moodle and how they relate to your teaching and learning goals.

**Tutorials**

 * //Video Tutorials//**
 * [|Two Minute Moodles Videos]
 * [|Moodle Tutorials Website]
 * [|Beginning Moodle Tutorial: Part II (4.5 min)]
 * [|Beginning Moodle Tutorial: Part III (4.5 min)]
 * [|Beginning Moodle Tutorial: Part IV (4.5 min)]
 * [|Adding Website Links to Moodle (6 min)]
 * [|Adding Files to Moodle (3 min)]
 * [|Adding an Image to a Moodle Element (5 min)]
 * [|Adding a Quiz to your Moodle Course (10 min)]
 * [|Writing Quiz Questions on Moodle (16 min)]
 * [|Posting a Discovery Streaming Video on Moodle (7.5 min)]
 * [|Resetting and Removing Students (5.5 min)]
 * [|Backing up Moodle Course (6.5 min)] - if you are a Mac user, when the video says to select "Save Target As...", you should select "Save Link As..."


 * //Print Tutorials//**
 * [|Full Moodle Manual]
 * [|How to Put a Passkey on your Moodle]
 * [|Adding Files to Moodle]
 * [|Unenrolling Students]
 * [|Adding Widgets and Gadgets to Moodle]
 * [|Creating Groups in Moodle]
 * [|Adding Podcasts to Moodle]
 * [|Creating a Database in Moodle]
 * [|Adding iWeb files to Moodle]

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