This is a presentation with the intension of persuading the audience (school district) about the benefits of using the open source software Moodle to enhance classroom learning in an online environment.
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Why Moodle?
1. Using a Virtual Learning Environment to
Promote Learning & Communication
Sheilla Norton
St. Cloud State University
Summer 2007
nosh0502@stcloudstate.edu
2. Global vs.
Classroom
Preparation for the
working world of
the future
Global
Collaboration
Critical thinking skills
Social
constructivism
3. Definition:
“Social constructivism
emphasizes the
importance of culture
and context in
understanding what
occurs in society and
constructing
knowledge based on
this understanding”
(Kim, 2001, ¶9).
Examples?
4. How can it be
fostered?
Create communication
&collaboration in
curriculum
Technology Tools
Web2.0 and
Classroom2.0
▪ Tools for social networking
and collaboration
5. MOODLE’S CREATOR MARTIN DOUGIAMAS
Martin Dougiamas
designed Moodle
based on the social
constructivist
pedagogy.
Built-in social
networking and
collaboration tools
Most students will
already know how to
use these tools
6. MOODLE - Modular
Object-Oriented
Dynamic Learning
Environment
CMS – Course
Management
System or VLE –
Virtual Learning
Environment
Open source – Free!
7. Open access to
world-wide
information with
teacher control
Differentiate learning
& accommodate
multiple learning styles
Create
communication &
collaboration
channels
8. Social Networking Tools
Calendar & Personal
Content
Resource Tools
Files created in Moodle,
Office, PDF and web links
Activities Tools
Online and offline
assignments
Individual and group
Graded and ungraded
9. Classroom Website
Place for students and
parents to get
information
Calendar of Events
Discussion Forums
Questions for Teacher
Homework help
▪ Web links
▪ Forum for tutoring
11. Chat Tools
Peer tutoring
Synchronous collaborating
Forums
Questions
Parent information area
Student information area
Peer to peer communication
Teacher to teacher collaboration
Question Button
12. Podcasting & Wikis
Activities
Collaborative script
development
Performance
Slideshows
or Video files Embedded
Remote teaching
Reviewing in-class materials
Material for absent students
13. Use PowerPoint to
•
construct a
WebQuest.
Students can access
•
from anywhere
Only need Acrobat
•
Reader
Example: Energy
•
WebQuest
14. Online Testing Using
Quiz Option
Practice computer
testing
Offer practice
exams
Immediate
feedback option
Paperless testing
Eliminating student
dishonesty
15. Many types of
questions:
Multiple choice
Calculated
True/False
Embedded
answers (Cloze)
Matching
Description
Short Answer
Essay
16. Promote Collaboration and
Communication
Meet NETS and ISTE
Standards
Consistent method for
online content and
communication
Easy to use and
customizable
Readily available
documentation and online
community support.
Class templates for ease of
development
Free!!!
17. About Moodle
• Web Resources
•Moodle.org
•howtomoodle.com
• Print Resources
•Using Moodle by Jason Cole
•Moodle E-Learning Course
Development by William Rice
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getting kids excited about education. The Guardian: London
(UK), p.5.
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