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Moodle:Free On-line Classroom Tools
What is Moodle?
• Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment
• Free, open source software
• Can be used on any computer with Internet
• May be downloaded to your school server or hosted on outside sources
School Server or Outside Host?
• School servers are the best place to host Moodle.
• Outside hosts exist for a small fee or for free with limited capabilities.– Free www.ninehub.com– $0.95/mo
www.francey.org/.web_hosting_files/other/moodle.html
Outside Host Links
• www.ninehub.com – FREE, but limited space
• $0.95/mo hosting for Moodlewww.francey.org/.web_hosting_files/other/moodle.html
• More expensive options– www.moodlerooms.com
$500-$600 year– Remote-learner.net
$500-$600 year
Getting Started
• Every student must have a valid e-mail account, regardless of whether or not it is active.
• Create an ENROLLMENT KEY so that only your students can be in your classes!
• Explore www.moodle.org
Course Settings
Course Settings
Course Settings
Class Design
• Format Choice for Class– Weekly: standard class
setup with beginning and ending dates
– Topics: dates are removed and topics are highlighted
– Social: forum based
Weekly Format
Topics Format
Social Format
Editing Icons
Available
Class Design
• Module choices:– Assignments– Choice (great polling tool)– Forum– Resource– Quiz– Survey– Glossary– Journal– MORE!
Assignments: Adding
Assignments: Upload Options
Assignments: Easy Grading
Choices: Creating
Choices: Adding Options
Forum: Creation
Forum: More Creation
Forum: Kids at Work
Resources
• Upload .pdf or other format files for student reference
• Link to websites for references/study
Resources
Quizzes
• Create quizzes with different types of questions– Multiple choice– Matching– Essay– Short Answer– Numerical– MORE!
Quizzes: Setting the Options
Benefits of Using Moodle
• Anytime, anywhere learning
• The software is FREE• Students love anything
on-line• Grade homework without
touching a single piece of paper or using printer ink!
Cons of Using Moodle
• Not as “pretty” as Blackboard
• Navigation not 100% user friendly
• Occasional “bugs” in software require patience
Questions?
• Visit www.moodle.org• E-mail me at
