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USING MOODLE AT A NON-PROFIT AGENCY Monica Mao, Data Administrator and Technology Support Patricia Fahrni, Online learning Developer
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Moodle Moot 2013 Presentation
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USING MOODLE AT A NON-PROFIT AGENCY
Monica Mao, Data Administrator and Technology Support
Patricia Fahrni, Online learning Developer
Empowering immigrants and refugees
Employment Programs
English Language Programs
Family Programs
Interpretation and Translation Services
Settlement Programs
http://mosaicbc.com/
MOSAIC Locations
Session overview
What do we use Moodle for?
Why did we choose Moodle?
How are we using Moodle?
Highs and lows
What do we use Moodle for?
Current Use at MOSAIC English Language
Centres
In settlement English language classes
In workplace English classes
In off-site workplace communications training
In various other programming and partnerships
For staff communication and training
Using Moodle in English for Work
Running blended classes since 2011
Blended delivery - Participants learn English in the F2F classroom and up to 50% in the online classroom
Participants are CLB 4, 5
Using Moodle in ELSA classes
Introducing blended delivery - Participants learn English in the F2F classroom and up to 10% online
As of September 2012 in Levels 4 and 5
Planning for Level 1 to 3 Planning for Literacy classes
Using Moodle as online component
English for Construction Trades
Partnership MOSAIC and Camosun College
Research-based curriculum development
Authentic workplace language
Sector experts Pilot running now until
February 2013 at MOSAIC
Using Moodle in MOSAIC Works
Customized workplace communication
training
Workplace English
Intercultural competency
Delivered at client site
Integrated online component
Using Moodle for MOSAIC staff Communication within and across sites
Teacher training
Program development
Potential Moodle use
Why did we choose Moodle?
Previous experience Cost Accessibility Moodle resources and support CARF – ensures client privacy
How are we using Moodle?
Vehicle for MOSAIC teaching and learning approach (learner-centred, authentic interactions, learner autonomy)
Roles Curriculum development system Resource management - Control of
Dropbox resources Reporting
PPT relief
ACTIVITY – Participant predictions
1. Based on your knowledge and experience, and knowing the use of Moodle at MOSAIC , predict the top three HIGHS and LOWS of the MOSAIC Moodle experience.
LOW-ly anecdotes
2010Migration
2011
2012
2013
Bursting Admin Mailbox
Virus – Uploaded FileForum – Email Failure
Forum – Email Failure Again
Backup Failure
NOW WHAT?
Non-profit challenges
• Training administration users
• Training instructor users
• Creating and dovetailing policies and
procedures
• Tech support
• Searching for support network, community
• Refugees – language and tech literacy,
access issues
HIGH #1 Better learning outcomes
EFW 4 CLB increase EFW 5 CLB increase
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HIGHS #2, #3, #4 . . .
Client settlement needs: Deeper
learner support network, more access
to resources (RSS)
Teacher development and engagement
Awareness and buy-in by management
Feedback and monitoring affordances
Control of Dropbox resources
Summary
MOSAIC has found that the Moodle learning environment used in English language classes has improved outcomes and learning experience for clients.It has also increased client support networks.
MOSAIC is spreading the effective approach across programs for immigrant adults as well as staff interaction.
Questions and Comments
Credits
Nina Miller, Manager, MOSAIC English Language Centres
Monica Mao, Data Administrator and Tech Support [email protected]
Patricia Fahrni, Lead Online Learning Developer [email protected]
Cat Print Artist: Catherine Hiley, http://cahiley.com
All photos used with permission
http://mosaicbc.com
