Moodle : Moodle Introduction & Key Features
Moodle Overview: : Moodle Overview: Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment
Open Source
Plug-Ins
Customizable
Designed by a former WebCT Administrator
Constructivist and Social Constructionist approach to education
Choice (Poll/Opinion) ? : Choice (Poll/Opinion) ? Used to obtain feedback and can be used for students to reflect about a particular subject. Not graded.
Discussion Forums : Discussion Forums Very easy to use. Contains profile pictures and indents conversations for easy to follow threads. Subscribed.
Assignments : Assignments There are 4 kinds of Assignment types.
Single File
Advanced Uploading of Files (multiple file submission, allowing students to type a message along with submission)
Online Text (students type directly into Moodle)
Offline Activity (for assignments outside of Moodle; records grade and provides feedback)
Wiki : Wiki Allows entire class or groups to collaborate on one final document
Profile : Profile Clicking your name gives you access to your profile, all forum posts, blog and activity reports.
All students can have easily accessible profiles and access to their activity reports.
Moodle Community : Moodle Community Free support. Forums for every resource/activity. Feedback from Moodle creator and developers.
Lesson Module : Lesson Module Separates Moodle from all other LMS. Blackboard offers nothing similar to this.
Interactive and can be graded.
Where to Start … : Where to Start … http://moodle.org
Go to ‘Moodle Features Demo Course’
Detailed explanations about each resources and activity Thank you!