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Moodler
Learning Using Moodle
1. What is Moodle?
Moodle stands for Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment. It
is the word to describe the learning philosophy of lazily meandering through
something, doing things as it occurs to learners to do them. This is an
enjoyable tinkering that often leads to insight and creativity
In the technical terms, Moodle is Open Source LMS. It is a FREE learning
management system that enables learning professionals (teachers) to create
engaging online learning courses.
2. Top Ten Key Items for Moodle
1) Social constructionist pedagogy
It is the philosophy of learning that focuses on collaboration, activities
and critical reflection. This “socio-constructivist†approach involves a
strong “community oflearning†orientation rather than simply “putting
courses and exercises onlineâ€.
2) WYSIWYG HTML editor
It is the embedded tool in Moodle for users to edit text entry areas like
resources, forum postings and journal entries.
3) Activity Report
It is the full logging and tracking report for each student with graphs and
module details (Access/Number of time read) as well as details of each
student involvement like postings and journal entries.
4) Course Activity
The course activity in Moodle includes Forums, Journals, Quizzes, Resources,
Choices, Surveys, Assignments, Chats, and Workshops.
5) Custom Scales
Teachers can define their own scales to be used for grading forums,
assignments and journals.
6) Mail Integration
Copies of forum posts, teacher feedback etc can be mailed in HTML or plain
text.
7) Course Format
Teachers have various choices for course formats such as by week, by topic
or a discussion-focused social format.
8) Management
There are site management, user management and course management for
different users with different access.
9) Moodle Module
Each functional feature of Moodle can be regarded as a module. In general,
there is Assignment Module, Chat Module, Choice Module, Forum Module, Journal
Module, Quiz Module, Resource Module, Survey Module and Workshop Module.
10)SCORM and AICC
SCORM stands for Sharable Courseware Object Reference Model (SCORM), which
is a set of specifications that, when applied to course content, produces
small, reusable e-Learning objects. A result of the Department of Defense's
Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) initiative, SCORM-compliant courseware
elements are easily merged with other compliant elements to produce a highly
modular repository of training materials.
AICC standards apply to the development, delivery, and evaluation of
training courses that are delivered via technology. AICC stands for the
Aviation Industry CBT [Computer-Based Training] Committee (AICC), which is an
international association of technology-based training professionals that
develops training guidelines for the aviation industry.
Moodle has the SCORM/AICC Module which enables teachers and students to
upload any SCORM/AICC package to include into the course.
3. Moodle Integration
Due to the SCORM/AICC module in Mooddle, learning content with compliance
can be included in the Moodle course. User can use some external applications
to create SCORM/AICC compliant course and then upload the content to a
Moodle. The Standard compliance enables users to take advantages of both
Moodle and external powerful earning tools.
4. Content Development Tools with SCORM/AICC Compliance
PPT2Flash Professional – Turn PowerPoint presentation to engaging LMS
(SCORM/AICC) content
http://www.sameshow.com/powerpoint-to-flash-pro.php?sid=5
QuizCreator – Create Interactive Online Quizzes to enhance learning and
track learning progress with support of SCORM/AICC
http://www.sameshow.com/quiz-creator.php?sid=5
Rapid E-learning Suite – Complete E-learning Solution to create E-learning
Content
http://www.sameshow.com/quiz-creator/powerpoint2flash-quizcreator.php?sid=5
1. What is Moodle?
Moodle stands for Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment. It
is the word to describe the learning philosophy of lazily meandering through
something, doing things as it occurs to learners to do them. This is an
enjoyable tinkering that often leads to insight and creativity
In the technical terms, Moodle is Open Source LMS. It is a FREE learning
management system that enables learning professionals (teachers) to create
engaging online learning courses.
2. Top Ten Key Items for Moodle
1) Social constructionist pedagogy
It is the philosophy of learning that focuses on collaboration, activities
and critical reflection. This “socio-constructivist†approach involves a
strong “community oflearning†orientation rather than simply “putting
courses and exercises onlineâ€.
2) WYSIWYG HTML editor
It is the embedded tool in Moodle for users to edit text entry areas like
resources, forum postings and journal entries.
3) Activity Report
It is the full logging and tracking report for each student with graphs and
module details (Access/Number of time read) as well as details of each
student involvement like postings and journal entries.
4) Course Activity
The course activity in Moodle includes Forums, Journals, Quizzes, Resources,
Choices, Surveys, Assignments, Chats, and Workshops.
5) Custom Scales
Teachers can define their own scales to be used for grading forums,
assignments and journals.
6) Mail Integration
Copies of forum posts, teacher feedback etc can be mailed in HTML or plain
text.
7) Course Format
Teachers have various choices for course formats such as by week, by topic
or a discussion-focused social format.
8) Management
There are site management, user management and course management for
different users with different access.
9) Moodle Module
Each functional feature of Moodle can be regarded as a module. In general,
there is Assignment Module, Chat Module, Choice Module, Forum Module, Journal
Module, Quiz Module, Resource Module, Survey Module and Workshop Module.
10)SCORM and AICC
SCORM stands for Sharable Courseware Object Reference Model (SCORM), which
is a set of specifications that, when applied to course content, produces
small, reusable e-Learning objects. A result of the Department of Defense's
Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) initiative, SCORM-compliant courseware
elements are easily merged with other compliant elements to produce a highly
modular repository of training materials.
AICC standards apply to the development, delivery, and evaluation of
training courses that are delivered via technology. AICC stands for the
Aviation Industry CBT [Computer-Based Training] Committee (AICC), which is an
international association of technology-based training professionals that
develops training guidelines for the aviation industry.
Moodle has the SCORM/AICC Module which enables teachers and students to
upload any SCORM/AICC package to include into the course.
3. Moodle Integration
Due to the SCORM/AICC module in Mooddle, learning content with compliance
can be included in the Moodle course. User can use some external applications
to create SCORM/AICC compliant course and then upload the content to a
Moodle. The Standard compliance enables users to take advantages of both
Moodle and external powerful earning tools.
4. Content Development Tools with SCORM/AICC Compliance
PPT2Flash Professional – Turn PowerPoint presentation to engaging LMS
(SCORM/AICC) content
http://www.sameshow.com/powerpoint-to-flash-pro.php?sid=5
QuizCreator – Create Interactive Online Quizzes to enhance learning and
track learning progress with support of SCORM/AICC
http://www.sameshow.com/quiz-creator.php?sid=5
Rapid E-learning Suite – Complete E-learning Solution to create E-learning
Content
http://www.sameshow.com/quiz-creator/powerpoint2flash-quizcreator.php?sid=5