Introduction to Moodle

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Introduction to Moodle
Moodle is an e-learning software platform that we
can use in a blend environment. Come in and
explore the world of Moodle. During this
workshop, I will demonstrate various applications
of Moodle such as calendar, choices, submit
assignments, discussion forums, quizzes, etc. and
will show you the benefits of the most powerful
IT that I have use lately. I will also share you
some feedback from my students.

• Eric Therrien
• November 23, 2009

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Agenda

• What is Moodle?
• Why would I want to use Moodle?
• How do I get access to Moodle?
• Where do I get resources?
• Few Videos (you tube)
• Explore Chem 12
• Time to explore Moodle

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What is Moodle?

• Modular
• Object
• Oriented
• Dynamic
• Learning
• Environment

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Moodle Presentation
What is Moodle? http//www.youtube.com/watch?v_o1
fMQsfzoQfeaturerelated What is
Moodle? http//www.youtube.com/watch?vGMETu-eCWc0
Moodle Bridging Education and
Technology http//www.youtube.com/watch?vmXBdNdPU
wKA Using Moodle in the classroom http//www.youtu
be.com/watch?vZ9XfwBzt1mYNR1
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Who is using Moodle in NS?

• WebCT, Blackboard, etc.
• Dept. of Ed, HRSB and other school board in the
  province
• NSVS (Nova Scotia Virtual School)
• http//www.nsvs.ednet.ns.ca
• (TILT at HRSB) Glen MacDuff
• gmacduff_at_hrsb.ns.ca [phone] ext 2622

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Who is using Moodle in NS?

• Every teacher has access to it by using their IMP
  web mail username and password.
• You can get access to HRSB Teacher take home
  rights
• Lets Explore my Chem 12 Moodle.

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Chem 12 Moodle Main Features

• Assignments
• Ressources
• Answers to homework / assignments
• Powerpoint
• Calendar
• Choices
• Forums / Students Moodle feedback
• Quizzes ltltAssessment tool in Moodle pptgtgt

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Resources

• NSVS learn to use Moodle.
• http//moodle.org/
• http//www.moodletutorials.org/
• http//youtube.com Type in Moodle tutorial