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In brief starting moodle

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Jisc RSC East Midlands
Jisc RSC East Midlands

This presentation provides an overview of starting a course on the Moodle learning management system. It discusses why educators may want to set up a Moodle course, what elements make a good course, and design considerations. The presentation recommends including a reading list, glossary, course timetable, resource links, and assignment details. It also suggests evaluating course usage and asking learners for feedback. Support resources are provided, such as Moodle user groups and training courses.

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Phil HardcastleBen Williamsphil.hardcastle@rsc-em.ac.ukben.williams@rsc-em.ac.ukIn brief – Starting MoodleMay 31, 2011| slide 1
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Starting MoodleWhy set up a Moodle course at all?What makes a good course?How should courses be structured?What elements should be included in your first course?How to evaluate the usefulness of your course.May 31, 2011| slide 3
Who’s here?May 31, 2011| slide 4Work Based LearningAdult / Community LearningFE CollegeSpecialist College6th Form College
What are your drivers?May 31, 2011| slide 5Required part of a college courseLearners need supportInsufficient class timeLearners like itImprove resultsHelps to guide learning
Why use Moodle?To give learners support outside the classroomAccess at any time, from anywhere Resources are always available: an online reading is never 'out on loan' Improved quality of the student learning experience through the integration of ICT with class teaching A one-stop-shop for all course-related documents, communication and activities Provides information on student activity and performance May 31, 2011| slide 6
What does it look like?Sample course here:http://demo.moodle.net/course/view.php?id=621A variety of courses at this site: http://demo.moodle.netPractical skills also can be supported by a moodle course – see the carpentry course showcased on Excellence Gatewayhttp://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/page.aspx?o=271167&c=casestudiesMay 31, 2011| slide 7
What can you do?See Moodle features demo http://demo.moodle.net/course/view.php?id=5May 31, 2011| slide 8
What makes a good course?....depends what you’re trying to do.But a basic course should contain:May 31, 2011| slide 9
What makes a good course?May 31, 2011| slide 10A reading list
A glossary of terms, if appropriate
A course timetable (a list or calendar)
Links to specific resources/websites for research
A link to library services and search
Clearly label all resources indicating what they relate to
Assignment details, including how to submitDesign ideasMay 31, 2011| slide 11Keep things clutter free, focussed and visually appealingHide anything not in use

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In brief starting moodle

  • 3. Starting MoodleWhy set up a Moodle course at all?What makes a good course?How should courses be structured?What elements should be included in your first course?How to evaluate the usefulness of your course.May 31, 2011| slide 3
  • 4. Who’s here?May 31, 2011| slide 4Work Based LearningAdult / Community LearningFE CollegeSpecialist College6th Form College
  • 5. What are your drivers?May 31, 2011| slide 5Required part of a college courseLearners need supportInsufficient class timeLearners like itImprove resultsHelps to guide learning
  • 6. Why use Moodle?To give learners support outside the classroomAccess at any time, from anywhere Resources are always available: an online reading is never 'out on loan' Improved quality of the student learning experience through the integration of ICT with class teaching A one-stop-shop for all course-related documents, communication and activities Provides information on student activity and performance May 31, 2011| slide 6
  • 7. What does it look like?Sample course here:http://demo.moodle.net/course/view.php?id=621A variety of courses at this site: http://demo.moodle.netPractical skills also can be supported by a moodle course – see the carpentry course showcased on Excellence Gatewayhttp://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/page.aspx?o=271167&c=casestudiesMay 31, 2011| slide 7
  • 8. What can you do?See Moodle features demo http://demo.moodle.net/course/view.php?id=5May 31, 2011| slide 8
  • 9. What makes a good course?....depends what you’re trying to do.But a basic course should contain:May 31, 2011| slide 9
  • 10. What makes a good course?May 31, 2011| slide 10A reading list
  • 11. A glossary of terms, if appropriate
  • 12. A course timetable (a list or calendar)
  • 13. Links to specific resources/websites for research
  • 14. A link to library services and search
  • 15. Clearly label all resources indicating what they relate to
  • 16. Assignment details, including how to submitDesign ideasMay 31, 2011| slide 11Keep things clutter free, focussed and visually appealingHide anything not in use
  • 18. Change structure to avoid excessive scrolling up and down the page
  • 19. Put the most recent stuff at the top of the page
  • 21. Check links regularly (dead links annoy)
  • 22. Remember “accessibility”Design ideasMay 31, 2011| slide 12Beyond that – it’s basic good teaching and learning practiceGuided learning – is it clear how to work through the material and what they need to achieve?
  • 23. Encourage use – make the course a focal point for resources.
  • 24. Refer to it regularly.
  • 25. Make some resources only available through the course – and create assignments based on these resources.EvaluationIs it being used?Who is going there?Ask your learners – what do they want to see on the course? What would help them?May 31, 2011| slide 13
  • 26. Stages in developmentMay 31, 2011| slide 14Online learning – a spectrum of use123A VLE is used to make a variety of documents available as a reference point for the learner when he/she is outside the classroom.Used to deliver learning activities and to encourage co-operation between students on projects. Assignments may be submitted and marked on-line and there will be assessment exercises.A fully online course requires the tutor to work online in the same way as he/she would have done face to face. The tutor will have to use digital means to promoteengagement and a sense of community.
  • 27. Getting more supportMay 31, 2011| slide 15RSC East Midlands Moodle and our VLE support services –
  • 31. Moodle courses at http://moodle.rsc-em.ac.uk (no username or pwd needed to enter)
  • 32. How to use Moodlehttp://moodle.rsc-em.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=103B. Williams RSCEMMay 31, 2011| slide 16For more information and supportphil.hardcastle@rsc-em.ac.ukben.williams@rsc-em.ac.ukE-Fair – 23rd JuneNext In Brief: 21st June

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