This document discusses 10 ways to make the glossary module in Moodle more useful. It provides examples of using the glossary for vocabulary terms, student and employee bios, recipes, tips and tricks, test review questions, debate topics, and spelling lists. The glossary can also be used for collaborative content generation by allowing learner contributions and comments. Various display options are suggested like auto-linking terms, random entry blocks, categories, ratings and keywords. The goal is to promote just-in-time learning and generate educational resources.

1. THE GLOSSARY MODULE:
10 WAYS TO MAKE THIS
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Michelle Moore
Chief Evangelist

2. WHY I LOVE THE GLOSSARY
o So many features!
o So many applications!
o Collaborative content generation
o Just-in-time learning opportunities

3. GLOSSARY AS DICTIONARY

4. GLOSSARY AS RESOURCE COLLECTION

5. AUTO-LINKING

6. PRINT WITH A CLICK

7. LEARNER CONTRIBUTIONS

8. RATINGS AND COMMENTS

9. RANDOM GLOSSARY ENTRY BLOCK

10. CATEGORIZABLE

11. SEARCHABLE

12. KEY WORD SEARCH

13. OTHER OPTIONS
o Duplicate entries allowed
o Global glossaries
o Main or “master” course glossaries
o FAQ format
o Encyclopedia format

14. NOW . . .
(AT LEAST) 10 WAYS TO MAKE THIS
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15. 1. CREDIT FOR WORD USE
o Glossary entries contain: Vocabulary
o Auto-linking: On
o Terms highlighted in the course
o Credit earned for correct term usage

16. 2. STUDENT OF THE WEEK
o Glossary entries contain: Student bios
o Random glossary entry block:
o Random
o Every 7 days
o Variations:
o Employee of the week
o Bios of people related to field of study – A.T. Wyatt
o New employee orientation – bios of key staff

17. 3. RESOURCE COLLECTION
o Glossary entries contain: Websites
o Categories for resource types
o Ratings: On to rate websites/resources
o Allow learner contributions
o Variations:
o Tutorials
o Forms
o Mnemonics
o Many more

18. 4. RECIPE OF THE DAY
o Glossary entries contain: Recipes
o Categories for different recipe types
o Random glossary entry block:
o Random
o Every day
o Ratings: On to rate recipes
o Comments: To allow tips, variations, corrections
o Allow learner contributions
o Variations:
o Quote of the day

19. 5. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
o Glossary entries contain: Grammatical tips
o Keywords contain variations on errors
o Glossary in orphaned topic?
o Auto-linking: On
o Variations:
o Key concepts definitions or videos
o Cooking terms
o Process or content review

20. 6. TIPS AND TRICKS
o Glossary entries contain: Tips and Tricks
o Categories related to different job tasks
o Ratings: On to rate useful tips
o Comments: On to allow additions or clarification
o Random glossary entry block: Optional
o Variations:
o What I wish I knew . . .
o Common errors

21. 7. TEST REVIEW
o Glossary entries contain: Test content review
o Categories related to different objectives
o Ratings: On to rate quality of content
o Comments: On to allow additions or clarification
o Variations:
o Project alternative to writing reports
o Content generation for training materials
o Credit Dianna Martinez

22. 8. DEBATE TOPICS
o Glossary entries contain: Sample debate topics
o Categories related to different types of topics
o Random glossary entry block:
o Random
o On page reload
o Allow learner contributions?
o Variations:
o Spelling words – using audio clips
o Practice AP exam questions
o Credit Ryan Chadwick

23. 9. SPELLING LISTS
o Glossary entries contain: Spelling lists
o May want glossary in orphaned topic
o Random glossary entry block:
o Next entry
o Every 7 days
o Variations:
o Vocabulary lists
o Newsletters
o Link of the week

24. 10. YOUR TURN!

25. THANK YOU!
 Remote-Learner
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 Michelle Moore
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 Blog: http://moodleandmoore.com
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