2. Agenda:
What is SLOODLE ?
 Objectives of using SLOODLE in DE.
 Features of SLOODLE.
 Delivery and support learning.
 Advantages and limitations OF SLOODLE .
Case studies & Examples.

3. SLOODLE
• SLOODLE (Simulation Linked Object Oriented
Dynamic Learning Environment)
SLOODLE: open-source, web-based interface
that combines the popular learning
management system Moodle with Second Life
- an immersive, virtual 3D world.

4. Virtual Learning system
Environment -Structured lessons
-Virtual manipulative - Threaded discussion
- 3D construction - assignment drop-box
- interactive scripts - self scoring quiz
- immersive settings - restore grade book
- avatars - long form documents
Simulation Linked Object Oriented
Distance Learning Environment:
Integration of both secondlife & moodle

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6. Objectives of using sloodle in DE:
 Enhances the existing support for learning and
teaching through integration with the Open
Source Moodle learning environment.
 Provides a range of tools for supporting learning
and teaching to the immersive virtual world;
tools which are fully integrated with a tried and
tested web-based learning management system
used by hundreds of thousands of educators and
students worldwide.

9. Some features of SLOODLE
• Web-intercom.
• Moodle chat room.
• Registration booth.
• Quiz tool and 3D Drop Box.
• Choice tool.
• Multi-function SLOODLE Toolbar.
• Presenter (in development).

10. • Delivery Requirements:
o Public web server.
o Moodle installation.
o Access to Moodle files.
o Second life software.
• Support:
o Administration.
o Tutors
o Colleagues
o Online (normal + virtual)

11. Advantages & concern:
• Time flexibility.
• Habits.
• Feedback.
• Reinforcement.
• Application.
• Interactivity.
• Complexity.
• Control.

12. Example & case studies:
An international cultural-exchange between
Korea and Dubai has been detailed in a case
study.
https://www.sloodle.org/blog/?p=13

13. Example & case studies:
SLOODLE at the university of the west Scotland:
outlines some of the ways that SLOODLE was used
by tutor and students to support teaching, learning
and collaboration in the classes. (Collaborative
Virtual Environments & Introduction to Virtual
Worlds)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/22969853/SLOODLE-
Case-Study-University-of-the-West-of-Scotland

15. Thank
you
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