1. Moodle 2.x Design and Layout
Tamla Terry
Karl Kiser
Thea Leonard
Jessica Medina
Jacqueline Murphy
Kaplan University
IX564: Design of Learning Environments
Dr. Lyndon Godsall
2. Agenda
Parts of the System – Jessica
Management of the System – Karl
LMS Launch – Jackie
Access Rights – Thea
3. Parts of the System
According to research suggestions for online
course content , our Moodle 2.x courses will
offer the following content (Khlaisang, 2010;
Simonson, Hudgins, & Orellana, 2009, p. 549;
Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., Albright, M., &
Zvacek, 2012, p. 128-131).
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Navigation
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Bread crumbing
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Discussion Board
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Wikis
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Glossaries
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Gradebook
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Resources: video, links,
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Assessments: Assignments & quizzes
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Messaging: Chat, email
4. Parts of the System
Bread crumbing
Discussion Board
Navigation bar
Figure 1. Screenshot adapted from: http://school.demo.moodle.net/
5. Parts of the System
Wiki
Glossary
Figure 2. Screenshot adapted from:
http://school.demo.moodle.net/
6. Parts of the System
Gradebook
Resources: Video
Figure 3. Screenshot adapted from:
http://school.demo.moodle.net/
7. Parts of the System
Assessments: Quiz
Messaging
Figure 4. Screenshot adapted from:
http://school.demo.moodle.net/
8. Management of the System
Moodle Administration
Personnel
Coordinator for Online for Student Support Services
Coordinator, Instructional Technology for Distance
Education
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Director of Network Operations
Director of Distance and Weekend College
EDP Systems Analysts (2)
12. LMS: Moodle Launch
Boateng, B., & Boateng, K. (2006). Open Source LMS for
Management and E-Business Applications.
Consider the following:
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Faculty- initial and support Training needed
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Time needed to learn system tools and content
delivery.
Student- ability to have threaded discussions, share
data, engage in discussion
Cost-utilizing tools that benefits student needs
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Benefits should outweigh cost as a means of
prioritizing software inclusivity
Technology- Accessibility of technology tools Easy
access to technology tools, prioritize tools based on
learning outcomes
13. LMS: Moodle Launch (Cont’d)
Consider the following:
How to Install Moodle
How change the themes in Moodle
How to manage the courses in Moodle
How to Start the courses
How to add the activities
How to install each module
How to create a Moodle
How to upgrade in the LMS
Moodle.org .Retrieved from https://moodle.org/course/
14. LMS Moodle Launch Cont’d)
Important to Learners (LeFoe, 1998). Creating constructivist learning
environments on the web: The challenge in higher education. Proceedings
ASCILITE'98 Retrieved 2/17/14 ht
tp://cedir.uow.edu.au/ASCILITE98/asc98-pdf/lefoe00162.pdf:
15. LMS Moodle Launch Cont’d)
Support systems that will be in place will include
the following:
Community Forums
Report Tracker
Moodle Documentation
Rating Posts
Facilitators Corner
Translation
Wood, S. L. (2010). Technology for Teaching and Learning: Moodle as a Tool for Higher
Education. International Journal Of Teaching And Learning In Higher Education, 22(3), 299-307.
16. Potential Hidden Costs
LOW: Under $10,000
Average: $16.99 per person, 18 total people
Median: $5.83 per person, 18 total people
Reference: (2008). Moodle: A Low-Cost Solution for Successful e-Learning.
360°Report on Learning Management Systems retrieved from
http://www.learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/71/moodle-a-low-cost-solution-for-successful-e-learning
20. References
Boateng, B., & Boateng, K. (2006). Open Source LMS for Management and E-Business
Applications.
Moodle.org .Retrieved from https://moodle.org/course/
(2008). Moodle: A Low-Cost Solution for Successful e-Learning
. 360°Report on Learning Management Systems retrieved from
http://www.learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/71/moodle-a-low-cost-solution-for-successful-e-learning
Rice, W. (2008). Moodle 1.9 E-learning Course Development : A Complete Guide to Successful
Learning Using Moodle 1.9. Birmingham, UK: Packet Pub.
Wood, S. L. (2010). Technology for Teaching and Learning: Moodle as a Tool for Higher
Education. International Journal Of Teaching And Learning In Higher Education, 22(3), 299-307.
21. References
Khlaisang, J. (2010). Proposed Models of Appropriate Website
and Courseware for E-Learning in Higher Education: Research
Based Design Models. Online Submission, retrieved from:
http://www.eric.ed.gov/contentdelivery/servlet/ERICServlet?
accno=ED515797
Moodle. (2014, June 14). Mount Orange School (Moodle 2.6
demo). Retrieved from: http://school.demo.moodle.net/
Simonson, M. R., Hudgins, T. L., & Orellana, A. (2009). The
Perfect Online Course : Best Practices for Designing and Teaching.
Charlotte, N.C.: IAP, Information Age Pub.
Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., Albright, M., & Zvacek, S.
(2012).Teaching and learning at a distance, Foundations of
distance education (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Prentice Hall.
Notas del editor
References
Gardel, A., Bravo, I., Revenga, P. A., Lázaro, J. L., & García, J. (2012). Implementation of industrial automation laboratories for e-learning. International Journal Of Electrical Engineering Education, 49(4), 402-418.
References
Gardel, A., Bravo, I., Revenga, P. A., Lázaro, J. L., & García, J. (2012). Implementation of industrial automation laboratories for e-learning. International Journal Of Electrical Engineering Education, 49(4), 402-418.
There are several things to consider prior to launching Moodle such as:
This Open source LMS is very unique in that it has a "each one teach one" support mechanism, and good citizenship is encouraged.
Because cost is relative there are several things to consider that would have associated costs accrued as a result of this free open source management system such as
Number of users, our expectations is 200 plus numbers which can be easily adjusted up or down based on our needs.
Per the chart shown above an estimated 64.8% of users were able to acquire, implement, and customize the LMS at under $10,000.
On average the cost per learner can be approximately $16.77. Again, please keep in mind this can be adjusted up or down depending student needs.
The median cost would be more around $5.83, which again these are based on findings by the above referenced source
On the low end the cost incurred could be as little as .51 lower than the competitor.
“Four themes were of primary importance to members of the Moodle Security and Privacy community, as two-thirds of their security related threads addressed these four topics: Authentication, Permissions, Attacks, Moodle configuration” (Schultz, 2012, p. 369).
References
Schultz, C. (2012). Information Security Trends and Issues in the Moodle E-Learning Platform: An Ethnographic Content Analysis. Journal Of Information Systems Education, 23(4), 359-371
