Getting+Started+with+Moodle

=Description= Moodle is an open source course management system that easily creates a secure environment for your students to interact and share information. But how do you get started? We'll discuss the basics of using Moodle, and how this product can support your 1:1 classroom.

What is a Moodle?
[|Moodle] is an Open Source CMS that is available for free via download from moodle.org. It is easily customized and has a large array of add-ons that can meet individual needs. Moodle can also be used as your class home page with only certain elements password protected. Moodle is PHP based which allows for editing the page, both content and layout wise online. In fact, according to [|moodle.org] there are currently 35,045 moodle sites with 23,568,940 users!

Why would I want to use a Moodle?
A Course Management Systems (CMS) can be a valuable tool in your teaching toolkit. It can house all your course material in one location, your assignments and gradebook, as well as provide interactive tools for your students.

How do I create a Moodle?
There are two main ways to start using Moodle. 1) You can either use someone else's Moodle space. 2) You can download the Moodle Package and Install it on your current Web Server

Installation is VERY easy []

What is a block?
Moodle is driven by the use of “blocks.” You can add and remove blocks to create the look and feel of your site as well as drive content. There are traditional CMS blocks such as Announcements, but you can also add RSS feeds, Blog Tags, or HTML code. The community of Moodle has created many different add-on blocks to choose from to meet your needs. An add-in and plug-in database is available at: []

What is a theme?
Moodle themes are what dictate the look and feel of your moodle site. There are a few themes in the basic download, and much more created by the [|user community]. However, it is very easy to create your own theme by editing the CSS of the standard theme.

Moodle Basics

 * Editing Mode
 * Adding Resources (Document & Web Based)
 * Forums
 * Assignments

Who is using Moodle?
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What are people using Moodle for?

 * Teaching
 * Personal Web Pages
 * E-portfolios

Links
[|Moodle Video Tutorials] [|MoodleMan Blog] The BEST Blog of Moodle Tips & Tricks with instructions on how to run your own Moodle Server []

My Moodle Bookmarks: [] Handout [|moodle.pdf]

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