Demonstration of Moodle VLE CMT 3342 Group Project 2014 Demonstration of Moodle VLE

Middlesex University Module Leader: Dr Elke Duncker Module Tutor: Benson Kwong Campus: HKMA

Project Team NameMDX Number Chu Hin Chung, Samuel M00501664 Wong Wui Cheong,Patrick M00501706 Wong Ka Lun, Alan M00501672 Brian Cheng M00501629 Lai Chi Kong M00501633 Lam Wai Man, Chris M00501657 Au Kar Fai, Patrick M00501624 Tang Hing Chung, Jemy M00501665 Tse Ho Yin, Raymond M00501669

Virtual learning environments (VLEs) Known as course management systems Moodle is developed for VLS It is open source VLE Moodle

Prototype Demonstration Roles and access levels

Criteria of Moodle Development (1) The demonstration prototype must be populated with users, some of whom are registered on modules 40 students, 10 students in each campus 35 students registered on module A (delivered in UK and three overseas campuses)

Criteria of Moodle Development (2) 23 students registered on module B (delivered in UK and three overseas campuses) Some students are registered on both modules 1 moderator (UK) registered on both modules 8 non-editing teachers, 2 in each campus (registered on the module in the UK and overseas campuses)

Criteria of Moodle Development (3) 2 module leaders (UK), 1 registered as editing teacher for each module 1 module leader can edit both module A & B 1 module leader can edit module A only 1 module creator (UK) 1 Studynet administrator (UK)

Role and Access levels (7 generic roles) The Studynet administrator Customization of the Studynet instance Editing of standard roles Adding and removal of additional features and plug-ins Creation, management and deletion of user accounts Imports student and staff lists Assign student and staff to the modules

Programme Manager Create, edit, manage, view and remove modules, and module content Assign roles and including module creators Create and edit reports Create and use SCORM data (Sharable Content Object Reference Model)

Module Creator Creates and configures modules Creation and editing of assignments and grading methods Module Creator can also upload and configure content The Module Creator can assign the roles Teacher with editing rights Teacher without editing rights Moderator Student The module creator can assign students to modules

The Module Leader (A teacher with editing rights) This role cannot create modules Can configure and manage modules (content, assignments, general module information, plagiarism check) Can create grading methods (Rubrics) Creation and management of reports Can hide and unhide (show) content and module features Publish grades across the module.

(Teachers without editing rights) Can view existing module content Upload and remove their own additional learning resources Grade assignments Use existing rubrics Communicate with students (feedback, commentary, annotations, emails and blogs) Can publish the grades of the assignments

The Moderator (Guest role) Can view all module resources, assignments, graded submissions, reports and communications Cannot edit anything and cannot see hidden items Cannot communicate with students Able to leave comments for the module leader, but cannot be seen by students or other teachers

Students Can view the module content, annotate and comment by publically for other students of the module Can upload and re-upload assignments and participate in tests and quizzes Can see their own grades and test results Can communicate with other students, editing and non-editing teachers, programme managers and Studynet administrators Cannot communicate with module creators and moderators Email cannot be switched off Other communication feature can be hidden by the module leader Students can share files and documents with other students.

Program Manager can create roles

Prototype Demonstration Population with students, editing and non-editing teachers and administrators

The populations

Prototype Demonstration Population of classes with different types and formats of learning materials and assessments

Dealing with Coursework and Assignment

Checking for Submission Status

Prototype Demonstration Population with students, editing and non-editing teachers and administrators

Teacher’s Rights The module leader is a teacher with editing rights. Academics teaching on a module are teachers without editing rights.

The module leader He or she can configure and manage modules and their features, create and manage content, assignments, general module information and the plagiarism check. The teacher with editing rights can create grading methods including rubrics and other grading related rights such as creation and management of reports.

Example of grading related rights

Academics teaching They can view existing module content, upload and remove their own additional learning resources, grade assignments, use existing rubrics and communicate with students in a variety of forms such as feedback, commentary, annotations, emails and blogs. This role can publish the grades of the assignments he or she graded.

Grading Process

Student

Prototype Demonstration Making one assignment with a rubric and one with direct marking

Making one assignment with a rubric

Rubic: Advanced Grading

Prototype Demonstration Anti-plagiarism plugin crot including cron script

Anti-plagiarism plugin

Prototype Demonstration Individual calendar with automatic inclusion of university events, exams and submission deadlines relevant to this student

Individual calendar with automatic inclusion of university events

Prototype Demonstration Logos and colour schemes, homepage

Logos and colour schemes

Prototype Demonstration Additional requirements introduced by the tutor or additional features, if useful

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