E-media Tools for Teaching: Moodle Aaron Bunker, Ph.D. Biology-Chemistry Department Morningside College Sioux City, Iowa
Course Management Systems Virtual Classrooms Notes Forums Quizzes Readings Discussions Journals Gradebook And on and on….
MOODLE Modular Object-oriented Dynamic Learning Environment Open-source system Free of charge (http://moodle.org/) OPEN SOURCE: permits users to study, change, improve and at times also to distribute the software.
What have I done with Moodle? Moodle Course Site organization Course documents site Notes repository Gradebook Online Quizzes Forums: for review and for active learning
*Video Demonstrations*
Reflections Large learning curve Dynamic System Convenient for grading Students love it Supplements class meetings
Future Directions MORE active learning Journal entries, article reading & response, other suggestions? MORE supplementary materials and links MORE creativity…suggestions? Other suggestions from audience?