Open Source Learning Management System (aka “easy way to put courses online”)

Designed by faculty, for faculty Used at over 1900 sites worldwide Translated into 40 different languages Built to be lightweight, intuitive, and feature rich. Based on Moodle (Modular Object Orientated Distance Learning Environment)

MoodleBlackboard Discussion boards (peer review) Chat File upload/download Online assessments Cross platform WYSIWYG Calendar (students can add events) Modifiable No digital whiteboard Groups Discussion boards (no peer review) Chat File upload/download Online assessments Windows only WYSIWYG Calendar (no student events) Not modifiable Java Based digital whiteboard Groups

Who else is using Moodle? –CSU San Francisco –CSU Northridge –CSU Bakersfield CS Dept. –UC Irvine Distance Learning Center –UCLA, Graduate School of Education and Information Studies –MIT Teacher Education Program –1927 other sites from 93 countries

Customizable Visual HTML editor for both Mac and PC Built-in Multimedia support (mp3, flash, video) Benefits for HSU faculty:

Flexible assessment tools –timed quizzes, random question support, cluster support, short essay, etc. –multiple quiz import formats Benefits for HSU faculty:

multiple quiz import formats

Benefits for HSU faculty: multiple quiz import formats

In context help:

Many assessable activities –Glossary –Journal –Forums –Workshop

CD-Rom like online presentations

Easy to create linear or non-linear web presentations via the lesson module These presentations can be assessed or not Lesson can be used for scenarios or simulations with random events

Set course timings from one place

Grade book with nice categorization and weighting features

Advantages –More flexible assessment tools –Timed assessments work –More types of gradable activities –Can be modified to meet specific pedagogy

Advantages –Custom languages Future Advantages: –Direct integration with LDAP (upcoming) –No student limits –Online shared folders (floppy drive sunset) –Integrated ePortfolios

Disadvantages –Less ability to change colors of buttons –Fewer students know about it

Support –Teacher manual under help –Tools information and demonstrations in the Introduction to Moodle course –Free training sessions or one-on-one sessions from the CDC –Free course development support from the CDC

–Student manual and Introduction course –Help Desk and CDC (for login/enrollment support)

More information: –learn.humboldt.edu – –Call 3633 –

Requesting a Moodle Course –send to with your course’s CRN and your name (first and last).