C MOODLE 101 FOR THE GRAMMAR CLASSROOM Kate Villafranca Trine University November 14, 2015 INTESOL
Overview What is Moodle? How to use Moodle in a Grammar Class Demonstration on how to create an assignment in Moodle Usefulness of Moodle Disadvantages of Moodle Student Testimonies
My Experiences Using Moodle Used overseas in Honduras at a bilingual elementary school Began using it at Trine University in Fall 2014 Third semester using it for my Grammar 4 (Advanced) class Continually improving the course with the use of Moodle Streamlining Building upon previous semesters Easy transfer from one semester to the next
What is Moodle? Moodle.org Free, open source program Learning platform for both blended courses and 100% online courses Various “plug-ins” to add to your course (blank slate in the beginning!)
Why should you use Moodle? Can be used independently of a school or university Reduce amount of paper that you use in your classroom Free!!
Using Moodle in a Grammar Class Upload course documents Syllabus Handouts, worksheets, and homework Use folder to contain all documents from the same unit Rubrics
What does a Moodle page look like?
Using Moodle in the Grammar Classroom Homework assignments Automatically graded Turnitin Ability to add rubric, comments, and grade inside the system Video Projects