1. E-media Tools for Teaching: Moodle
Aaron Bunker, Ph.D.
Biology-Chemistry Department
Morningside College
Sioux City, Iowa

2. Course Management Systems
Virtual Classrooms
Notes
Forums
Quizzes
Readings
Discussions
Journals
Gradebook
And on and on….

3. MOODLE Modular Object-oriented Dynamic Learning Environment
Open-source system
Free of charge (
OPEN SOURCE: permits users to study, change, improve and at times also to distribute the software.

4. 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

5. *Video Demonstrations*

9. Reflections Large learning curve Dynamic System Convenient for grading
Students love it
Supplements class meetings

10. Future Directions MORE active learning
Journal entries, article reading & response, other suggestions?
MORE supplementary materials and links
MORE creativity…suggestions?
Other suggestions from audience?