1. York University Libraries in

2. What is Moodle? Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment
A free open-source course management system (CMS) created by Australian programmer Martin Dougiamas
-search box, website, e-resources, account management
-show two links to the York University Library Information Page
-show resources on the York University Library Information Page
-show Ros Woodhouse’s website, show Sophie’ s course AK WRIT, Ilo’s course (Roberto Quinlan)

3. Additional Features
Integration with Passport York – which means that instructors do not need to do extra work managing their class lists or creating new users
introduction of Web 2.0 technologies such as Blogs, Wikis and RSS feeds
ability to view usage statistics for individual students
Moodle was designed for academic use, and most students and instructors will find it more intuitive and more user-friendly
ability to continuously add new features for free
-search box, website, e-resources, account management
-show two links to the York University Library Information Page
-show resources on the York University Library Information Page
-show Ros Woodhouse’s website, show Sophie’ s course AK WRIT, Ilo’s course (Roberto Quinlan)

4. Agenda Accessing Moodle General Course Organization Editing a Course
Uploading Files
Adding Text and Images
Creating Blocks
Using Forums
Integrating Library and Information Resources into Moodle
Questions
-York University Library Box in Moodle Interface (will be standardised –web standards), include library logo

5. Accessing Moodle
Log into Moodle using your Passport York Account
Today we will login:
-search box, website, e-resources, account management
-show two links to the York University Library Information Page
-show resources on the York University Library Information Page
-show Ros Woodhouse’s website, show Sophie’ s course AK WRIT, Ilo’s course (Roberto Quinlan)