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Christchurch New Zealand October 2009
Integrating new technologies to empower learning and transform leadership
A Taste of Moodleas a Primary School LMS
Presenter: Stephen GordonSunnybrae Normal School
A Taste of Moodle as a Primary School LMSMoodle @ Sunnybrae
– Our journey… so far! -
• LMS movement• LMS options• What is Moodle?• Why Moodle?• Moodling @ the Primary Level – First Year• Moodling @ the Primary Level – Second Year• Moodling @ the Primary Level – Future
Developments!
A Taste of Moodle as a Primary School LMS– LMS Movement-
• Last year still in its infancy
• This year the LMS movement has gathered momentum, a developing expectation, preferred providers announced, LMS roadshow sessions, provider sessions
Source: Ministry of Education 2009 Roadshow: Managed Learning Environments
Multiliteracies in The New Zealand CurriculumMultiliteracies is a dynamic, shifting set of literacy practices
that learners need in order to to participate in and contribute to 21st century society. Teachers can build on what they know about effective literacy practice, leverage the experiences and strengths that students bring to the classroom, and explore new learning opportunities. Our vision is for young people who will be confident, connected, actively involved, lifelong learners.
LMS
Resource Banks
Resource Banks Web
MailWeb Mail
WikiWiki
BlogBlog
Library SystemLibrary Systemeportfolioeportfolio
The LMS is connected to: resource banks; searching tools; web mail; e-portfolio tools; blogs; wikis; library systems; etc
Slide adapted from:Source: Ministry of Education 2009 Roadshow: Managed Learning Environments
A Taste of Moodle as a Primary School LMS– LMS Options -
• Various options have been narrowed and preferred shortlist identified by the Ministry
• My Classes, Ultranet, KnowledgeNet, Moodle,
• Each LMS has some unique features but all share a similar underlying function … e-learning.
What is Moodle?
Slide Image Source: uTube Moodle Presentation [Version 2.0, HD]
Creator: Martin Dougiamas, Creator: Martin Dougiamas, Perth, Western Perth, Western
Australia Australia
24.6 million registered users24.6 million registered users
2.3 million courses2.3 million courses
1.9 million teachers1.9 million teachers
199 countries 199 countries
Available in 78 languagesAvailable in 78 languages
Largest site – 200,000 usersLargest site – 200,000 users
Fast growing since 2003Fast growing since 2003
world facts world facts (September 2008)(September 2008)
Source: Slide Created by: Tomaz Lasic – Moodle Explained with LEGO http://human.edublogs.org
as a as a platformplatformthat comes with a great set of that comes with a great set of bricks.bricks.
ImagineImagine
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Source: Slide Created by: Tomaz Lasic – Moodle Explained with LEGO http://human.edublogs.org
Let’s imagine we can do four basic things Let’s imagine we can do four basic things with four basic colour brickswith four basic colour bricks
CommunicaCommunicatete
StoreStore
EvaluatEvaluatee
CollaboraCollaboratete
Source: Slide Created by: Tomaz Lasic – Moodle Explained with LEGO http://human.edublogs.org
FoldersFoldersFilesFiles
LinksLinks
WebpagWebpagee
LMS LMS packagepackage
DatabasDatabasee
LabelsLabelsPortfoliPortfoli
o*o*
We can We can store…store…
Source: Slide Created by: Tomaz Lasic – Moodle Explained with LEGO http://human.edublogs.org
MessagiMessagingngWe can We can
communicatcommunicate through…e through…
ForumsForums
CalendaCalendarr
DialoguDialoguee
RSSRSS
ChatrooChatroomm
Source: Slide Created by: Tomaz Lasic – Moodle Explained with LEGO http://human.edublogs.org
WorkshWorkshopop
We can We can collaborate collaborate through…through…
DatabasDatabasee
BlogBlog GlossarGlossaryy
WikiWiki
LessonLesson
ForumForumSocial Social network*network*
Source: Slide Created by: Tomaz Lasic – Moodle Explained with LEGO http://human.edublogs.org
SurveySurvey
AssignmAssignmentent
GradebooGradebookk
ChoiceChoice
QuizQuiz
ScalesScales
GradeGrade
RatingsRatings
We can We can evaluate evaluate
with…with…
Source: Slide Created by: Tomaz Lasic – Moodle Explained with LEGO http://human.edublogs.org
But we can get many other, compatible bricks But we can get many other, compatible bricks too.too.
Podcast
ELGG
MaharaCertificate
Polls
Timers
Games
Widgets
Calculators
these plus nearly 400 other compatible modules, plugins, blocks, filters, activities…
Google Apps
Individual Learning Plan
LAMS
OpenMeetings
Translate
HotPotatoes
Source: Slide Created by: Tomaz Lasic – Moodle Explained with LEGO http://human.edublogs.org
A Taste of Moodle as a Primary School LMS Moodle @ Sunnybrae
– Why Moodle? -
• Other LMS options being used in the cluster• KiwiSchools – option Moodle as a low cost
LMS.• Low cost hosting LMS balanced vs ease of
use/professional development costs – Managing the PIT!
Moodle @ Sunnybrae Moodling @ the Primary Level
Year 1 – Starting to crawl!
• Work with management to establish the template and the look of the different syndicate zone.
• Syndicate and teachers starting upload resources – files and weblinks for integrated units.
• Official Launch of LMS and e-learning!• Online ICT Survey – benchmark data• GATE writers – central portal for wiki work• Final Year of ICT PD contract! (Teacher Inquiry and
Personal Goals - Class Blogs
Moodle @ Sunnybrae Moodling @ the Primary Level Year 2 – First wobbly steps!
• How to sustain the momentum?• Link with teacher goal setting/appraisal• Sabbatical – see the developments areas to target, central
portal for students resources, ePortfolio developments• After school drop in sessions trouble-shooting – just in time
support.• CRT – eLearning opportunities, links, modelling, ePortfolio work• Online Student Survey – monitor use• e-Learning Expo to share developments and progress thus far!• Moodle Reference Group
Moodle @ Sunnybrae Moodling @ the Primary Level
Future Developments!• Explore more Moodle features!• Moodle Reference Group – have your input!• Moodle for New Zealand Schools• http://www.moodleinschools.org.nz/
Moodle @ Sunnybrae References/ Moodle Links
• http://snselearning.wikispaces.com/• http://www.moodleinschools.org.nz/• http://www.moodle.school.nz/• http://www.moodle.org.nz/• http://human.edublogs.org/moodle-tutorials-2-minute-
moodles/• www.minedu.govt.nz/studyawards2010
Contact Details: Stephen Gordon
Sunnybrae Normal [email protected]
Integrating new technologies to empower learning and transform leadership