best moodle plugins for multi-language capabilities
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The Best Moodle Plugins for Multi-Language Capabilities
Presenter: Nimritta ParmarMoodle Specialist: Ben Young
E M P O W E R TA L E N T
Ben YoungDirector of eLearning
Solutions
Nimritta ParmarLMS Marketing
Specialist
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Today’s Topics
1. Moodle’s out-of-the-box multi-language features• Language packs• Language settings
2. Moodle plugins• Multi-Language Content Version2• Restrict by Language• Atto MultiLanguage Content Version 2
House Keeping
1. Audio2. Poll Q’s & Post-survey3. Q&A4. Follow-up email
• Do you currently use Moodle LMS?
– Yes, through a different vendor– Yes, self-hosted– No, not right now
Poll Question 1
Out-of-the-box: Language Packs
http://elearningindustry.com/lms-scalability-what-you-need-to-know
Language packs are used to change the language in Moodle’s interface.o Menu’s o Buttonso Settingso Labels
Over 100 built in language packs available!
Language Packs continued
http://www.trainanddevelop.ca/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-lms-for-your-business/
You have 2 options for installing multiple language packs:
• Installing from within Moodle• Installing manually
Moodle Plugins for Multi-Language
http://www.trainanddevelop.ca/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-lms-for-your-business/
The 3 Moodle plugins for multi-language capabilities
1. Multi-Language Content Version 22. Restrict by Language3. Atto MultiLanguage Content Version 2
#1 Multi-Language Content Version 2
http://www.trainanddevelop.ca/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-lms-for-your-business/
Content authored using the text-editor withinResources to be displayed or hidden based on a user’s language preference settings.
#2 Restrict by Language
http://www.trainanddevelop.ca/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-lms-for-your-business/
Restrict access to an activity or learning resources based on language settings in the user’s preference
#3 Atto MultiLanguage Content Version 2
Source: Brandon Hall Group, 2014
Facilitates the creation of multi-lingual content
• User friendly editing icon• Rich text editor (Atto)• Tag bodies of text with appropriate language
Poll Question 2
• How many distinct groups of users do you have using different languages? – 1– 2– 3– 4+
Questions? Ask Away
Ben YoungLMS Solutions
Specialist
I (think) I have the answers!
• Resources will be sent out in our follow-up email• PowerPoint• Recording• Satisfaction Survey
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