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Partnering for Learning with Moodle 2.8

Ludmila Smirnova, Ph.DMount Saint Mary College, USA

Dr. Nellie DeutschUniversity of Phoenix, Canada

Part 1: Introduction to the Workshop and Getting Acquainted (30 min): ● Moodle as a platform based on a Constructivist Approach with Pedagogy of

Engagement and Teaching as a Way to Learn.

Part 2: Learning and Teaching with Moodle (30 min): ● Learn how to navigate a Moodle course, use the rich editor with its

multimedia features and microphone capability (PoodLL), updating personal Moodle profile, and posting to the online discussion forums.

● Discuss the meaning of authentic learning and brainstorming ideas for collaborative lessons and projects.

● Choose the format for the course: fully online, blended, flipped.

Agenda for the Workshop

Part 3: Exploring Moodle Tools as Teachers and Managers (30 min) ● Explore and practice using the resources available on Moodle (labels, books,

web links, file links, web pages) ● Exploring and using the activities available on the Moodle (3 kinds of discussion

forums, choices, assignments, checklists)

Part 4: Applying Moodle Tools in Course Design (90 min): ● Practicing Moodle resources and activities and blocks as teacher and manager

of the Moodle Site ● Selecting appropriate tools for engaging students in active learning ● Designing assignments encouraging collaboration and active participation ● Developing a module on M4T website with the Moodle and Web 2.0 tools.

Part 5: Show and Tell (30 min) ● Presenting a Moodle units using

Movenote and/or Slidespeech ● Reflecting and sharing feedback on the

Moodle experience

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