open source learning management system (aka “easy way to put courses online”)
DESCRIPTION
Open Source Learning Management System (aka “easy way to put courses online”) http://learn.humboldt.edu. Based on Moodle (Modular Object Orientated Distance Learning Environment). Designed by faculty, for faculty Used at over 1900 sites worldwide Translated into 40 different languages - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Open Source Learning
Management System
(aka “easy way to put
courses online”)
http://learn.humboldt.edu
• Designed by faculty, for faculty
• Used at over 1900 sites worldwide
• Translated into 40 different languages
• Built to be lightweight, intuitive, and feature rich.
Based on Moodle (Modular Object Orientated Distance
Learning Environment)
Moodle Blackboard
Discussion boards (peer review)
Chat
File upload/download
Online assessments
Cross platform WYSIWYG
Calendar (students can add events)
Modifiable
No digital whiteboard
Groups
Discussion boards (no peer review)
Chat
File upload/download
Online assessments
Windows only WYSIWYG
Calendar (no student events)
Not modifiable
Java Based digital whiteboard
Groups
• Who else is using Moodle?– CSU San Francisco – CSU Northridge– CSU Bakersfield CS Dept.– UC Irvine Distance Learning Center – UCLA, Graduate School of Education and
Information Studies– MIT Teacher Education Program – 1927 other sites from 93 countries
• Customizable • Visual HTML editor for both Mac and PC• Built-in Multimedia support (mp3, flash, video)
Benefits for HSU faculty:
Benefits for HSU faculty:
• Flexible assessment tools– timed quizzes, random question support,
cluster support, short essay, etc.
– multiple quiz import formats
Benefits for HSU faculty:
Benefits for HSU faculty:
• multiple quiz import formats
Benefits for HSU faculty:
• multiple quiz import formats
• In context help:
• Many assessable activities– Glossary– Journal– Forums– Workshop
• CD-Rom like online presentations
• Easy to create linear or non-linear web presentations via the lesson module
• These presentations can be assessed or not
• Lesson can be used for scenarios or simulations with random events
• Set course timings from one place
• Grade book with nice categorization and weighting features
• Advantages– More flexible assessment tools– Timed assessments work– More types of gradable activities– Can be modified to meet specific pedagogy
• Advantages– Custom languages
• Future Advantages:– Direct integration with LDAP (upcoming)– No student limits– Online shared folders (floppy drive sunset)
– Integrated ePortfolios
• Disadvantages– Less ability to change colors of buttons
– Fewer students know about it
• Support– Teacher manual under
help– Tools information and
demonstrations in the Introduction to Moodle course
– Free training sessions or one-on-one sessions from the CDC
– Free course development support from the CDC
– Student manual and Introduction course– Help Desk and CDC (for login/enrollment support)
• More information:– learn.humboldt.edu
– email • [email protected]
– Call 3633
– http://www.moodle.org
• Requesting a Moodle Course
– send email to [email protected] with your course’s CRN and your name (first and last).