LMS+-+Moodle

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Moodle: Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment = = || Moodle is an open source learning management system (LMS). Moodle is available online to download and install ([|http://www.moodle.org]). The advantage of a LMS is that students can login in from anywhere, anytime with an internet connection. You can use this interface to upload a variety of learning material: media type="youtube" key="I4mmMeMDMic" height="257" width="319" align="center" || For more information you can contact either iTeach21 for available courses to attend or your Connected Learning Coach. media type="youtube" key="4jY9KcHwIWI" height="249" width="308" align="left" media type="youtube" key="uQyqpVobDR4" height="265" width="292" align="right" || @http://moodle.org/support/ - For support in how to use a moodle create a login here and access many resources ||
 * = Description =
 * Word, PDF, PowerPoint, OneNote and video files
 * Forums and chats
 * Quizzes and surveys
 * TALE resources
 * Links to websites
 * Students can upload assessments for their courses
 * = How to use = || In order to use a moodle you must have access to a server that will host your moodle. There are a variety of methods to do this. Your school can download the free software and install it onto a computer/server within the school and host the moodle, or the school can pay for the moodle to be hosted for the school. There are a variety of companies that will host a moodle for your school. Western NSW DET provide this service. For further information contact the iTeach21 centre. ||
 * = Software = || You will need to have the free software downloaded onto a computer or server. This then has to be linked to the internet via a static IP address. Once this is completed all the access and editing is done via the internet and there is no specific software required on your computer. ||
 * =Pedagogy = || This Learning Management System allows access for students to classroom material, links, quizzes and further study whenever they need to access this material. It allows your classroom to operate in a virtual world 24/7. ||
 * = Tutorials = || Video tutorials for Moodle
 * = Resource links = || @http://moodle.com.au/ - The official Moodle website with software download