1. Using Moodle to Put Research into Practice Becka Currant, University of Bradford

2. Overview  What is Moodle?  Why use it?  How have we used it?  Issues to consider

3. What is Moodle  Open source course management system (CMS)  Similar to a virtual learning environment (VLE) e.g. Blackboard

5. Why Use Moodle?  Need area to share ideas and files  Accessible by all  Protected from public access  Low cost  Flexible to accommodate differing needs  Experience within AGCAS of using Moodle to design online learning course

6. How Have We Used Moodle?  Virtual PROP Greenhouse  Discussion forums  Space to share files and documents  http://www.blogs.prospects.ac.uk/ moodle/ http://www.blogs.prospects.ac.uk/ moodle/

7. Issues to Consider  Access  Enrolling users  Confidence of users  Ownership  Maintenance  Wider dissemination