Community Education Moodle Abigail Evans Sharon Hughes
So what is Moodle? modular object-oriented dynamic learning environment
The key 'building blocks' of Moodle: Learning spaces called “Courses” Resource links - to internal webpages \ files \ external websites Forums and chat for interactive discussion of ideas and concepts Calendars Quizzes Questionnaires Wikis Content - commercial content can be uploaded (SCORM packages)
How is Moodle being used in Caerphilly? Caerphilly Schools / Colleges LEA use for Learning Youth Services Community Education
Service area site: Caerphilly Youth Sites: Secondary Schools: Primary Schools:
Finally, how can Moodle benefit Adult Education? ‘Intranet’ Site (public areas for all staff) ‘Extranet’ Site (password protected areas) Different from school / college use Communication Tool – Upload Resources / Documents – Calendars – News Items – Forums – Surveys
Potential for collaboration between Centres/Subjects/other partners Communication tool can be with many user groups - calendars, news items, forums Very easy to use and update, by all staff Better communication with target audience Current news quick and easy to communicate Meetings / Courses / learning opportunities easier to signpost A online ‘dialogue’ possible between user communities Event Promotion Control over information published to make it timely and relevant
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