A Look at Moodle 2
Length: 2 hrs
Place: VITTA – Forest Hill College
Presenter: Julian
Show and tell session
Can download the alpha build from
New text editor
Can set the sharing of files using webdap and have ldap enabled in the moodle.
Edumate have created process
Has the ability to create backups of the previous years course so that you have access to last years course.
Auto-link to work sheet to so that you can write the name of a sheet and it will create a link to the worksheet in the text.
Quiz editor is still not the best tool. Can upload quiz from hot potato.
Questions in quizzes can be tagged so they can be used and searched.
Save as you go function for creating a resource.
Current version has a data base tool.
Project management plug in called technical projects
Setting up Moodle at Secondary
Daily digest email used to remind of changes on wiki for staff handbook
Used external system with Moodle meant that they do not have to update twice to the external web site
Room bookings on Moodle
Student observations
Look at alfresco as a drag and drop file server.
Issues with getting this up and running with staff
• Xyrus is serious hardware investments for wireless
• Online course creation regular sessions or course over 3 to 4 weeks with impetuous due to pd hours requirement
• Stratify your pitch so that you can cater for differing needs of staff
• What do you start with? What creates enthusiasm. Assessment ongoing with instant feedback to students and staff. Student s access at home and for parents. Build independence as learners for students appeals to teachers. Start with using for the administrative side of school to allow staff to see what it looks like and get comfortable.
• Messaging with students to their email but not giving out email address.
• Try to create a private space to enable them to improve their skills but it must have a final purpose
• Gradebook stores and centralizes results
Parent access students moodle ….google this to find the code.
