Back in 2012, Jason Blanchard wrote an article for Edudemic about the problems with Course management systems (CMSs), such as Blackboard and Moodle. At that time, CMSs were centralized platforms that host software tools essential for online course instructors and students. CMS tools often offered: a way for professors to upload content, like lectures, notes, […]. The post Whatever Happened to Course Management Systems? appeared first on Edudemic. MORE
Students can use the web versions of Edmodo, Schoology, Google Classroom, Moodle, and other online services to turn in PDFs, Office documents, Pages files, Keynote slideshows, or any other kind of file. Apple has released iOS 9 as a free update for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. MORE
Classroom teachers are using tools like Google Apps for Education, iCloud, Moodle, Office365, Chromebooks, iPads at an ever increasing rate. As we put more and more data into "the cloud," keeping your data safe, secure, and away from prying eyes is more important than ever! MORE
To attend the sessions you need to register, but the conference is free (make sure you follow both registration steps to get into the Moodle!): [link]. The normal Classroom 2.0 MORE
Image source Making the Most of Moodle With Plug-Ins I thought these plugins, and Leona’s insights, would be of interest to some Moodle users and applaud Leona’s willingness to experiment. MORE
Moodle is an open source free cloud-based learning platform used by over 96 million people to create over 11 million courses. The problem with Moodle and what stops many educators from using it has nothing to do with its flexible and scalable platform. MORE
Unplag can be integrated with LMSes like Blackboard, Sakai, Moodle and Canvas. . Many schools have adopted plagiarism detectors and Unplag is an online tools for teachers and students designed to support academic integrity. MORE
Joyce is best known for her Moodle Tools for Teachers model which has been translated into more than a dozen languages. Recently, in the wake of the #blimage blogging challenge I've been thinking about the power of photos and images. MORE
Understanding the use of Moodle and Google in a student-led, hybrid/blended class setting. Ideally, teachers would essentially complete a project during which they would master the following terms: SAMR/TPACK, Flipped Model, Active Learning Environment, Project-Based Learning, Blended and Hybrid Learning, Moodle/Google Classroom, and Personalized and Individualized Learning. MORE
I was able to easily upload it to their cloud service, then I received an embed code which I used to embed into our course on Moodle: Students may view the presentation as shown or full screen. I get so excited when I use an app that works with our LMS! MORE
Moodle , one of the most widely used learning management system across the world today. Moodle’s “flexible modularity” allows anyone to “build the perfect LMS.”. Key to its growth, he shares, is the ability to nurture a global community of partner businesses (which make up a “major source” of Moodle’s revenues) and staunch loyalists who volunteer their time to improve the open-source platform. As a platform Moodle allows everybody to make their own LMS. MORE
Examples of popular LMS’s: Schoology, Edmodo, Haiku, Canvas, Moodle or Blackboard. Tweet Google Classroom is a great companion for classes that are using an LMS. Google Classroom and your LMS are not mutually exclusive. There are great reasons to use both. MORE
I always use unlisted as I then embed the video into our learning management system (Moodle). [ This guest post by Timothy A Lepczyk also also appeared on his own blog, Eduhacker, today. --@JBJ ]. When I first heard that Google was discontinuing Hangouts on Air, I panicked. MORE
The end of week quiz must have been born from necessity, a form of feedback that was made super simple by the Scantron (thankfully I skipped them in my classes but sadly still managed to mirror the experience with Moodle quizzes). It may take a bit more effort to initially setup (no way it’s as hard as building a Moodle quiz) but once it’s done, the time savings alone are worth it. Technology is more than just a tool, it is a total game changer. MORE
Moodle is free, but you have to pay to host it somewhere, or host it yourself. There are a lot of course management tools available for educators, including Blackboard and PowerSchool, that allow educators to do attendance, grading, post and organize resources and lessons, and interact with students. Many of them cost money. There are some great, free alternatives available. Here''s a list, in no particular order. Google Classroom - web based, integrated with Google Apps, easy to use. MORE
Thanks to Moodle and Google Docs for that. While a part of me missed being at school (and not because I didn’t want to make lesson plans for subs, I didn’t need to with Moodle!), In my teacher life, I spent a considerable amount of time out of the classroom. MORE
When I am designing Moodle courses, I will sometimes only need small parts of videos to embed. Today (April 23, 2014) is the 9th Anniversary of the first video ever being uploaded to YouTube. You can still see that first video here. MORE
I have seen cases where one school has one teacher using Edmodo, another Schoology, another eChalk, another Google Classroom, and yet another Moodle. A 2014 study indicates that 46% of U.S. MORE
Try Edmodo , Google Classroom , Schoology , Moodle, Edublogs , Haiku Learning, Wikis , or Google Apps for Education. “Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.” – Bill Gates. Recently, I conducted a webinar for SimpleK12’s technology day, Technophobe to Technoninja. MORE
Learning management systems, like Blackboard and Moodle, have helped educators manage assignments. However, the LMS can be an obstacle to letting students take their work with them while connecting. [[ This is a content summary only. MORE
When I am designing Moodle courses, I will sometimes only need small parts of videos to embed. Today (April 23, 2012) is the 7th Anniversary of the first video ever being uploaded to YouTube. You can still see that first video here. Many districts are realizing the potential that YouTube learning can have in the classroom. There are lots of great videos and channels out there on 1000''s of topics. I have put together a list of some of my favorite tools to use with YouTube. MORE
Teaching with Moodle: An introduction. Moodle via Independent. 50 Free Online Courses For Teachers: Spring 2015. by Class Central. Below is a list of 50 free online courses for teachers for Spring 2015, aggregated by Class Central. Education & Teaching (50). MORE
A year ago, I created a technology course on Moodle for Spanish teachers as part of the Ministry of Education of Spain. Included in the Digital Ideas Advent Calendar with a new idea each day! Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action. – Peter Drucker. The teachers are very new to web tools, developing Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) and are currently teaching full time. MORE
It is marketing the solution as a professional development tool that can help faculty learn how to use classroom tools such as Moodle, Adobe Captivate and learning management systems. LinkedIn loves to learn. Today the social media site for professionals. announced an online learning portal with thousands of courses aimed at helping individuals pivot or pick up new skills for their careers. MORE
Most of us by now are familiar with open learning , and many could describe their use of open source software such as Moodle, Mahara, Linux and Open Office. There is much talk about openness in education. MORE
Moodle Share – MoodleShare is a community of Moodlers sharing their Moodles, Moodle Sites, and Moodle Lessons. Moodle Exchange – Shares Moodle courses and other content useful for Moodle teachers. MORE
The world’s most widely-used learning platform presents Moodle for School, a MoodleCloud hosted solution specifically designed for K-12 educational environments. Moodle, an open source learning platform, announced Moodle for School, the latest initiative from MoodleCloud. MORE
One of the most useful examples I saw this year was at a Moodle conference where in the digital conference guide was a QR next to each session. MORE
But LMSs, such as Canvas, Blackboard and Moodle, are like closets; they’re good for storing stuff behind a closed door. Everyone has an opinion when it comes to issues facing higher education. But there are a few things we know for certain: Textbook and tuition costs are too high, student engagement is too low, and students want choice in how they learn. Plus, there are new literacies that are not yet addressed in formal curriculum. MORE
A year ago, I created a technology course on Moodle for Spanish teachers as part of the Ministry of Education of Spain. Included in the Digital Ideas Advent Calendar with a new idea each day! Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action. – Peter Drucker. The teachers are very new to web tools, developing Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) and are currently teaching full time. MORE
Classroom is not a complete classroom solution; it must be used alongside perennial favorites such as Edmodo, Hapara Teacher Dashboard, Moodle, etc. For the first time, Google has designed a product for a specific industry. Fortunately for educators, that product is for them! Google Classroom is a brand new tool designed to help ease the burden of sharing and receiving assignments from students. MORE
Learning Management & Course Management Systems Professional Development Workshops & Conferences LMS training online moodle pd moodle training online moodle courseOkay, so let’s be honest. MORE
These are a few free options- Edmodo , Schoology , Educlipper , Google Classroom , Edublogs , Weebly , Moodle , Edubuncee , Blendspace , PBWorks , Wikispaces , and Haiku Learning. “The “Flipped Classroom” starts with one question: what is the best use of my face-to-face class time?” ” – Jonathan Bergmann. We can flip the traditional model of instruction to help support all our students! MORE
Linking Google Apps with Moodle MoodleRooms has a pretty slick Google Apps/Moodle integration. It provides SSO between the services, syncs your Google and Moodle accounts, and allows you to add a Google Apps "block" that connects with Gmail, Docs, and Calendar. When a student is submitting a file through a Moodle "drop box" they also have the option of selecting a file from their Google Docs Account. MORE
While many schools and districts continue to use existing learning management systems, such as Blackboard, Canvas , Moodle and Schoology , Google’s Classroom platform is increasingly catching teachers’ eyes. Over the last two years, Google has taken its popular applications and outfitted it for the classroom. MORE
When I am designing Moodle courses, I will sometimes only need small parts of videos to embed. This is the fifth post in my Summer Learning Series. These are short posts with tools, tips and resources for you to try something new this summer or something you can take to the classroom in the Fall. First was Collaborative Learning With Edmodo and then we followed up with Learning With Hashtags. Then we looked at TED Talks. Our last post centered around Twitter chats. MORE
I used Moodle to do this in my classroom, and have made a short video explaining how I hacked Moodle to create thousands of different tests for the same unit. Recently I have been helping a number of teachers move from a flipped classroom to the Flipped Mastery classroom. MORE
Articles How To Updates classroom tools edmodo featured Learning management system LMS MoodleLearning management systems may have come onto the education scene relatively recently, but they’ve come to play a huge role in many classrooms. As of 2014, the LMS industry was made up of at least 350 systems, worth over $2.5 billion. For schools and districts, that’s an overwhelming amount of choice; but there are a […]. MORE
I wonder if that holds true across other LMS tools (Moodle, Sakai, Canvas, etc). How do instructors and learners use learning management systems? Blackboard shared some interesting stats about what people actually do with their LMS. MORE
Here are some popular technology anchors: Google Apps for Education (now called G Suite for Education) Office 365 from Microsoft iOS from Apple Moodle This is NOT an exhaustive list; just a few representative tools. MORE
In this online training series, students will learn how to get the most out of their Moodle courses. Techlearning Resources PD Tips MORE
I put that outline into an online learning management system (Moodle at the time, I pre-date Google Classroom) and proceeded to pull in a ton of relevant content from many different sources, which I continuously updated, modified and adjusted every year. MORE
She is a Google Certified Trainer, a Google Certified Innovator, Apple Distinguished Educator, and Moodle Course Creator Certified. His education is in Educational Psychology, and holds certifications as a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer, and Moodle and Linux specialist. MORE
Moodle Related Topics eSchool News
JUNE 16, 2016
The world’s most widely-used learning platform presents Moodle for School, a MoodleCloud hosted solution specifically designed for K-12 educational environments. Moodle, an open source learning platform, announced Moodle for School, the latest initiative from MoodleCloud.
EmergingEdTech
JANUARY 13, 2016
Image source Making the Most of Moodle With Plug-Ins I thought these plugins, and Leona’s insights, would be of interest to some Moodle users and applaud Leona’s willingness to experiment.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 27, 2017
Moodle is an open source free cloud-based learning platform used by over 96 million people to create over 11 million courses. The problem with Moodle and what stops many educators from using it has nothing to do with its flexible and scalable platform.
Edsurge
MAY 2, 2017
Moodle , one of the most widely used learning management system across the world today. Moodle’s “flexible modularity” allows anyone to “build the perfect LMS.”. Key to its growth, he shares, is the ability to nurture a global community of partner businesses (which make up a “major source” of Moodle’s revenues) and staunch loyalists who volunteer their time to improve the open-source platform. As a platform Moodle allows everybody to make their own LMS.
Edudemic
APRIL 12, 2016
Articles How To Updates classroom tools edmodo featured Learning management system LMS MoodleLearning management systems may have come onto the education scene relatively recently, but they’ve come to play a huge role in many classrooms. As of 2014, the LMS industry was made up of at least 350 systems, worth over $2.5 billion. For schools and districts, that’s an overwhelming amount of choice; but there are a […].
MindShift
FEBRUARY 13, 2015
Learning management systems, like Blackboard and Moodle, have helped educators manage assignments. However, the LMS can be an obstacle to letting students take their work with them while connecting. [[ This is a content summary only.
Class Tech Tips
NOVEMBER 28, 2015
Unplag can be integrated with LMSes like Blackboard, Sakai, Moodle and Canvas. . Many schools have adopted plagiarism detectors and Unplag is an online tools for teachers and students designed to support academic integrity.
Bryan Alexander
OCTOBER 29, 2016
I wonder if that holds true across other LMS tools (Moodle, Sakai, Canvas, etc). How do instructors and learners use learning management systems? Blackboard shared some interesting stats about what people actually do with their LMS.
The Electric Educator
MARCH 16, 2012
Linking Google Apps with Moodle MoodleRooms has a pretty slick Google Apps/Moodle integration. It provides SSO between the services, syncs your Google and Moodle accounts, and allows you to add a Google Apps "block" that connects with Gmail, Docs, and Calendar. When a student is submitting a file through a Moodle "drop box" they also have the option of selecting a file from their Google Docs Account.
The Web20Classroom
APRIL 23, 2014
When I am designing Moodle courses, I will sometimes only need small parts of videos to embed. Today (April 23, 2014) is the 9th Anniversary of the first video ever being uploaded to YouTube. You can still see that first video here.
Educational Technology Guy
DECEMBER 23, 2014
Moodle is free, but you have to pay to host it somewhere, or host it yourself. There are a lot of course management tools available for educators, including Blackboard and PowerSchool, that allow educators to do attendance, grading, post and organize resources and lessons, and interact with students. Many of them cost money. There are some great, free alternatives available. Here''s a list, in no particular order. Google Classroom - web based, integrated with Google Apps, easy to use.
The Web20Classroom
JULY 22, 2013
When I am designing Moodle courses, I will sometimes only need small parts of videos to embed. This is the fifth post in my Summer Learning Series. These are short posts with tools, tips and resources for you to try something new this summer or something you can take to the classroom in the Fall. First was Collaborative Learning With Edmodo and then we followed up with Learning With Hashtags. Then we looked at TED Talks. Our last post centered around Twitter chats.
The Electric Educator
JUNE 25, 2014
Classroom is not a complete classroom solution; it must be used alongside perennial favorites such as Edmodo, Hapara Teacher Dashboard, Moodle, etc. For the first time, Google has designed a product for a specific industry. Fortunately for educators, that product is for them! Google Classroom is a brand new tool designed to help ease the burden of sharing and receiving assignments from students.
The Web20Classroom
APRIL 23, 2012
When I am designing Moodle courses, I will sometimes only need small parts of videos to embed. Today (April 23, 2012) is the 7th Anniversary of the first video ever being uploaded to YouTube. You can still see that first video here. Many districts are realizing the potential that YouTube learning can have in the classroom. There are lots of great videos and channels out there on 1000''s of topics. I have put together a list of some of my favorite tools to use with YouTube.
Turning Learning On Its Head
MARCH 20, 2016
I used Moodle to do this in my classroom, and have made a short video explaining how I hacked Moodle to create thousands of different tests for the same unit. Recently I have been helping a number of teachers move from a flipped classroom to the Flipped Mastery classroom.
TeachThought - Learn better.
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
Teaching with Moodle: An introduction. Moodle via Independent. 50 Free Online Courses For Teachers: Spring 2015. by Class Central. Below is a list of 50 free online courses for teachers for Spring 2015, aggregated by Class Central. Education & Teaching (50).
Learning in Hand
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Students can use the web versions of Edmodo, Schoology, Google Classroom, Moodle, and other online services to turn in PDFs, Office documents, Pages files, Keynote slideshows, or any other kind of file. Apple has released iOS 9 as a free update for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
Edudemic
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Back in 2012, Jason Blanchard wrote an article for Edudemic about the problems with Course management systems (CMSs), such as Blackboard and Moodle. At that time, CMSs were centralized platforms that host software tools essential for online course instructors and students. CMS tools often offered: a way for professors to upload content, like lectures, notes, […]. The post Whatever Happened to Course Management Systems? appeared first on Edudemic.
The Electric Educator
OCTOBER 3, 2016
Here are some popular technology anchors: Google Apps for Education (now called G Suite for Education) Office 365 from Microsoft iOS from Apple Moodle This is NOT an exhaustive list; just a few representative tools.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
Understanding the use of Moodle and Google in a student-led, hybrid/blended class setting. Ideally, teachers would essentially complete a project during which they would master the following terms: SAMR/TPACK, Flipped Model, Active Learning Environment, Project-Based Learning, Blended and Hybrid Learning, Moodle/Google Classroom, and Personalized and Individualized Learning.
Turning Learning On Its Head
JUNE 12, 2016
I have seen cases where one school has one teacher using Edmodo, another Schoology, another eChalk, another Google Classroom, and yet another Moodle. A 2014 study indicates that 46% of U.S.
ProfHacker
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
I always use unlisted as I then embed the video into our learning management system (Moodle). [ This guest post by Timothy A Lepczyk also also appeared on his own blog, Eduhacker, today. --@JBJ ]. When I first heard that Google was discontinuing Hangouts on Air, I panicked.
Learning with 'e's
APRIL 7, 2014
Most of us by now are familiar with open learning , and many could describe their use of open source software such as Moodle, Mahara, Linux and Open Office. There is much talk about openness in education.
Learning with 'e's
AUGUST 23, 2015
Joyce is best known for her Moodle Tools for Teachers model which has been translated into more than a dozen languages. Recently, in the wake of the #blimage blogging challenge I've been thinking about the power of photos and images.
There is no box
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
The end of week quiz must have been born from necessity, a form of feedback that was made super simple by the Scantron (thankfully I skipped them in my classes but sadly still managed to mirror the experience with Moodle quizzes). It may take a bit more effort to initially setup (no way it’s as hard as building a Moodle quiz) but once it’s done, the time savings alone are worth it. Technology is more than just a tool, it is a total game changer.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
While many schools and districts continue to use existing learning management systems, such as Blackboard, Canvas , Moodle and Schoology , Google’s Classroom platform is increasingly catching teachers’ eyes. Over the last two years, Google has taken its popular applications and outfitted it for the classroom.
WJU EdTech
MARCH 11, 2015
I was able to easily upload it to their cloud service, then I received an embed code which I used to embed into our course on Moodle: Students may view the presentation as shown or full screen. I get so excited when I use an app that works with our LMS!
There is no box
APRIL 22, 2015
Thanks to Moodle and Google Docs for that. While a part of me missed being at school (and not because I didn’t want to make lesson plans for subs, I didn’t need to with Moodle!), In my teacher life, I spent a considerable amount of time out of the classroom.
Edsurge
APRIL 28, 2017
But LMSs, such as Canvas, Blackboard and Moodle, are like closets; they’re good for storing stuff behind a closed door. Everyone has an opinion when it comes to issues facing higher education. But there are a few things we know for certain: Textbook and tuition costs are too high, student engagement is too low, and students want choice in how they learn. Plus, there are new literacies that are not yet addressed in formal curriculum.
There is no box
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
I put that outline into an online learning management system (Moodle at the time, I pre-date Google Classroom) and proceeded to pull in a ton of relevant content from many different sources, which I continuously updated, modified and adjusted every year.
EdTechTeam
JANUARY 5, 2017
She is a Google Certified Trainer, a Google Certified Innovator, Apple Distinguished Educator, and Moodle Course Creator Certified. His education is in Educational Psychology, and holds certifications as a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer, and Moodle and Linux specialist.
Teacher Reboot Camp
FEBRUARY 13, 2016
Try Edmodo , Google Classroom , Schoology , Moodle, Edublogs , Haiku Learning, Wikis , or Google Apps for Education. “Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.” – Bill Gates. Recently, I conducted a webinar for SimpleK12’s technology day, Technophobe to Technoninja.
The Electric Educator
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
Classroom teachers are using tools like Google Apps for Education, iCloud, Moodle, Office365, Chromebooks, iPads at an ever increasing rate. As we put more and more data into "the cloud," keeping your data safe, secure, and away from prying eyes is more important than ever!
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
APRIL 29, 2011
To attend the sessions you need to register, but the conference is free (make sure you follow both registration steps to get into the Moodle!): [link]. The normal Classroom 2.0
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
It is marketing the solution as a professional development tool that can help faculty learn how to use classroom tools such as Moodle, Adobe Captivate and learning management systems. LinkedIn loves to learn. Today the social media site for professionals. announced an online learning portal with thousands of courses aimed at helping individuals pivot or pick up new skills for their careers.
Teacher Reboot Camp
DECEMBER 9, 2014
A year ago, I created a technology course on Moodle for Spanish teachers as part of the Ministry of Education of Spain. Included in the Digital Ideas Advent Calendar with a new idea each day! Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action. – Peter Drucker. The teachers are very new to web tools, developing Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) and are currently teaching full time.
21st Century Educational Technology and Learning
MAY 23, 2015
Moodle Share – MoodleShare is a community of Moodlers sharing their Moodles, Moodle Sites, and Moodle Lessons. Moodle Exchange – Shares Moodle courses and other content useful for Moodle teachers.
The Web20Classroom
JANUARY 2, 2012
One of the most useful examples I saw this year was at a Moodle conference where in the digital conference guide was a QR next to each session.
Teacher Reboot Camp
OCTOBER 2, 2015
These are a few free options- Edmodo , Schoology , Educlipper , Google Classroom , Edublogs , Weebly , Moodle , Edubuncee , Blendspace , PBWorks , Wikispaces , and Haiku Learning. “The “Flipped Classroom” starts with one question: what is the best use of my face-to-face class time?” ” – Jonathan Bergmann. We can flip the traditional model of instruction to help support all our students!
Teacher Reboot Camp
DECEMBER 9, 2014
A year ago, I created a technology course on Moodle for Spanish teachers as part of the Ministry of Education of Spain. Included in the Digital Ideas Advent Calendar with a new idea each day! Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action. – Peter Drucker. The teachers are very new to web tools, developing Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) and are currently teaching full time.
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