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Wikispaces has closed. What are your alternatives?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Let’s back up a moment: What is a wiki ? A wiki is a collaborative website that collects and organizes content created and revised by users. . The most well-known example of a wiki is Wikipedia but others include Wikimedia Commons and WikiHow. Build a wiki from scratch. Pre-designed sites for collaboration.

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4 Great Alternatives to Google Classroom

Ask a Tech Teacher

Beneylu is a little like Moodle with its highly-adaptable options but without the intimidation that accompanies any mention of the word ‘MoodleMoodle. Of all the LMSs available, none are as flexible, scalable, feature-rich, and affordable as the open-source Moodle. a database, wiki, or photo gallery .

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Moodle: The Unsung Hero of LMS Options

Ask a Tech Teacher

There are many LMSs to choose from, but none as flexible, scalable, feature-rich, and affordable as the open source ecosystem of Moodle. Moodle got its start years ago as a method to organize blended learning and online classes. For example, I stumbled my way through it with no programming experience or Moodle background at all.

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Some ideas for Course Management Systems and Apps

Educational Technology Guy

Moodle is free, but you have to pay to host it somewhere, or host it yourself. UPDATE: It has changed names to Lore [link] You can also use Blogs, Web sites , and Wiki''s to organize and share lesson materials, have discussions, and create assignments. Many of them cost money. There are some great, free alternatives available.

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The Wonderful World of Web Widgets

Learning in Hand

A web widget is a bit of code you can add to your website (or blog or wiki). Google Sites Weebly Wikispaces PBworks Wordpress Edublogs Squarespace Blogger KidBlog Canvas Moodle Sway One thing to keep in mind is that the web widget may not display properly (or at all) until you save or publish the webpage.

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Top Ten for Teching it Up

wwwatanabe

IE: Moodle (or Google Apps, GradeBook Wizard, or your Website – see Tracy''s SchoolWorld Site as an example of one). IE- Lisa chose Moodle. The two best choices for getting started with Moodle are to Link to outside Websites and to add a Forum for a discussion question. 1) Join/Create Wiki Projects. 9) Google Forms.

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Friday @ MACUL

The Electric Educator

Workshop #2: Using Moodle I am getting ready to dive into the world of Moodle next year by teaching a course on C.S. Lewis using the Moodle web interface. Tammy Maginity , technology coordinator at Pennfield Schools provided great information on the benefits and challenges of Moodle. Thanks for subscribing to my blog.

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