What I know about the intricacies of Moodle may be limited, but I do know the idea behind it came about at a time when programming languages were evolving to allow for programs that were less logic driven and more data driven. We wouldn’t have the richness of games, programs, and dynamic websites without object oriented programming.
MOODLE is an acronym for Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment. There is some talk that the M originally stood for Martin (for the original creator, Martin Dougiamas) While it’s a romantic tale, I think Martin began and named the process of Modules, since they are a logical outcome of Object Oriented programming.
Moodle is the amazing open-source free software learning management system. It’s a learning management system like none I’ve ever used before. It’s intuitive, not clunky and complicated as Blackboard was when I first learned to use it.
Moodle can be managed by the people who are actually doing the teaching, so you don’t have to wait days to get a response to an email about adding a simple application to the LMS you’re using. It seems that, for once, if I can think about adding something to my Learning Management System then I can.... with Moodle.
Moodle can stand alone as an e-learning management system, or it can be used as a suite of online educational tools to enhance the process of e-learning, including: blending, flipping, collaborating, and tailoring your environment to meet the needs of your students through your work as the teacher and manager.
During an earlier Moodle MOOC webinar, the idea came out during the class that Moodle is also a Teacher Management System. That’s true. I believe it is a logical consequence of being a dynamic, data driven system. The fulfillment of this idea may explain its successful use by teachers everywhere.
There is a depth of modules, blocks, and activities that seems overwhelming to me now. That’s why I’m here in Moodle MOOC 8 to learn more about Moodle. Specifically, I want to learn so many topics like SCORM, flipping between online webinars to Moodle, and how to coordinate the whole process for your students and colleagues.
I found some interesting resources online, and I chose those that seemed most relevant. I selected those from universities, foundations, or schools.
You might enjoy reading the third source. It’s an interesting conversation in the Moodle Developer’s forum between Martin Dougiamas and a programmer working to add more value to the Moodle LMS at his school community. It’s very clear that these people really understand that open source is a wonderful way to access the minds of others who may have a cool idea that could improve Moodle even more.
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