The document discusses Moodle, an open-source learning management system. Moodle allows for online courses and has over 1.1 million users in 222 countries. It can be used to facilitate discussions, assign work, add quizzes and journals, and provide additional learning materials like links and files. Moodle offers tools for collaboration, individualized activities, scheduling, and sharing resources. The document addresses common concerns teachers have about using online learning and Moodle, and provides responses on how Moodle can enhance classroom learning.

1. Suzanna Tornberg

2.  Moodle is abbreviated for Modular Object-
Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment and
was created for online courses.
 Moodle is a course (or learning) management
system(CMS, LMS) or a virtual learning
environment (VLE).
 It is a free web application for designing
effective online learning sites.

4.  Has been operating online for over 8 years
 Over 1.1 million users in 222 countries
 United States has the largest number of
registrations

5.  Moodle can be used to facilitate discussions
regarding content and lessons.
 Assignments can be written up for students
to refer to.
 Links can be attached for additional learning.

6.  Quizzes can be taken online and added to the
grade book.
 Students can type in journals.
 Wikis can be used for collaborative projects.

7.  Extension activities include Hyperlinks to
extend research:
◦ Web pages, images, MP3 files, videos
 Individualized sites for ability level activities
 Academic calendar to schedule projects, test
and other important dates
 Glossary of content

8.  Common document sharing
 Links to Wiki, Google-docs, Blogs
 Chat modules allow real-time discussions
 Teacher or student surveys
 Email to classmates

9.  “It’s too overwhelming of a task to maintain”.
◦ Every project starts with small steps. Lemke and
Coughlin (2009) state to start with a backwards
design process. As with any lesson, what is the
standard students know or do? Then ask how could
they demonstrate their learning.

10.  “Students are just playing games on the
computer”.
In order for substantial learning to occur it must be
done as authentic learning. Collaborative projects
are one form of Constructivism learning theory.
Technological projects can have meaning, or value
in the real world. Students build a schema of
expertise through communication and collaboration
with others (Lemke & Coughlin, 2009).

11.  “How is it different than what I do in class?”
◦ Moodle is an extension to what you do in class.
Since 60% of learners are visual learners having
written assignments and numerous visual aides are
of great benefit (Gillard & Bailey, 2007). In addition,
lessons, class work, and homework can be listed on
the Moodle page for off-site access for absent
students or students who need organizational help.

12.  Gillard, S., & Bailey, D. (2007). Technology in
the classroom: Overcoming obstacles,
reaping rewards. The International Journal of
Learning, 14(1), 87–93.
Lemke, C., & Coughlin, E. (2009). The change
agents. Educational Leadership, 67(1), 54–59.