This document discusses two models for sharing Moodle sites: 1) A single shared site called Learning on the Loop that hosts multiple schools. 2) Moodle Networking (Mnet) used by NMIT Online which networks multiple Moodle/Mahara sites. It then provides more details on Learning on the Loop including usage policies, course enrolments, and issues. It also discusses NMIT Online and how Mnet allows sites to share users while controlling access. Finally, it acknowledges contributions to improving Mnet and possible future developments.

1. Sharing your MoodleMoodle (mini) MootWellington, 2010David Sturrock, NMIT

2. Two modelsSingle shared site – Learning on the Loop hosting 3+ schools (http://learningon.theloop.school.nz) Moodle Networking (Mnet) – NMIT Online networked with multiple Moodle/Mahara sites (http://ecampus.nmit.ac.nz)

3. Learning on the LoopEstablished 2007 to support The LoopTaster/collaboration site, relationships, potential bridging to NMITCheap LMS solution (share hosting costs)3 schools using as LMS, 2 more consideringApprox 400 courses, 600+ active users

4. How it worksEstablished usage policiesImplementation, admin & supportCreate categories for each schoolSingle contact & category manager roleAccount creation (manual, Loop SQL export), MoE MLE project sponsoring SSO pilotTheming, home page & myMoodleCourse enrolments – enrolments keys

5. IssuesNavigation expectationsUser managementEnrolment processLack of collaborative initiativesDiffering expectations for site wide settingsCosts of adding 3rd party modules and major version upgrades

6. FutureMore schools & increase collaboration, exchange and inter-school PD/supportAdd other features (SMS linking, bulk enrolments)Link with other services (ePortfolio, repositories, Individual learning plans)Become a regional hub for independent Moodle sites

7. NMIT OnlineSmall polytechnic, using since 2005Approx 350 active courses; 210 web supported48 web enhanced38 fully online1700 active users in 2010Restructuring for 2011, including shedding qualifications

8. TANZ

9. The TANZ MyLearn Network Pilot 2008Creating a Flexible eLearning Network

10. Mnet overviewAllows sites to share authenticated usersControls who can roam between sites and what theme they see, share logsPublish selected courses for enrolmentLocal site enrols users on remote courses as students, one by one*Local site cannot assign users to other roles on remote courses*

11. TANZ Network Pilot 2008TeachingNZDB 541MarketingTeachingNZDB 130Org & Management.TeachingNZDB 630LeadershipTANZ myLearnHub hosting 6 NZ Dip Bus PapersTeachingNZDB 400Accounting PrinciplesTeachingNZDB 510Commercial LawTeachingNZDB 550Business Computing

12. MNet models now in useLinking to common service sites – Mahara, LoopDistributed model – NMIT students study NZ Dip Bus courses with EIT & CPITHub – TANZ FLM courses on myLearn, TANZ project & staff development courses on Network Support

13. NMIT NZ Dip Bus optionsStudentsTeachingNZDB 630LeadershipTeachingNZDB 510Commercial Law

14. First Line ManagementStudents & TeacherStudents & TeacherStudents & TeacherTANZ myLearnFirst Line Mgmt coursesStudents & TeacherStudents & TeacherStudents & Teacher

15. TANZ Network Support SiteTANZ Network Support site - projects & PD

16. ImprovementsDocumenting processesNet admin roleDevelopments (1.9 & hopefully core 2.1)Role mappingRole assignment via “shell” coursesSupport for multiple MNet versionsPossible future developmentsGroups and grades

17. AcknowledgementsKeith Tyler-Smith - TANZ project 2008TANZ & University of Waikato jointly funding latest developmentsPeter Bulmer (Catalyst)Teresa Gibbison (U of W), Rachel Pringle (TANZ), David Sturrock (NMIT)