Using Moodle to Put Research into Practice

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Using Moodle to Put Research into Practice

• Becka Currant,
• University of Bradford

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Overview

• What is Moodle?
• Why use it?
• How have we used it?
• Issues to consider

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What is Moodle

• Open source course management system (CMS)
• Similar to a virtual learning environment (VLE)
  e.g. Blackboard

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Why Use Moodle?

• Need area to share ideas and files
• Accessible by all
• Protected from public access
• Low cost
• Flexible to accommodate differing needs
• Experience within AGCAS of using Moodle to design
  online learning course

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How Have We Used Moodle?

• Virtual PROP Greenhouse
• Discussion forums
• Space to share files and documents
• http//www.blogs.prospects.ac.uk/moodle/

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Issues to Consider

• Access
• Enrolling users
• Confidence of users
• Ownership
• Maintenance
• Wider dissemination