INTERACTIVE TOOLKIT
moodle is a free and open-source learning management system written in PHP and is used to create custom websites with online courses and allows for community-sourced plugins.
Maturity Rate* (2002)
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Difficulty in the start time lessons
How easy/difficult it is to use it the first time.
Online / Downloadable
- Strenght: It is a learning platform used to augment and move existing learning environments online. Very customizable. As it is an open source platform it allows many customization options. Zero cost.
- Weakness: Graphical interface is not very advanced. The interface does not offer many new features compared to other platforms.
- Skills: Digital Skills; Methodological Skill; Personal Skill; Social Skill.
- Pedagogical approach: Learning Management system.
- Mode: Blended; Online; Hybrid; Hyflex.
- Timing: 15’ or less; 15’-60’; 60’-90’; 90’-120’; >120’
- Group size: 1-10; 11-15; 16-30; 31-80; 80+
- Teaching and learning: Learning Management system.
- Empowering learners: Facilitating learner’s digital competence.
- Devices available: Pc, touchscreen devices, smartphone, tablet.
moodle
moodle is a free and open-source learning management system written in PHP and distributed under the GNU General Public License.
moodle is used for blended learning, distance education, flipped classroom and other online learning projects in schools, universities, workplaces and other sectors. moodle is used to create custom websites with online courses and allows for community-sourced plugins.
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Pedagogical background
The stated philosophy of moodle includes a constructivist and social constructionist approach to education, emphasizing that learners (and not just teachers) can contribute to the educational experience. Using these pedagogical principles, moodle provides an environment for learning communities.
moodle was originally developed by Martin Dougiamas with the goal of helping educators create online courses and a focus on interaction and collaborative construction of content. The first version of moodle was released on 20 August 2002 and it continues to be actively developed.
moodle is a learning platform used to augment and move existing learning environments online. As an E-learning tool, moodle developed a number of features now considered standard for learning management systems, such as a calendar and gradebook.
Plugins, custom graphical themes, mobile responsive web design, and a moodle mobile app are available to customize each individuals experience on the platform.
moodle’s mobile app is available on Google Play, App Store (iOS), F-Droid (Android FLOSS repository), and the Windows Phone Store.
Use cases/examples of usage: (tutorial)
Strenght: Very customizable. As it is an open source platform it allows many customization options. Zero cost. The platform is free. It couldn’t be cheaper. Multitude of communities. Being the most used education platform, it has many and varied communities. Compatible with any browser. It works in any browser and operating system. Great Accessibility.
Weakness: Graphical interface is not very advanced. The interface does not offer many new features compared to other platforms. It can sometimes be difficult to use. Some environments are somewhat complex, may be uncomfortable for novice users. Fragile security. Depending on the security policies and technical infrastructure at the time of installation. A small server failure or internet service downtime can leave the user without the possibility of using it for quite some time.
People opinion about the tool: https://www.trustradius.com/products/moodle/reviews
Similar Tool: Canvas; Google Classroom; Edmodo; Learndash.
Technical and operational requirements: Moodle’s mobile app is available on Google Play, App Store (iOS), F-Droid (Android FLOSS repository), and the Windows Phone Store.
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