KU Team Unit4 Presentation

1. Moodle 2.x Design and Layout
Tamla Terry
Karl Kiser
Thea Leonard
Jessica Medina
Jacqueline Murphy
Kaplan University
IX564: Design of Learning Environments
Dr. Lyndon Godsall

2. Agenda
Parts of the System – Jessica
Management of the System – Karl
LMS Launch – Jackie
Access Rights – Thea

3. Parts of the System
According to research suggestions for online
course content , our Moodle 2.x courses will
offer the following content (Khlaisang, 2010;
Simonson, Hudgins, & Orellana, 2009, p. 549;
Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., Albright, M., &
Zvacek, 2012, p. 128-131).
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Navigation
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Bread crumbing
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Discussion Board
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Wikis
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Glossaries
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Gradebook
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Resources: video, links,
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Assessments: Assignments & quizzes
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Messaging: Chat, email

4. Parts of the System
Bread crumbing
Discussion Board
Navigation bar
Figure 1. Screenshot adapted from: http://school.demo.moodle.net/

5. Parts of the System
Wiki
Glossary
Figure 2. Screenshot adapted from:
http://school.demo.moodle.net/

6. Parts of the System
Gradebook
Resources: Video
Figure 3. Screenshot adapted from:
http://school.demo.moodle.net/

7. Parts of the System
Assessments: Quiz
Messaging
Figure 4. Screenshot adapted from:
http://school.demo.moodle.net/

8. Management of the System
Moodle Administration
Personnel
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Coordinator for Online for Student Support Services
Coordinator, Instructional Technology for Distance
Education
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Chief Information Officer (CIO)
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Director of Network Operations
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Director of Distance and Weekend College
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EDP Systems Analysts (2)

9. Process Flowchart

10. IX564 – Moodle Screen Shot

11. MOODLE Launch!!

12. LMS: Moodle Launch
Boateng, B., & Boateng, K. (2006). Open Source LMS for
Management and E-Business Applications.
Consider the following:
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Faculty- initial and support Training needed
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Time needed to learn system tools and content
delivery.
Student- ability to have threaded discussions, share
data, engage in discussion
Cost-utilizing tools that benefits student needs
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Benefits should outweigh cost as a means of
prioritizing software inclusivity
Technology- Accessibility of technology tools Easy
access to technology tools, prioritize tools based on
learning outcomes

13. LMS: Moodle Launch (Cont’d)
Consider the following:
How to Install Moodle
How change the themes in Moodle
How to manage the courses in Moodle
How to Start the courses
How to add the activities
How to install each module
How to create a Moodle
How to upgrade in the LMS
Moodle.org .Retrieved from https://moodle.org/course/

14. LMS Moodle Launch Cont’d)
Important to Learners (LeFoe, 1998). Creating constructivist learning
environments on the web: The challenge in higher education. Proceedings
ASCILITE'98 Retrieved 2/17/14 ht
tp://cedir.uow.edu.au/ASCILITE98/asc98-pdf/lefoe00162.pdf:

15. LMS Moodle Launch Cont’d)
Support systems that will be in place will include
the following:
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Community Forums
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Report Tracker
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Moodle Documentation
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Rating Posts
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Facilitators Corner
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Translation
Wood, S. L. (2010). Technology for Teaching and Learning: Moodle as a Tool for Higher
Education. International Journal Of Teaching And Learning In Higher Education, 22(3), 299-307.

16. Potential Hidden Costs
LOW: Under $10,000
Average: $16.99 per person, 18 total people
Median: $5.83 per person, 18 total people
Reference: (2008). Moodle: A Low-Cost Solution for Successful e-Learning.
360°Report on Learning Management Systems retrieved from
http://www.learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/71/moodle-a-low-cost-solution-for-successful-e-learning

17. Access Rights

18. Security, Permissions and Access Analysis

19. References

20. References
Boateng, B., & Boateng, K. (2006). Open Source LMS for Management and E-Business
Applications.
Moodle.org .Retrieved from https://moodle.org/course/
(2008). Moodle: A Low-Cost Solution for Successful e-Learning
. 360°Report on Learning Management Systems retrieved from
http://www.learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/71/moodle-a-low-cost-solution-for-successful-e-learning
Rice, W. (2008). Moodle 1.9 E-learning Course Development : A Complete Guide to Successful
Learning Using Moodle 1.9. Birmingham, UK: Packet Pub.
Wood, S. L. (2010). Technology for Teaching and Learning: Moodle as a Tool for Higher
Education. International Journal Of Teaching And Learning In Higher Education, 22(3), 299-307.

21. References
Khlaisang, J. (2010). Proposed Models of Appropriate Website
and Courseware for E-Learning in Higher Education: Research
Based Design Models. Online Submission, retrieved from:
http://www.eric.ed.gov/contentdelivery/servlet/ERICServlet?
accno=ED515797
Moodle. (2014, June 14). Mount Orange School (Moodle 2.6
demo). Retrieved from: http://school.demo.moodle.net/
Simonson, M. R., Hudgins, T. L., & Orellana, A. (2009). The
Perfect Online Course : Best Practices for Designing and Teaching.
Charlotte, N.C.: IAP, Information Age Pub.
Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., Albright, M., & Zvacek, S.
(2012).Teaching and learning at a distance, Foundations of
distance education (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Prentice Hall.