Christchurch New Zealand October 2009

1. Christchurch New Zealand October 2009 A Taste of Moodle as a Primary School LMS Presenter: Stephen Gordon Sunnybrae Normal School Integrating new technologies to empower learning and transform leadership

2. A Taste of Moodle as a Primary School LMSMoodle @ Sunnybrae – Our journey… so far! - • LMS movement • LMS options • What is Moodle? • Why Moodle? • Moodling @ the Primary Level – First Year • Moodling @ the Primary Level – Second Year • Moodling @ the Primary Level – Future Developments!

3. A Taste of Moodle as a Primary School LMS– LMS Movement- • Last year still in its infancy • This year the LMS movement has gathered momentum, a developing expectation, preferred providers announced, LMS roadshow sessions, provider sessions

4. Multiliteracies in The New Zealand Curriculum Multiliteracies is a dynamic, shifting set of literacy practices that learners need in order to to participate in and contribute to 21st century society. Teachers can build on what they know about effective literacy practice, leverage the experiences and strengths that students bring to the classroom, and explore new learning opportunities. Our vision is for young people who will be confident, connected, actively involved, lifelong learners. Source: Ministry of Education 2009 Roadshow: Managed Learning Environments

5. Resource Banks Web Mail The LMS is connected to: resource banks; searching tools; web mail; e-portfolio tools; blogs; wikis; library systems; etc Wiki LMS Blog Library System eportfolio Slide adapted from: Source: Ministry of Education 2009 Roadshow: Managed Learning Environments

6. A Taste of Moodle as a Primary School LMS– LMS Options - • Various options have been narrowed and preferred shortlist identified by the Ministry • My Classes, Ultranet, KnowledgeNet, Moodle, • Each LMS has some unique features but all share a similar underlying function … e-learning.

7. What is Moodle? Slide Image Source: uTube Moodle Presentation [Version 2.0, HD]

8. world facts (September 2008) Creator: Martin Dougiamas, Perth, Western Australia 24.6 million registered users 2.3 million courses 1.9 million teachers 199 countries Available in 78 languages Largest site – 200,000 users Fast growing since 2003 Source: Slide Created by: Tomaz Lasic – Moodle Explained with LEGO http://human.edublogs.org

9. ? played with or Ever seen Imagine as a platform that comes with a great set of bricks. Source: Slide Created by: Tomaz Lasic – Moodle Explained with LEGO http://human.edublogs.org

10. Communicate Store Evaluate Collaborate Let’s imagine we can do four basic things with four basic colour bricks Source: Slide Created by: Tomaz Lasic – Moodle Explained with LEGO http://human.edublogs.org

11. LMS package Folders Links Webpage Database Labels Portfolio* Files We can store… Source: Slide Created by: Tomaz Lasic – Moodle Explained with LEGO http://human.edublogs.org

12. Messaging Forums Calendar Dialogue RSS Chatroom We can communicate through… Source: Slide Created by: Tomaz Lasic – Moodle Explained with LEGO http://human.edublogs.org

13. Social network* Lesson Workshop Database Blog Glossary Wiki Forum We can collaborate through… Source: Slide Created by: Tomaz Lasic – Moodle Explained with LEGO http://human.edublogs.org

14. Survey Assignment Gradebook Choice Quiz Scales Grade Ratings We can evaluate with… Source: Slide Created by: Tomaz Lasic – Moodle Explained with LEGO http://human.edublogs.org

15. But we can get many other, compatible bricks too. OpenMeetings Calculators Google Apps Mahara Certificate Podcast Games HotPotatoes Translate Individual Learning Plan ELGG Polls LAMS Timers Widgets these plus nearly 400 other compatible modules, plugins, blocks, filters, activities… Source: Slide Created by: Tomaz Lasic – Moodle Explained with LEGO http://human.edublogs.org

16. A Taste of Moodle as a Primary School LMS Moodle @ Sunnybrae – Why Moodle? - • Other LMS options being used in the cluster • KiwiSchools – option Moodle as a low cost LMS. • Low cost hosting LMS balanced vs ease of use/professional development costs – Managing the PIT!

17. Moodle @ Sunnybrae Moodling @ the Primary Level Year 1 – Starting to crawl! • Work with management to establish the template and the look of the different syndicate zone. • Syndicate and teachers starting upload resources – files and weblinks for integrated units. • Official Launch of LMS and e-learning! • Online ICT Survey – benchmark data • GATE writers – central portal for wiki work • Final Year of ICT PD contract! (Teacher Inquiry and Personal Goals - Class Blogs

22. Moodle @ Sunnybrae Moodling @ the Primary Level Year 2 – First wobbly steps! • How to sustain the momentum? • Link with teacher goal setting/appraisal • Sabbatical – see the developments areas to target, central portal for students resources, ePortfolio developments • After school drop in sessions trouble-shooting – just in time support. • CRT – eLearning opportunities, links, modelling, ePortfolio work • Online Student Survey – monitor use • e-Learning Expo to share developments and progress thus far! • Moodle Reference Group

29. Moodle @ Sunnybrae Moodling @ the Primary Level Future Developments! • Explore more Moodle features! • Moodle Reference Group – have your input! • Moodle for New Zealand Schools • http://www.moodleinschools.org.nz/

30. Moodle @ Sunnybrae References/ Moodle Links • http://snselearning.wikispaces.com/ • http://www.moodleinschools.org.nz/ • http://www.moodle.school.nz/ • http://www.moodle.org.nz/ • http://human.edublogs.org/moodle-tutorials-2-minute-moodles/ • www.minedu.govt.nz/studyawards2010

31. Contact Details: Stephen Gordon Sunnybrae Normal School sgordon@sunnybrae.school.nz Integrating new technologies to empower learning and transform leadership