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Moodle for High School. Practical Use for Blended Learning In A 21 st Century School By Desi J. Vuillaume Joseph Geiger. What is Moodle?. Moodle is a course management system (CMS) A free, Open Source software package designed using sound pedagogical principles
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Moodle for High School Practical Use for Blended Learning In A 21st Century School By Desi J. Vuillaume Joseph Geiger
What is Moodle? • Moodle is a course management system (CMS) • A free, Open Source software package designed using sound pedagogical principles • Designed to help educators create effective online learning communities • Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment
Social Constructionist Pedagogy • Learners construct new knowledge as they interact with their environment • Learning is particularly effective when constructing something for others to experience • Collaboratively creating a small culture of shared artifacts with shared meanings • Connected and separate learning behaviors
Tools Available in Moodle • Discussion forums • Grade book • Dynamic content generation • Blogs • Wikis • Quizzes • Chat rooms • POD Casts
Other Facts About Moodle • Basic idea was started in the 1990’s by Martin Dougiamas • Documentations, manual, and active help forum are all available online.
Students’ Perceptions • In what ways have you enjoyed using the online psychology class? • “It was simple to use and the facts on things were abundant.” • “I enjoy typing and using the class to learn more about psychology.” • “I like the online psychology environment because of the its flexibility.”
Students’ Perceptions • What are the advantages of accessing psychology class with Moodle? • “Searching online for what you don’t understand and overall more engaging • “You get more information and any questions you have are pretty much answered.” • “I am a visual learner….the computer gets my attention more.”
Teacher’s Perceptions • Less paper shuffling • Grading seems easier • Students are more engaged in learning • Lessons can be tailored to meet individual needs of students
Who’s Using it? • University of Illinois • Lewis University • Trinity International University • Barrington High School • Stevenson High School • Oak Park Elementary School Dist. #97 • District 214 Arlington Heights