What+can+Moodle+do+for+You?

==Adding technology to a course can be wonderful but adding it requires time and thought. What should Moodle do, beyond the bare basics of giving course information and daily homework? Then answers to this question will depend on the teacher, the students and the type of course. We will discuss and try out some of the different Moodle tools to help determine the best way to integrate teaching, learning and technology.==

Remember!

 * 1) ==You cannot break Moodle so try things out!==
 * 2) ==Long written pieces are best created MSWord or Google Docs and then copy/pasted into Moodle==
 * 3) ==Moodle works for you--you are in control!==

For Today

 * 1) ==Moodle Tips and Tricks==
 * 2) ==Sending students information (instructor --> student)==
 * 3) ==Sharing information (instructor <--> student)==
 * 4) ==Sharing information (student <--> student)==

= = Don't forget to Turn Editing On

Consistent icons:



 * Pencil--Edit
 * Right Arrow--move item left or right
 * Four Way Arrow--move item up or down
 * Gear--update item
 * Pages--item
 * X--delete item (be careful!)
 * Eyeball--show/hide item
 * Other icons--advanced topics

Context specific help:

 * Hover (leave cursor) over the question mark for an explanation

// How Moodle helps us get information TO our students //

 * Information on the main page (click the gear at the top of the section)
 * Folders (click +Add an activity or resource)
 * for material on a particular topic
 * Handouts relating to a single unit
 * Material requiring little explanation
 * Pages (click +Add an activity or resource)
 * for material that require explanation
 * for links to other webpages
 * click add an activity or resource at the bottom
 * Forum (click +Add an activity or resource)
 * Can be used to send email to enrolled students
 * Has the ability for student respons
 * Calendar (Advanced!)
 * Blocks (click on the "add a block" drop down menu)
 * Customize dates
 * Can be exported to other applications

// How Moodle helps us communicate with our students //

 * Forum (click +Add an activity or resource)
 * Can be used to send email to enrolled students
 * Has the ability for student response
 * Forced subscription ensures that everyone gets the message!
 * Questionnaire (currently unavailable)

// How Moodle helps out students communicate with each other //

 * Forum (click +Add an activity or resource)
 * Q/A format
 * Student must answer question before seeing other responses
 * Optional subscription (students may choose to receive email updates)
 * Other possibilities (for the future)
 * Glossary
 * Workshop
 * Wiki
 * Chat