‘Resources’ Archives
Shoring up module security w/ @brianjohnweaver
One of the greatest things about Moodle is that showing teachers a successful course can really spur them onto joining the Moodle train and creating their classroom. However, there are many security concerns when live running courses allow guest access. The foremost is the guest's ability to see student names and data in modules and [...]
@kfasimpaur shows how to create Moodle Glossaries in a snap
K12opened.com (Twittering under the handle @kfasimpaur) recently posted a really great time saving resource for creating Moodle glossary entries (http://twitter.com/kfasimpaur/status/9145932904). The post highlights a tool located on k12opened.com where you can post a list of words (comma separated) and then with two clicks create an XML file [...]
Create Audio Quizzes with @muppetmasterUK
Here's a cool video from @muppetmasteruk that covers the process of using audio files within Moodle quizzes. The Moodle filters will automatically create a browser-based player for audio files (you can also accomplish this with flash and other video formats for a more interactive quiz. Note that you could also create non-question [...]
@Moodlemonkey Contextualization in Moodle and #elearning
MoodleMonkey (http://twitter.com/moodlemonkey) part of the Leeds City College in the UK recently finished building a course to help explain the importance (and how easy it is) to build courses in Moodle (and really any online LMS) that present materials contextually. Often, courses built in Moodle are a series of links to various webpages, [...]
Moodle Theme for #Firefox
As you may already know, Firefox is one of the best web-browsers for Moodle users; Firefox properly loads the HTMLArea text editor, renders pages more consistently and is a safe and secure browser. Now you can theme your browser to match the open source software you use as a Learning Management System. Firefox Personas are an add-on to the [...]
Module: Enhanced File Resource
This new module was recently developed and shared by Ossett School and 6th Form College on Moodle.org. According to the post, the Enhanced File Resources is, Easier to use than standard "link to a file or website" Ability to select and upload multiple files at once Uses Moodle approved YUI library for uploads Upload progress dialog [...]
Adding a Quiz to Moodle @muppetmasteruk
Here's a cool/quick video (3:30) from @MuppetmasterUK from Screenr.com. Note that the quiz module is very flexible and there are many ways to import questions into Moodle using various formats (both closed/proprietary and open). More information about formatting files for importing questions is available at: [...]
Auto Enroll using Group Enrollment Keys @moodlefairy @ptrkmkl
Patrick Malley (@ptrkmkl) over at New School Learning (Moodle Partner and Theme guru) posted a quick and very useful tip for creating groups automatically in courses. I would mention that this is one of the least mentioned Moodle tricks, but definitely the most helpful if you're managing a large class with multiple sections. It’s possible [...]
What are the most sought Moodle Modules/Plug-ins?
On MoodleMeet (the Ning.com-based social network for Moodlers) the following question was recently posed to all users by Leslie Coe: We are getting ready to do a Moodle upgrade soon. During that time we are also going to install moodle modules/plugins. We already have some installed and I am compiling a list of additional ones. I am interested [...]
#IT4ALL Moodle For Teachers Starts 3/1/2010
The fourth offering of "Moodle for Teachers" by IT4ALL (http://integrating-technology.com) starts March 1st. The month long session highlights the fundamentals of Moodle and a group focused exercise of building a Moodle course collaboratively. Here's a commercial for the session created by Nellie Muller Deutsch. To sign up for the session [...]
