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Objective |
 Moodle18manual.pdf |
Notes |
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Introduction to Moodle Blocks
- What are they
- How can I find out more
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You will identify resources for using Moodle Blocks. |
HollyRae's Bookmarks for Moodle Blocks
http://del.icio.us/hollyrae/blocks
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Blocks integrate components of Moodle and the Internet. The more you understand about these components, the more the blocks will be meaningful. Start with what you understand and build on that.
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Activating Moodle Blocks
- Turn on Editing
- Drop down menu
- Hide/Edit/Delete
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You will be able to activate Moodle Blocks. |
Moodle18manual.pdf
Pages 36-50
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Remember, just like other content in Moodle, you can always hide it from your students. If you start a block and you're not ready for students to see it yet, then hide it until you are ready.
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Popular Blocks
- Standard Blocks
- Non-standard
- Default blocks
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You will be able to explain the purpose of popular standard Blocks. |
Moodle 1.8 Handbook
Pages 36-50
Basic info on Blocks
All about Blocks and Sections (includes examples of popular blocks)
Types of Standard Blocks
About Non-Standard Blocks
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Installing non-standard blocks will require assistance from your Moodle Administrators. |
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The HTML Block
- Edit just like sections/topics (click on pencil)
- Useful for Widgets / Embedding
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You will observe the basic steps to implement a Del.icio.us Widget. |
What is a widget? What is embedding?
What is del.icio.us?
Other ways to use the HTML Block
Resources for Cool Widgets:
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If you use a widget that does not work, you may want to see if the provider allows you to select different widgets for different web platforms.
Often times the 'other' option or the 'website' option is the one that works best with Moodle. You can learn this by trying it out and being prepared to test it before it goes through for students.
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Calendar Block
- Linked to Upcoming Events
- Linked to all activities with dates (assignments, etc)
- Can include Site, Course, Group and Individual events
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You will observe how to add the calendar block. |
Moodle 1.8 Handbook
Page 39-42
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The calendar is easy to set up and can be a very useful communication tool for your students - it's a great block for Beginners! |
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RSS Feed Block
- Related to blogs and other syndicated web content
- May need assistance of your administrator to activate
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You will observe how to add RSS feeds to a block in your course. |
Moodle 1.8 Handbook
Page 48-49
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Think carefully about the choices you include. Unless you are the publisher, you will need to monitor content and/or rely on very reputable sources. |
Comments (1)
Holly Rae said
at 2:00 am on Jun 1, 2008
Come and see my wiki where you can access the Extending Moodle, Engaging Learners poster to see what kinds of widgets you can integrate into your blocks. http://hollyrae.pbwiki.com
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