Show me the Moodle

Introduction to Online Learning with Moodle

Overview Moodle is a type of course management software that can be used as a virtual learning environment.   Like any type of software, Moodle has navigation elements. By sharing the vocabulary for these elements, we help our students to be able to help each other with the environment. It also helps us communicate with them about how to locate activities and utlize the course.   Objectives Use Moodle navigation to log in and locate a Quick Start Guide Update user profile and send a message inside the course

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Activities

Show me the Moodle Orientation

• As a group, view the Moodle Orientation presentation.
• Discuss reactions, challenges, etc.
• Log in and enter the course.

Quick Start Guide

• Go to the Quick Start Guide for Moodle Users
• Follow the guide to set up your profile and send a message.

Extension / Bridging Activities

If you're ready to go, your profile is set, and you've sent a message, you might have time to try these additional activities.

Find out more about Moodle

• Who's using Moodle in New Mexico?
• Moodle: A VLE for the rest of us!

Moodle Orientation Crossword Puzzle

• Try out the Java game (Topic 1: Moodle Orientation Crossword Puzzle) created with Hot Potatoes (a simple Java game creator that works with Moodle).

Introducting Moodle to Students

• Watch the screencast