MOODLE+how+does+it+work?

MOODLE: learning management system (LMS), a protected online learning space, combining tools and activities for teaching and learning. Compared to online providers that offer a single blog, wiki, public forums and chats, MOODLE combines all communication tools in one location. The advantage of MOODLE is that users (learners and teachers) only require one login. MOODLE securely protects its users and data for teachers. Students can only access MOODLE and their individual MOODLE courses by being registered and using their account details. Outsiders, cannot access protected courses.

Being online MOODLE's advantage is that it can be accessed anytime and anywhere in the world. Consequently, it supports learner autonomy, as well as collaboration between learners in class or in virtual learning environments in different locations.

To get teachers started there is a free MOODLE courses site MOOCH for use with MOODLE version 2. This MOODLE hub allows teachers to share courses and allows them to be improved and re-uploaded for use in the MOODLE community. = Comparisons: =

Transitioning from Blackboard to MOODLE

Adopting open source software

Wesleyan University

Comparrison of Blackboard 9.1 and MOODLE 2.0

|| = SUCCESS STORIES: =

**Massey University** **Stream** and the success MOODLE is having. @http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/learning/online-learning/

**MOODLE in Schools** Success stories for schools, with courses that can be shared. @http://www.moodleinschools.org.nz/

Justin Hyde’s MOODLE success. @http://www.core-ed.org/lab/moodle-lms-and-teaching Justin's MOODLE courses If you would like to visit Justin's MOODLE courses please use username: science password: Science1 Justin Hyde's success with MOODLE powerpoint: SCICON 2012 conference.

**Greater Christchurch School’s** @http://gcsn.school.nz/community/news/students-adore-moodle

= Other Interesting MOODLE course sites: =

Learning Space
600 free courses from the Open University, UK. A New Zealand site where courses can be shared. A free course site to visit and copy courses. = = ||
 * MOODLEcommons.org **
 * Moodleshare**