My first experience with Moodle was a pleasant one. Using the e-learning tool kit, I was able to make my first web page and a forum with little difficulty. I think I named the course incorrectly. I’ll have to look to see if there is a way for me to change things.
When following step by step instructions, I find myself concentrating on the steps and trying not to make mistakes instead of understanding why I do something a certain way. This is the down fall of step by step. It can give you quick success and/or failure without really letting you experiment and play to understand. There is more than one way to do something with software, so I am sure I’ll find quicker ways of working with Moodle once I get in to it.
What really surprised me was the interface. The interface was not as visually as I had expected. I don’t know why but I was expecting a slicker looking product. I guess I am too use to commercial software products.