Copyright Considerations for Educators: A Blended Moodle<\/p>\n
In reflecting on this experience of creating an online course site in Moodle, I went back to my Proposal (which seemed like it was written forever a go). If I knew then what I know now……<\/p>\n
I definitely appreciate the experience of creating a Moodle site. It had been “one of those” platforms I had heard about but had not experienced. Previously, Moodle had been presented as a possible online solution for JK-12 teachers in my district. However, I resisted over the past five years given that I had been using Desire2Learn’s LMS (for eLearning Ontario initiatives). I had explored wikis and blogs for creating online spaces for teachers. For whatever reason, Moodle escaped me. Having now experienced course creation in Moodle first hand, I can vouch for it as a viable option. In my role which focuses on teacher training, I can see some potential for issues within the Moodle environment (more on this later). <\/p>\n
My course site is set up as a Blended course – one that would supplement face to face professional development for teachers. Teachers therefore are the target audience. I wanted to make it engaging yet professional. Blended learning is a focus in my district. Many teachers naturally set up online learning space to accompany their face to face instruction. I wanted to create modules which could be an authentic experience. <\/p>\n
Regarding the course components, here is a quick self-assessment:
\n– splash page with graphic user interface. A splash page is more inviting and welcoming to the user rather than viewing moodle’s lists or structure. I created something splash-ish. I have four graphics which are linked appropriately to the correct unit. My page appears more inviting with GUI, however, does not compare to some of the splash pages I have seen from my current colleagues and previous participants in the course. This is an area I need to improve upon.
\n– two or more complete learning modules. I created two learning modules. Originally I created the files in Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 however I struggled with the uploading of the HTML files to my moodle. Therefore I abandoned that strategy and copied my pages in to the built in editor within Moodle. My pages still load as webpages with links and embedded video
\n– one or more module programmed for selective release. I found this to be tricky. I searched through Moodle resources for tips on doing this. I located some information regarding conditional release and selective release which took me in a different direction, as they are not the same. I ended up using the “hidden module” option. Therefore the module is not programmed for selective release, however I can go in and selectively release it to participants. I had hoped to have the quiz appear only if previous course material had been read and discussion posts completed (that is conditional release – Moodle 2.0?).
\n– two general discussion topics – I think I got this one. \ud83d\ude42 I created three discussion posts: to share what copyright considerations specifically apply to their teaching, to discuss a case study, final thoughts regarding copyright including the use of Moodle for Blended delivery
\n– one additional group discussion forum. I created a group discussion post where participants would as a small group (2 groups), choose a scenario to discuss (identify issues, resolution, and teachable moments)
\n– additional trials – I explored a variety of Moodle tools. Those that I kept include, a chat area ‘teacher lounge’ for teachers, quick link navigation area (to complement the splash page), and quiz (from previous assignment). I would have liked to have created and kept a glossary and survey (given my experience with these tools in D2L).<\/p>\n
After exploration, research, trial and error – I did find this exercise to be a challenge. I underestimated the amount of time required for my own learning curve. The platform seems to be glitchy (unexpected issues, IE issues, etc). I consider myself to be fairly confident computer user including HTML editing, however, I did not find Moodle to be very user-friendly or intuitive. Resources available online are numerous and varied (from online forums, to manuals, to video tutorials). Numerous keen teachers would plug away as I did. However, implementation would be a challenge. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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