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Press release: Moodlerooms releases joule 1.3 — via eSchoolNews.com
Baltimore, MD — Moodlerooms, Inc., the provider of joule®, a cloud-hosted, managed open-source e Learning platform, is pleased to announce joule 1.3, the latest release of the enterprise learning management platform that delivers updated features and integration capabilities to further expand the choices educators have to configure their learning programs.
Some of the changes in joule 1.3 include…
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On 08/24/2010,
in CMS/LMS, instructional design, online learning, pedagogy, teaching & learning,
by Daniel Christian
A top ten list for successful online courses – from JOLT by Richard J. Wagner, Jeff P. Vanevenhoven, and James W. Bronson (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater)
Abstract
Many of us have been teaching online courses for several years. In that time we have learned what works and what doesn’t from a mix of hands-on-experience, fellow online faculty, platform specific training, and exposure to pedagogical research. While training and research have their value, we learned the most about preparing an effective online course from personal experience and working with our peers. When asked to prepare a presentation for new online faculty we sat down and pooled our knowledge with respect to course design and course management. The result of this collaborative session was a list of pragmatic practices required for a successful online course. While the list could be longer, and certainly doesn’t include all our favorite practices, we believe we have included those practices that are the key to success.
Keywords: course design, course management, online, module, training
[Original posting via Ray Schroeder]
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Drilling down with the Navigation Block in Moodle 2.0 — from by Moodle News by Joseph Thibault
Further resource from Joe about Moodle:
- Moodle Mayhem – http://moodlemayhem.org
- Moodlerific.org – http://moodlerific.org
- Moodletuts – http://moodletuts.com
- Moodletutorials – http://moodletutorials.org
- OpenLearn - http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/
- MoodleCommons – http://moodlecommons.org
- MoodleMeet – http://grou.ps/moodlemeet
- Moodlefacts - http://www.moodlefacts.nl/
- Moodle2 demos - http://moodle.drupalgardens.com/
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The new Course Completion feature in Moodle 2.0 — from MoodleBlog.org
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On 08/06/2010,
in Blackboard, CMS/LMS, K-12 related, Lifelong learning, adult learning, education technology, game-changing environment, higher education, learning ecosystem, online learning,
by Daniel Christian
Ohio calls on Blackboard to create statewide online learning clearinghouse – from The Journal by Dian Schaffhauser
Ohio’s Board of Regents will be working with Blackboard in developing a program to host distance learning courses in the state. Chancellor Eric Fingerhut chose Blackboard’s consulting team to build a new, statewide digital learning clearinghouse that will provide a common platform for online courses. The goal of the program is to use the courses to graduate more students, keep more of them at Ohio colleges and universities and in the state’s workforce, and attract more out of state graduates to pursue additional education and careers in Ohio.
Participating schools can both add and tap into the courses offered in the program. High school students could earn college credit through dual enrollment and Advanced Placement courses or use remediation offerings. College students could attend a wider range of courses and other options for earning credits and completing degrees more quickly. The resources are also expected to help adult learners who want to pursue training to advance or change their careers and prepare for certifications.
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Martin Dougiamas, Moodle Founder and Lead Developer, attended the 2010 Midwest Moot and presented the keynote address:
View Dougiamas’ keynote address via a Wimba webcast.
Tuesday, July 27, 9:00a – 10:00a Eastern Time
Other links/thoughts:
Moodle 2.0
- Better navigation via the new nav block
- Enhanced Settings block – context sensitive
- Customizable “My Home” page
- My private files
- File picker — used whenever you want to select and/or upload a file; draws from repositories, flickr, private files, document management systems, public sites, etc.
- Text box editor is resizable
- Workshop module completely re-written; good for peer assessment and moves away from the sage on the stage
- Community block / hub — could be very powerful
Also see:
- Moodle4iphones project
- Michelle Moore gave some great presentations; from remote-learner.net
- Example page at remote-learn.net dealing with Instructional Design (ID): http://id.remote-learner.net/
- For language learning on Moodle; see Carly Born’s work at:
http://apps.carleton.edu/its/flt/
http://apps.carleton.edu/its/flt/languagespecific/
http://apps.carleton.edu/its/flt/osmain/
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Moodle 2.0 first impressions – Mark Drechsler
Presentation by Mark Drechsler at the Australian Moodlemoot in July 2010 on some of the significant changes coming in Moodle 2.0
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Press Release: Moodlerooms and DubMeNow Release joule Mobile Application — eSchoolNews.com
Baltimore, MD —Moodlerooms, Inc., provider managed open-source e Learning solutions, in partnership with DubMeNow, a leading developer of modern communication applications, has released joule™ Mobile, an application that will extend the online classroom and deliver on-the-go access to joule™, Moodlerooms’ enterprise learning management platform.
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