Moodle (Modular Object- Oriented Dynamic
Learning Environment) is a free source of e- learning
software. It is also known as a Course Management System, Learning Management
System or Virtual Learning Environment. Moodle was originally developed by Martin Dougiamas
to help educators
create online courses. It is mainly focused on interaction and collaborative
construction of content and is in continual evolution. The first version of
Moodle was released on 20 August 2002.
Moodle has several features
considered typical of an e- learning platform. It has some original innovations
like its filtering system. Moodle is very similar to a learning management
system. It can be used in many types of environments such as in education,
training and development and business settings.
Moodle is a platform that enables teachers and students to create digital content. Resources can be shared and and created collaboratively. It allows teachers and learners to collaborate, communicate, share resources and evaluate process. Teachers can create their own courses and set them according to demand of the subject matter and students.
Some typical features of Moodle are:-
· Assignment submission
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Discussion forum
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Files download
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Grading
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Moodle instant messages
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Online calendar
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Online news and announcements
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Online quiz
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Wiki
Developers can extend
Moodle’s construction by creating plug- ins for specific new functionality: -
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Activities (including word and math games)
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Resource types
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Question types (multiple choices, true
and false, fill in the blank etc.)
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Data field types (for the database
activity)
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Graphical themes
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Authentication methods (can require
username and password accessibility)
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Enrolment methods
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Content filters
Reference: -
Wilkin, C. (2012). Do you moodle? ten good reasons to use virtual learning environments to enhance learning. Teaching Business & Economics, 16(2), 15-16. http://search.proquest.com/docview/1014012755?accountid=39660
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