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Moodle: The Unsung Hero of LMS Options

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There are many LMSs to choose from, but none as flexible, scalable, feature-rich, and affordable as the open source ecosystem of Moodle. Moodle got its start years ago as a method to organize blended learning and online classes. For example, I stumbled my way through it with no programming experience or Moodle background at all.

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Need to Learn Moodle? Start With VerveEd

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Moodle is an open source free cloud-based learning platform used by over 96 million people to create over 11 million courses. The problem with Moodle and what stops many educators from using it has nothing to do with its flexible and scalable platform. All learning takes place within Moodle, not through videos or quizzes.

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Distance Learning Resources

A Principal's Reflections

Asynchronous flipped lessons can be created using a variety of tools and added to YouTube or a learning management system (Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas, Moodle) for learners to access. Google Hangouts and Zoom are great options to disseminate content through video just by pushing out a link.

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Inspire Learning Beyond Your Classroom Walls by Setting Up a Virtual Learning Community

Teacher Reboot Camp

Moodle is an open source learning management system you install on your own server. Moodle offers several free features, such as the ability to create discussions, quizzes, assignments, surveys, and more! Grade and send feedback.

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26 Online LMS Resources

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Here are 26 resources to help you select the right LMS for your school ( click for updates to list ): Alma Brightspace Buncee –free trail; multimedia lessons on a shared digital canvas Canvas Cikumas Cloudschool –free LMS Echo EdHitch Google Classroom –only for GAFE schools Hapara Teacher Dashboard Instructure iSpring — downloadable (..)

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Why do so many Moodle courses suck?

Nik Peachey

Moodle is a magnificent free product and has the potential to enable schools and teachers to build wonderfully unique interactive online learning courses in which learner interaction can be tracked, measured and responded to. And of course Moodle isn’t the only culprit.

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Student Reflection with Digital Portfolios

Teacher Reboot Camp

A year ago, I created a technology course on Moodle for Spanish teachers as part of the Ministry of Education of Spain. Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action. – Peter Drucker.