Moodle+Basics

= __Using Moodle for Professional Development__ = = There are so many great online resources that will be very helpful in developing and implementing online courses, workshops, and updates. It offers an effective way for sharing and collaborating on resources that can be used in an educational setting including uploading materials for continued review, blogging, forums, and even web meetings. The first website that is a must for everyone to visit is the [|Moodle site]. You can create an account or log in as guest. There is a wealth of information on anything that you would want to learn pertaining to the use of Moodle. =

Examples of Moodle Use Among Texas School Districts
[|Bastrop ISD]--Online Learning Center [|Bryan ISD]--New Teacher Orientation [|Dallas ISD]--Learning Moodle; Moodle Basic Training [|Hereford ISD]--Online Learning and Forums [|Killeen ISD]--Online Moodle Courses [|Lamar Consolidated]--Online Training and Staff Development [|Prairiland ISD]--Online Moodle Courses [|Spring ISD]--iClass [|St. Stephen's Episcopal School in Austin]--Online Courses

Examples of Moodle Use Among Other School Districts/Organizations
[|Brewster School District]--Moodle site [|Kewaskum School District]--Moodle site [|Minneapolis Public Schools]--Professional Development Moodle Site [|The Learning Curve]--Online Professional Development Academy [|Union County Public Schools]--Moodle site [] [] Washington County Schools [] Education Connection [] Holton Learning Center, Kansas [] Staff Development Resources [] Professional Development Resources [|Region 5 Moodle Site] - Our very own!

Moodle Resources
Books/Articles [|Using Moodle]--Book written by Jason Cole [|Using Moodle to Create a Virtual Learning Environment]--Article from BNET Business Network [|Moodle to Replace Blackboard at Wabash]--Wabash College in Indiana [|Moodle Manuals] - A great source for printable/downloadable Moodle manuals (not all are free, so use caution)

Installation Guide [|Installing Moodle]--Step-by Step guide for installing Moodle

Video [|Moodle Video Tutorials]--Moodle Resources [|Moodle in the Middle School Classroom]--Molly Tipton from Nolan __Richardson MS in El Paso, TX

Other Resources__ What is a Block? Adding A Resource Adding An Activity [|Moodle Features Demo Course]

__Screen Captures__ [|Camtasia-Snagit]__--Software for screen captures__ [|Jing Project]__--Free software for screen captures__ [|Community Clips]__--Help in Making Your Own Videos__