Moodle Minutes 5
- 1. RI Moodle Learning Management System @ RI "Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself," a Chinese proverb says. The same can be said about technology in the classroom. If used properly, technology merely opens the door.* *Joe Rowe August 2005 http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/internet/archives/page9155.cfm
- 2. Moodle Minutes 4…what we covered > Adding Images or Files > How do I upload – single file, multiple files > Creating folders for files > Adding documents to course – linking to a file > Adding a file to existing content – linking to a file > To view previous sessions – go to Today@RI Wikispace http://learningtechnologyteam.riverinainstitute.wikispaces.net/riToday
- 3. Upload External Resources > How to add AFLF Toolboxes into Moodle Course > How to add packaged content into your Moodle Course (from LORN or TALE) > Where to find these resources.
- 4. Step One: Locate the Resource LORN http://lorn.flexiblelearning.net.au/ > LORN, the Learning Object Repository Network, is an access point for access to free learning objects for the Australian VET sector including TVET Australia, Flexible Learning Toolboxes and TAFE resources from NSW, SA, Tasmania and Victoria.
- 5. LORN > Search for resources – try a search by topic or keyword – try an advanced search and narrow your search by format, cost, type etc – get Search help Copyright You may copy and distribute LORN resources to give free access to other teachers and learners at TAFE NSW Riverina Institute. Full details available online.
- 6. Step One: Locate the Resource http://www.tale.edu.au/ > TaLe, Teaching and Learning Exchange, is the access point for NSW DET learning resources for primary, secondary and TAFE teachers. Resources include assessments, audio, courses, learning guides, learning objects, lesson plans, teaching guides, teaching programs, toolboxes and units of competency. Get started > Choose the TAFE option to find resources, advice and ideas to support teaching and learning at TAFE. > Login with your DET portal username and password.
- 7. TALE Search for resources > Try a search for your topic by keyword. – You can narrow your search by teaching areas and qualifications. – Use advanced options to narrow your search to particular collections eg CLI or resource types eg toolboxes or video – Get Search help > Copyright You may copy, distribute, display, download and use TaLe resources to give free access to other teachers and learners if you include this copyright notice every time you use a resource: “© State of New South Wales through the Department of Education and Training”. Full details available online.
- 8. Step 2: Download the Object > Follow the steps to download the Resource. > Click Download > Save the zipped file to an appropriate place on your computer.
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- 13. Step 3: Upload the Object into your Moodle Course > In your Moodle Course – Turn Editing On > Go to where you want to add the object > Add A Resource.... Select Add an IMS Content Package
- 14. Step 3: Upload the Object into your Moodle Course > Set Resource Options – Name – Browse for file – Choose or upload file – Set other options, new window and parameters (side navigation etc – you may need to play with these settings) > Save and return to course
- 15. Step 4: Deploy and test your new resource > Click on the resource – Moodle message This IMS Package is not Deployed > Click on Deploy > View IMS Content Package to Preview Learning Object
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- 17. Where to get more information..... Moodle QRG UPLOAD EXTERNAL RESOURCES What will this QRG explain to me? Who can help? > RI Resource Course: • • • How to add AFLF Toolboxes into your Moodle Course. How to add packaged content into your Moodle Course (from LORN or TALE) Where to find these resources • Learning Technology Support Officer (02) 6938-1459 RILearningTechnologyTeam @det.nsw.edu.au – http://develearnonline.rit.tafensw.edu.au What do I need to do first? Make sure you have read and followed the instructions in the following Moodle QRG’s Where are the Moodle guidelines? before using this Moodle QRG; In RI Moodle Resources • Moodle Step One Accessing RI Moodle – Resources and Development • Moodle Step Two Training and Resources – getting a course • Moodle Step Three Add content or edit a course you will find: • • RI Moodle Policy and Procedure RI Quality Assurance • Have the content that you wish to use in Moodle downloaded onto your computer Checklist where you have access to it. • Instructional Design – RI Resource Course Step One: Locate the resource • Matrix Instructional Design Guidelines LORN ‐ The Learning Object Repository Network (LORN) is an easy to use portal that http://devlearnonline.rit.tafe – Moodle 8: Upload External Resources allows teachers and trainers to access quality resources for the VET sector. Resources include AFLF Toolboxes (http://lorn.flexible learning.net.au/Home.aspx) TALE – The Teaching and Learning Exchange is the corporate gateway to quality teaching nsw.edu.au/course/view.ph p?id=24 Where can I find out and learning resources produced by NSW DET and other Australian Providers. Resources into Moodle found in TALE may not always be packaged to upload directly into Moodle (a Learning Management System) more? • Other Moodle QRG documents available in RI Moodle Resources Step 2: Download the object http://devlearnonline.rit.tafens w.edu.au/course/view.php?id Follow the steps to download the resource. Usually this will be: Click the Download =24 button and save the zipped file to an appropriate place on your computer. • RI Moodle Demo Course http://devlearnonline.rit.taf Step 3: Upload the object into your Moodle Course ensw.edu.au/course/view. php?id=19 Step 1: Go to your Moodle course and turn editing on Step 2: Select the topic where you want to add the object or create a new topic. • The official Moodle Step 3: From the Add a Resource drop down, select Add an IMS content package Book! http://docs.moodle.org/en/ Step 4: Name the resource with an appropriate name for your students to easily identify Using_Moodle_book the resource in their course. Step 5: Set resource options: Open in new window, etc. • More Moodle Teacher Step 6: Select the Choose or upload file button advice and instructions Step 7: In the dialogue box create a new folder for the resource (if necessary). Click http://docs.moodle.org/en/ Teacher_documentation Make a new folder, add a folder name (eg Learning Objects or unit name) and click Create. This will keep your files organised.
- 18. Next Session….Moodle Minutes 6 > Tuesday 18 August, 2009: 3.30 pm – 4.15 pm > Adding Activities: Create a Poll