Moodle

**Moodle  ** Moodle is a free course management system that educatoars can use to create a virtual learning environment.

**Intgrating Moodle in Your Classroom **

 * Resources**
 * //Web pages// can be used to organize and deliver information
 * //Labels// can be used to post announcements
 * //Links// can be posted to websites
 * //Directories// can be used for students to download academic resources


 * Activities**
 * Students are able to post //assignments// and upload files.
 * The //choice// feature can be used for lunch count or to survey your students
 * Use the //quiz// feature for short answer, multiple choice, true and false, and any type of questions to assess your students. Use pre-assessments for data driven instruction to differentiate your students.
 * //Lessons// can be developed for students to support your instruction or to create Webquests
 * Students can //chat live// to discuss books, lessons, or review material
 * //Discussion forums// are great for guided reading groups or literature circles to discuss their books. The question and answer feature keeps all posts hidden until the student posts their answer.
 * The //glossary// can be used to post vocabulary words or important terms
 * Students can post information through a monitored and safe outlet through the //WIKI// feature


 * Advanced Settings**
 * Creating groups
 * Using the grade book and categories
 * Using the calendar/events feature
 * Posting RSS feeds

****Links ****
[|Moodle Docs]

[|Mr. Bower's Moodle Madness!]