Using Moodle to Differentiate Instruction
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Moodle is a free and open-source learning management system that is well-suited for differentiating instruction through student-centered learning and interactivity. Research shows that online learning is expanding rapidly in K-12 education, with half of high school classes predicted to be online by 2019 and 45 states having online learning initiatives. Students are interested in online courses for flexibility and control over their own learning. Moodle provides teachers resources to create online courses and activities to engage students.
![What does the research say? Rapidly expanding part of K-12 education Experts predict that by 2019, half of all high school classes will be taught online [Christensen, Project Tomorrow, 2009] Collaborative online environments will reach mainstream adoption in K-12 schools in one year or less [Horizon K-12 Report, 2009] 45 states have a state virtual school or online initiative, full-time online schools, or both [Watson, 2009]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/usingmoodle-100625170334-phpapp01/85/Using-Moodle-to-Differentiate-Instruction-4-320.jpg)
![Almost half of grade 6-12 students are interested in online courses; 40% think it should be part of school, but only 10% have taken an online class through their school [Project Tomorrow, 2009] Student reasons for taking online classes Be in control of my own learning Work at my own pace Easier to learn Get extra help [ Project Tomorrow, 2009]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/usingmoodle-100625170334-phpapp01/85/Using-Moodle-to-Differentiate-Instruction-5-320.jpg)
Using Moodle to Differentiate Instruction
- 1. Using Moodle to Differentiate Instruction
- 2. Moodle: What is it? A course management system Online Blended M odular O bject- O riented D ynamic L earning E nvironment “Home base” for class resources, activities, discussions, etc.
- 3. How is it relevant to education? Well-suited to differentiating instruction Supports student-centered learning Lots of interactivity Management tools Geared toward education and K-12 Free and open source software Easy to set up and to manage Large supportive community
- 4. What does the research say? Rapidly expanding part of K-12 education Experts predict that by 2019, half of all high school classes will be taught online [Christensen, Project Tomorrow, 2009] Collaborative online environments will reach mainstream adoption in K-12 schools in one year or less [Horizon K-12 Report, 2009] 45 states have a state virtual school or online initiative, full-time online schools, or both [Watson, 2009]
- 5. Almost half of grade 6-12 students are interested in online courses; 40% think it should be part of school, but only 10% have taken an online class through their school [Project Tomorrow, 2009] Student reasons for taking online classes Be in control of my own learning Work at my own pace Easier to learn Get extra help [ Project Tomorrow, 2009]
- 7. Getting Started You will need a Moodle server set up to begin If you don’t want to host this yourself, options include a district, county office, intermediate unit, university, or state host or a commercial hosting service Have your Moodle administrator set up a course for you
- 8. www. tinyurl.com/k12moodle Log in as a guest.
- 10. Examples Resources Activities Forums Chats Assignments Lessons Glossaries Quizzes More
- 11. Karen Fasimpaur email: [email protected] Thank you! Image credits: Slide 1 “Classroom” – Credit: Virtual Learning Center at CSD; Slide 1 “Screen” – Credit: Rogier Noort