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Using Moodle to enhance learning programs ←Home  Relevant theory and literature to justify Moodles potential as an educational tool.

The E-learning guild [1] describes in an article titled 'Moodle: A Low-Cost Solution for Successful E-Learning' how Moodle enhances learning programes as follows;
 * How does Moodle enhance teaching and learning? **

'Moodle’s learning innovations excite educators. At its core, Moodle is educational software grounded in a philosophy of collaborative learning, often referred to as social constructionist pedagogy. This approach views learning as a creative social process, as much as it is an individual one, where people learn together by investigating, analyzing, collaborating, sharing, and reflecting. Perhaps this is a key reason why it has had such a rapid uptake among the educational community. Moodle was built with elements and tools that embody pedagogical understanding, including these concepts:

> actively engaged in constructing knowledge (i.e., > creating or doing), rather than passively reading, > memorizing, or viewing.
 * Effective learning takes place when learners are

• An inquiry- and discovery-based approach is an effective way to learn.

• Students learn better with supplemental materials. • Observing and interacting with our peers and the community is also crucial for learning and retention.

• Collaborative environments encourage participants to be both teachers and learners at the same time.

• Learning environments need to be flexible, and adapt quickly to satisfy learner needs.

• Creativity and innovations are sparked (emotional appeal) when everyone has an opportunity to contribute, exercise his or her voice, and participate. Top↑ If you want to find out more about Moodle, you can take a Moodle Features Demo course that provides examples of activities and resources at Moodle. Demonstration site: [|http://demo.moodle.org]

Other demos are available at: • [] • [] • [] • [] (Requires registration)

These resources discuss ways to develop courses and to teach online. They have a social networking focus, and they incorporate interactive activities to encourage sharing and group communication. The authors accommodate multiple ways to learn, and facilitate development of a robust, active learning community. In these books, look for ways to connect teaching with specific Moodle activities and resources for better teaching, more motivated students, and more successful courses. Also, look to see how you can add interactive activities and social features to encourage students, and help them reach their learning potential. Moodle documentation by the Moodle Community. Found November 5, 2008 at [] Moodle manuals and tutorials by the Moodle Community. Found November 5, 2008 at [].' [2]

Top↑  Useful links [] to read how Moodle supports Indigenous ways of learning. http://mguhlin.wikispaces.com/MoodleHabitudes#toc15 for information and tips about using Moodle.

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