[Year 12 IPM] moodle

[Roland Gesthuizen]

I agree Brendyn and we will be using http://www.cmsmadesimple.com for our
school website. This isnt a failing of Moodle, just that we don't need a
sledge hammer to crack a small external website. Others have chosen Mambo
for similar reasons.

John, some of the functions you describe john can be done now using the new
database tool. Some of us have already been using the WIki and blogging
functions with Moodle over the past year. You are going to have a lot of fun
trying these out. :-)

I have some reservations when these system are described as glorified
document storage systems. The web is more than a string of word processing
documents in folders and doesnt become better when we link them with a web
page. A library is more than just a collection of books and a loans system
with stuff like chess club, fiction corner and the hum of dialogue.
Similarly it is bigger than a place to store the 'truth' or the 'final word'
.. perhaps more abuzz with people engaged in research, dialogue, reflection
and debate. Regardless of what system we are using, it is going to be a
struggle for us all to get teachers to embrace what really can be done with
Web2.0 technologies.

We are going to see a lot of overlap between all these different solution as
they leap frog over and past each other at various points. It isn't a race
to spot the winning horse as naturally, we will pick what we are most
familiar with and best suits our local needs. There is so much too choose
from in Victoria, there is considerable strength in this diversity with some
fascinating new alliances shared between very different schools, school
systems and educators. I will respect the traditions and choices by others,
avoid 'bagging' other solutions and celebrate what is different.

I note that Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the MIT scientist credited with creating
the internet recently expressed some concerns about some of our online
developments (especially in light of the concentration of media ownership in
Oz)
"Maybe we'll find that some very undemocratic things start happening, and
that misinformation starts taking over the web."

http://www.theage.com.au/news/web/my-fears-for-the-webs-future-bernerslee/2006/11/03/1162340016840.html

Regards Roland

On 03/11/06, Walsh, John P <walsh.john.p at edumail.vic.gov.au> wrote:
>
>  I would agree. I have setup and used Moddle
> http://www.maryborougheducationcentre.vic.edu.au and Sharepoint (on our
> intranet).
>
> I find sharepoint excellent for quickly initiating collaborative projects
> with kids. Within seconds you can set up the columns for a table (custom
> list) and have kids contribute ideas to the rest of the class. This a bit
> more cumbersome in moddle. I feel permissions and document storage areas are
> also more quickly established.
>
> The Blogs and Wikis in the next version of Sharepoint are also looking lot
> better design wise and a lot more user-friendly.
>
>
>
> John Walsh
> Teaching and Learning Coordinator Years 9 and 10
> Maryborough Education Centre
>
> Life is a process which may be abstracted from other media. (John Von
> Neumann)
>   ------------------------------
>
> *From:* ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au] *On
> Behalf Of *Brendyn Hancock
> *Sent:* Friday, 3 November 2006 11:08 AM
> *To:* ipm at edulists.com.au
> *Subject:* RE: [Year 12 IPM] moodle
>
>
>
> At the risk of being flamed.
>
>
>
> Moodle is not the answer to everything! :-)
>
>
>
> Its is a great curriculum support/delivery but it is not a substitute for
> a well designed intranet/internal information system.
>
>
>
> Brendyn
>
> >>> Lance.Gibbens at flinders.vic.edu.au 03/11/2006 10:48 am >>>
> Can I add my voice to this request? I think this would be a great idea.
>
> Kind regards
>
> Lance
> Lance Gibbens
> Head of Teaching and Learning
> Flinders Christian Community College
> P.O. Box 45, TYABB, 3913
> Ph. 59732013 Mob 0419548036
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au]
> On Behalf Of margaret.lawson at konstantkaos.net
> Sent: Friday, 3 November 2006 10:32 AM
> To: Year 12 Information Technology Processing and Management
> Teachers'Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Year 12 IPM] moodle
>
> Rob
>
> There is a moodle mailing list set up on edulists and and there are many
> of using it both professionally and personally to do a number of things.
>
> Get on that list and perhaps come along to the next interest group
> (moot) being organised.
>
> Regards
>
> Margaret
> > Are schools using sharepoint and moodle for separate tasks within
> > their intranet design.
> >
> >
> >
> > Does moodle satisfy the school's intranet needs on its own.
> >
> >
> >
> > We currently use sharepoint for document storage and access. I am
> > interested by the recent thread covering ePortfolio and their use of
> > moodle.
> >
> >
> >
> > Can I please have any comments or links sent to me, of current moodle
> > sites.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> >
> > rob.
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> >
> > From: ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au]
> > On Behalf Of Travers, Graham J
> > Sent: Monday, 30 October 2006 9:24 AM
> > To: Year 12 Information Technology Processing and Management
> > Teachers'MailingList
> > Subject: RE: [Year 12 IPM] Year 11
> >
> >
> >> Some (old) tests attached - you may be able to peel off some u seful
> > questions. Some time since I've had a class.
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
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> > From: ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au]
> > On Behalf Of Marshall, Graham F
> > Sent: Friday, 27 October 2006 3:56 PM
> > To: ipm at fhc.vic.edu.au
> > Subject: [Year 12 IPM] Year 11
> > Importance: High
> >
> >
> >
> > Dear All,
> >
> >
> >
> > Does anyone have a Yr 11 IT exam for the end of the year, with
> > solutions?
> >
> >
> >
> > I am running out -of-ideas.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Graham Marshall - Bayswater SC.
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-- 
Roland Gesthuizen - ICT Coordinator - Westall Secondary College
http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change
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