[Moodle] Moodle 1.5 - Instant Messaging

[Meadows, Roslyn M]

Can the instant messages be logged?
 
We find that informing the students that everything they do on the computers is logged and will be used against them in a court of law (ie YLC office) is very much a deterrent against misuse of the computer facilities.
Perhaps a notice re: amount of messaging, contents of messages, messages are logged etc could be put on the moodle home page?
 
It certainly sounds like a great idea to me - we are currently rebuilding the admin block/PE facilites etc so communication within the school is at an all time low. Instant messages could be great for us - but then again our population of moodlers currently stands at one - me (I guess I can always message myself!)
Next semester I intend to fully functionalise my IT courses on moodle so things should start to happen eventually. 
Exciting times ahead!!
 
Cheers 
Ros Meadows
Bentleigh SC
9579 1044

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From: moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Philip Brown
Sent: Thu 2/06/2005 1:57 PM
To: moodle at edulists.com.au
Subject: Re: [Moodle] Moodle 1.5 - Instant Messaging


I think I agree with Rolan. However, consider that the messaging interface is not as slick as MSN or a chat room It may prove a bit cumbersome for students to use regularly. Then again I haven't used it in a classroom situation so I don't really know. It's good that it can be turned off if it goes out of control. Being clear about how it should be used is a good way to start.
 
Phil Brown
Oxley Colege
9727 9917
>>> jpoulos at crancc.vic.edu.au 2/6/2005 9:46:02 am >>>

Hi all,
    I was wondering, with the impending release of Moodle version 1.5, what others thought of the instant messaging feature that is in this version. Are people going to turn it off, or use it? If you use it, are there any specific things to do to make sure students don't abuse it?
 
Personally, I would prefer it if it was only available to staff, but I dont think there is that option.
 
Any thoughts?
 
Thanks,
James
 
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James Poulos
IT Coordinator
Cranbourne Christian College
jpoulos at crancc.vic.edu.au
Ph: 03 5995 2188
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