[Moodle] RE: Moodle Quick PD Guide
Donna Benjamin
donna at cc.com.au
Fri Dec 7 18:21:57 EST 2007
Hmmm - Makes me wonder...
Linux Users Victoria runs 'install' fests from time to time.
I wonder if I could arrange to buy a few 'old' machines from
Computerbank, and arrange a moodle install fest?
Say - $100 bucks for an old machine, then we sit around install linux,
apache, mysql, php and moodle... in the morning, and in the afternoon
set up courses and share tips and tricks for making moodle sing?
Could this be a summer break project for the VIC moodlers?
Then you take the box into school - plug it in (or whack a wireless card
in it) - do some tricky stuff to get a static IP - and voila!
Peter - could that work?
On the other hand - if your techs really won't let you - we do host a
few moodle sites for others who've not been able to get access to the
infrastructure inside the school. Or do as Ros has done, and get a host
that let's you DIY.
cheers
- Donna
On Fri, 2007-12-07 at 17:57 +1100, Roland Gesthuizen wrote:
> hahahaha and thanks Ros,
>
> I have often pointed out that ICT managers and Technicians sometimes
> lack natural sunlight and friends (or should that be sunlight and
> natural friends) ;-)
>
> Regards Roland
>
>
> On 01/12/2007, Meadows, Roslyn M <Meadows.Roslyn.M at edumail.vic.gov.au>
> wrote:
> You have to work on creating a thick skin Kent – here are some
> hints
>
> 1. Spend a large amount of time in the sunshine (it turns
> your skin to leather)
>
> 2. Grow old (ditto above)
>
> 3. Smile continuously (does nothing for the thickness of
> your skin but makes you feel better)
>
> 4. Keep applying for new jobs
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> 5. Become the school gardener
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>
>
> I have not been able to get moodle happening at all for the
> whole year – the techs are not interested and don't know how,
> when they call in "the experts" it costs money and still
> doesn't work!
>
>
>
> If I could have access to the system I know I could make it
> work – I even set up a website (offsite on a commercial server
> – domain name and server paid for by me, installed MRBS and
> numerous other addons) to PROVE that if I had access I could
> get it working but still nothing. They don't see any reason
> why I should have administrative access (I think they are
> scared I might 'break it')
>
>
>
> You can keep on fighting, put your energies into other
> ventures (mine is the report coordination – love QuickVic –
> yeh NOT), or shrug your shoulders and give up. Or find another
> job (I did that too for a year), or wait for a change of
> guard!!
>
>
>
> Good luck with whatever road you follow – but stay positive,
> and do keep smiling!!!!
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>
>
> Cheers
>
> Ros
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> Roslyn Meadows
> ICT Coordinator
>
> Head of Assessment and
> Reporting
> Bentleigh Secondary College |
> 9579 1044 | 0412 614 062
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> Please consider the environment
> before printing this email
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> From:moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au
> [mailto:moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Kent
> Beveridge
> Sent: Saturday, 1 December 2007 1:58 PM
> To: The Moodle Users' in Schools Mailing List
> Subject: RE: [Moodle] RE: Moodle Quick PD Guide
>
>
>
>
> I'm getting really jealous of you guys! Its becoming more and
> more here like what Ros told me its like at her place of work.
> I put proposals in for next years development/upgrade as we
> were invited to, but, do you think I've got ANY
> feedback...nup! Not even a thanks for my suggestions....
>
>
> Makes you wonder why we bother!
>
>
> Still here next year, after that, who knows? Am just about to
> sit my last exam to qualify me to VCE/HSC maths levels via the
> Grad Cert Maths(ACUonline) (having previously taught up to y10
> maths for the past 10 or so years) so I could be bribed if the
> offer is right!!
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> On another tack, I'd love to be a party to any moodle or
> similar PD that is being run, just to expand my skill base,
> even though it all 'techie-centric' here. (he's a local and
> I'm not, simply put).
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> KB.
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> back to finishing reports now.....ho hum ho hum....
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> Kent Beveridge,
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> I.T. co-ordinator
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> St. Brigids Catholic Sec. College
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> Horsham
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> email.. kbeveridge at stbc.vic.edu.au
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> |<3|\|7 b3\/3r1D93 ? ;-)
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>
> Wishes and Eggs, one you make and one you break! A bit like
> promises.....
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> ______________________________________________________________
> From: moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Stephen
> Digby
> Sent: Fri 11/30/2007 4:23 PM
> To: 'The Moodle Users' in Schools Mailing List'
> Subject: RE: [Moodle] RE: Moodle Quick PD Guide
>
>
> Wow.... Wish we had first class software (and talent like
> yours !)
>
> ====================================================
> Stephen Digby, Learning Technology Manager
> mailto: admin at cheltsec.vic.edu.au
> Cheltenham Secondary College www.cheltsec.vic.edu.au
> Ph: 613 955 55 955 Fx: 9555 8617 Mb: 0431-701-028
> ====================================================
> The trouble with being a parent is that by the time you are
> experienced, you are unemployed. Author Unknown
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au
> [mailto:moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Kevork
> Krozian
> Sent: Friday, 30 November 2007 3:35 PM
> To: 'The Moodle Users' in Schools Mailing List'
>
>
> Subject: RE: [Moodle] RE: Moodle Quick PD Guide
>
> Hi Stephen,
>
> I was trying to resist but I won't hold back any longer to
> unveil the Forest Hill College (FHC) Ultranet.
>
> Using the PHP and MySQL book as a starting point a system has
> been built running off the Apache server..
> Student or teacher logs on at the intranet with an icon called
> " MyFHC" . They are authenticated against Novell using LDAP.
>
> If successful the script extracts their timetable from First
> Class on the MSSQL server. It then draws their timetable with
> hyperlinks to the Moodle class that subject is connected to.
> It also shows a class list link with student details such as
> logon
> code, full name, email , and any other info. On clicking the
> subject in the timetable it seamlessly enters the Moodle class
> without
> a logon through passing of variables used in a session
> ( version 2 of my book to cover this ) !!!
>
> For this to happen moodle is being reinitialised each year so
> that a script will go to the First Class timetable database ,
> extract
> all classes and then create these in the MySQL database moodle
> is installed in. Thereafter, teachers will be allocated as
> well as
> students to each course. This is written in PHP.
>
> Using LDAP to carry through authentication to 3 servers is
> pretty cool.
> Next stage is to tie in the room and resource bookings
> directly with the First Class Database on MSSQL so the data is
> always live
> and not copied for manual update onto another database like
> Access !
>
> A screen grab to follow soon for your information.
>
> Take Care
>
>
> Kevork Krozian
> IT Manager , Forest Hill College
> k.krozian at fhc.vic.edu.au
> http://www.fhc.vic.edu.au
> Mobile: 0419 356 034
>
> >>> "Stephen Digby" <digby.stephen.p at edumail.vic.gov.au>
> 30/11/2007 2:55
> >>> pm >>>
> I am creating a course for every subject in the school next
> year whether they ask or not using something similar to this
> template.
> I also have a version of a the moodle demo course that needs a
> bit of work (to big to email)
> http://infonet.cheltsec.vic.edu.au/file.php/1/backup-demo-20071130-1323.zip
>
> PS: My techs are trying to install a server to your php/mysql
> instructions using Windows (they have a little hair left but
> it is
> disappearing fast.
> Meanwhile, I am enjoying your excellent course documents.
>
> ====================================================
> Stephen Digby, Learning Technology Manager
> mailto: admin at cheltsec.vic.edu.au
> Cheltenham Secondary College www.cheltsec.vic.edu.au
> Ph: 613 955 55 955 Fx: 9555 8617 Mb: 0431-701-028
> ====================================================
> Leadership has a harder job to do than just choose sides. It
> must bring sides together. Jesse Jackson
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au
> [mailto:moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Kevork
> Krozian
> Sent: Friday, 30 November 2007 10:03 AM
> To: 'The Moodle Users' in Schools Mailing List'
> Subject: [Moodle] RE: Moodle Quick PD Guide
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> I am trying to put together a PD for critical/essential
> moodle functions for the classroom teacher.
> Are there any kind souls out there who may have already done
> this work who are willing to share ?
> It would save several hours of prep time and I would be
> grateful for any help.
>
>
> Kind Regards
>
>
>
>
> >>> "Stephen Digby" <digby.stephen.p at edumail.vic.gov.au>
> 30/11/2007 9:36
> >>> am >>>
> Thanks for that !
> It IS really good.
> I can also easily see the model Id by hovering over the
> username.....
>
> Will now have a play (instead of finishing reports....)
>
> ====================================================
> Stephen Digby, Learning Technology Manager
> mailto: admin at cheltsec.vic.edu.au
> Cheltenham Secondary College www.cheltsec.vic.edu.au
> Ph: 613 955 55 955 Fx: 9555 8617 Mb: 0431-701-028
> ====================================================
> Forgiveness is easier to obtain than permission.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au
> [mailto:moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of James
> Poulos
> Sent: Friday, 30 November 2007 8:56 AM
> To: The Moodle Users' in Schools Mailing List
> Subject: RE: [Moodle] usernames in potential users
>
> Have you tried the User Administration Block
> (http://moodle.org/mod/data/view.php?d=13&rid=893). It allows
> mush easier enrolment and
> can use a find criteria to search users, then mass enrol them.
> I have found it very useful and time saving.
>
> Thanks,
> James
>
> **********************************************
> James Poulos
> IT Coordinator
> Casey Grammar School
> J.Poulos at caseygrammar.vic.edu.au
> Ph: 03 5995 2188
> **********************************************
>
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