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WEBSITES : Why you need to own one and how we can help!

MOODLE ? What is a Moodle?

 Moodle is actually an acronym for Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment but ‘Moodle is a course management system (CMS) - a free, Open Source software package designed using sound pedagogical principles, to help educators create effective online learning communities’ It is distributed under the GNU General Public License . Moodle can also be called a ‘Virtual Learning Environment’ (VLE) or ‘Learning Platform’. It provides a range of functionality covering content creation and delivery, communication and collaboration and management, including tracking and assessment tools.

• Assignments - for managing homework including the ability for pupils to download/upload homework and for teachers to mark it online

• Resource links - to webpages and files to help teachers/coaches build topics or courses or units of work

• Messaging, Forums and chat for interactive discussion of ideas and concepts

• Quizzes and choices

• Questionnaire

• Wikis

• Content - commercial content can be uploaded  (SCORM packages)

• Calendars

• Comprehensive monitoring of all activity        

If you are a language coach you need a moodle site because:  

• You will look super professional with your branded Moodle site.

• You can provide your clients with opportunities for self-evaluation.

• You can upload materials and link to resources for your clients in your own private space

• You can save your clients work and provide valuable feedback.

• You can create your very own learning community

• You can create moodle courses for global learners and charge a subscription fee

• You can add audio of your voice or other MP3 materials.

Click here to see our CoachENG moodle site.

Language coaches can sign in as guests to the sample course to get an inside look at a course design.