What exactly is Moodle? Well it is a free, open-source system that is based on course management that actually stands for "modular object-oriented dynamic learning environment". It was not until recently that this system became more popular in the school system, because teachers simply handled such tasks like taking attendance, grading, giving out assignments and getting completed work back were done the "old-fashioned" way. And by this, we mean, through the use of paper and pencil, rather than through the use of computers and other such technology based programs. Moodle actually enables teachers to all these administrative tasks (ie: taking roll, grading, etc) using one integrated system, eliminating many of the negative aspects of using old fashioned way to manage particular aspects in a classroom, such as the inconvenience of it and the time it takes to do it by hand using paper and pencil. And while moodle can make certain classroom tasks easier for the teacher, it also provides advanced features that enable collaboration and peer assessment, while also offering forums that users can seek advice from.
Questions:
1. Do you think it would be beneficial to use moodle in your own classroom?
I think that using such a program in a classroom would be very beneficial, because I think it would highly encourage students to learn, since there are various features, such as quizzes and assignments, provided by moodle. It is always great to have something that students could use to apply what they have learned in order to insure their understanding of different information, whether it is history, math, or language arts, which is why I think moodle's assignment module is such a great way to have students continue practicing what they have learned.
2. What kinds of problems do you think you would come across if you used moodle in your classroom?
Just like any technology based program, you are more than likely to be faced with students who are technologically challenged and working with the program might turn out to be more trouble than it's worth. However, if users and teachers alike are willing to take the time to set up trainings on the program, such an issue might not be a problem anymore. So as long as there is a way to make learning about moodle simple enough for all students whether they are experts when working with computers or not, moodle can and should be simple, convenient, and beneficial for both teachers and students in the classroom.
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