Teaching with Moodle MOOC
What to learn more about teaching with Moodle? Or curious about what MOOCs* are all about? Moodlerooms has let us know about an online course on Teaching With Moodle, sponsored by WizIQ. The course...
View ArticleKeeping a copy of your Moodle courses
It's a good idea to make a back up of your courses each semester. While we do have general system back ups, including all the courses on Moodle, having your own back up ensures that you have access to...
View ArticleThe benefits of awareness
Are you concerned about distraction in the classroom or when students are doing assignments? You are not alone. The Chronicle of Higher Education posted an article about Professor David M. Levy's use...
View ArticleNew language options on Moodle
by Justin Tanis, Online Learning Coordinator | The GTU's Moodle site is now available in multiple languages: Greek, Hebrew, Spanish, French, and German, as well as English. In the upper right hand...
View ArticleWorkshops for Faculty and Doctoral Students
This summer, those looking for information on Moodle Basics have two options: Monday, June 10 and Wednesday, June 26, from 1 pm to 4 pm. These workshops are geared for people new to Moodle or those who...
View ArticlePut electronic devices in your classroom to good use!
Students show up for class these days with an array of electronics--smart phones, tablets, e-readers and computers. In his blog post, Taking Advantage of “Disruptive Technology” in the Classroom,...
View ArticleFacilitating Online Discussions
Answer: 58,956. Question: How many separate posts did GTU users post in Moodle during the Spring 2013 semester. Surprised? At the GTU, many instructors include forums in our classes; after posting...
View ArticleHow do I ...?
Remember that great activity you want to add to your class on Moodle but need a reminder of how to work it? Want to browse your options and try out something new? Moodlerooms offers easy how-to...
View ArticleFaculty Workshop: Moodle in the Theological Classroom – Much More Than Busy-Work
Many faculty are making greater use of the GTU's Moodle facilities, both in fully online courses, and in "regular" face-to-face courses. Some of us started by simply uploading additional readings, and...
View ArticleIncredibly easy way to add files in Moodle
Now you can simply drag a file from your computer into your course in Moodle. It is as simple as this: Open your course in Moodle and turn editing on by clicking the button on the upper right of the...
View ArticleFaculty Workshop: Creating Videos for Moodle
When: Thursday, August 22, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm | Where: Computer Lab, GTU LibraryFacilitated by Dr. Jay Johnson, PSR FacultyJoin us as we go through the basics of creating videos for use in your online...
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