Moodle buzz

Abstract This is a report on two instructors’ experience using Moodle to teach distance- and web-based upper division PHI and LOG courses during Fall 2010. Dr. David F. Austin taught Philosophy of Science PHI 340-001, 601 (initially 383 students) using Moodle (without any TAs as always); Dr. Gary H. Merrill (GHM) taught (Practical Ontology1    [for Data-Mining] PHI 498/LOG 598 – 14 students, some of whom were very experienced software developers and/or MD/PhDs). Dr. Merrill also gave Dr. Austin expert advice about issues that we encountered during the semester; some of this advice is recorded below.