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As another resource, if anyone is interested I recently presented (Using Your Moodle in the Classroom) at a conference at Richard Stockton College of NJ. I gave out mini-CDs to attendees that walked people through setting up a Moodle. It includes how-tos on: downloading the moodle, installing a moodle, setting up database, setting up a course, adding a block, and adding a module. I also included the latest version of moodle, wamp5server, a module  (for practice on setting up a module), a ftp client, and a link to DynDns directly on the CD. Finally, included a link to two books on Moodle. Since a majority of people attending had never used or heard of it, I wanted to give people an opportunity to set-up a moodle as a localhost to see how great it can work in K-12 districts.

If anyone is interested, let me know.
Alan

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Training Resources 

Hi,

Yeah I would be insterested in seeing them.

Cheers,
Steve

Hi,

Our step-by-step Flash-based training videos will be able to provide the necessary training for the educators. Our training resources provides a more flexible approach as in training can be done at the educator's free time and at any location, thus saving the hassle of organizing large-scale training classes.

Do drop me a line at andy@edhub.net and we can come up with a proper working model for you.

Andy

Marilyn,

Andy has been really great about sharing his resources so he is certainly a resource to consider. Additionally, there are Moodle Partners throughout the world who normally offer site-based (or web-based training) for various fees. You may want to take a look at the Moodle Partners section of moodle.org to find a Moodle partner in your area.

Additionally, I am a K-12 educator. I have found to to "evangelize" (i.e. promote) the use of Moodle in my own district that it helps to have some face-to-face trainings. Later on (after teachers have been initially introduced to Moodle and see what impact it can have) we offer them some additional training and support online. I've found to help overcome the initial "shock" of learning Moodle that it is useful to have a face-to-face training. Once they are "converted" to Moodle's value, they are more willing and able to explore the online resources to help expand their knowledge.

You are welcome to check out the sample courses and training courses we have developed, they can be found at http://core.gilbert.k12.az.us/testmoodle.

Hello, Shalini Periyalwar

To import a PowrPoint to Moodle, you have at least two options.

1. Import a PowerPoint as a html page

2. Import a PowerPoint as SCORM course

You can follow this link to learn how to do it.

Import a PowerPoint to Moodle
http://www.ppt-to-dvd.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2818#2818

Hi Guys,

The resources have been relocated here.
Please feel free to create a free account for yourselves and access some of the demo resources.

Thanks,
Andy

Thanks for sharing a really useful resource.

Hi Marvin

I publish these for 'newbies' at our school. They have been very well-liked at our school (and beyond).
http://human.edublogs.org/moodle-tutorials-2-minute-moodles/

Includes an explanation of what Moodle is etc.

Good luck with moodling !

Judy,

For the most part I just added a weblink from the resources which would allow me to go the website and view the video on the website.  This kept my class smaller.  The only problem is if the video gets moved, it's no longer accessible.  That just happened to me.  I guess TeacherTube did a reorganization a few weeks ago. I had to go back in and search.

I have also made my own videos using jing and just uploaded the file into my course and did a file link to it.  When the students click on it, it opens in the Video player program on their computers.

There is a way to have a video actually embed in the Moodle page.  I haven't done that yet, but these two procedures have worked well so far.  I am going to try to look into that over the summer when I have more time (hopefully).

Paula Clough

Hi Judy

Here are a couple of 2 Minute Moodles that you might find useful:

a) How to embed a video from YouTube or other video sharing sites - watch video (length 2:29)

b) How to add a video to a webpage in Moodle - watch video (length 2:08)

Please keep in mind that for a) your Moodle Admin has to allow embedding (Administration->Security->Allow EMBED and OBJECT tags). Running embedded code could be malicious.

This is something Moodle 2.0 (released later this year) will address very elegantly, until then the above will do.

Good luck, give us a shout if it doesn't work.

What is it you do not have an idea about?