Frances Bell

what an interesting article ! http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120425355065601997.html?mod=fpa_mostpop
Should we be making kids start school earlier? making them do more homework? testing them more?
less is more I think

Someone has private messaged me to suggest that there be a beginners course in how to use Moodle. It's an interesting idea and it made me think about why that sort of course is probably offered by Moodle partners as paid for training. Because much of the rich, learning activities that people create with Moodle's help are social and constructivist (or constructionist ), they do involve significant amounts of time from a facilitator/teacher. There are lots of volunteers here willing to answer questions and help each other. I wonder if there would be an interest in setting up and running beginners Moodle course for those who (for good reason) did not have access to Moodle partner training.
Something to think about anyway.

This is excellent advice from Don, and if you want a look at how a 'simple' Moodle might look, you are in one now - the Social Lounge. Here we have just one forum, a glossary and a poll. Imagine how you might use a similar space with a class, then download Moodle and try a bit of design. You can go over to Using Moodle to see if you can search for instructions on local installation, and come back and ask for help if you can't find what you are looking for.

Hi Steve,
I can understand your confusion - the Moodle site has become like a huge bazaar or festival where one can easily become lost among the rich wares on show.
There is a features demo site to explore http://moodle.org/course/view.php?id=34
that also links to a Moodle demonstration site.
I suggest that you explore these and come back to the Social Lounge (or particular forums if you feel brave enough to explore Using Moodle).Please explore and return.
Frances

I can't answer that but if you look through this search you might find a better place to ask the question (but don't multiple post ) - good luckl!