I'm so excited! I finally know what Moodle is! I have seen the name Moodle before, and always wondered what it was, but never bothered to investigate. After completing Assignment 1 (in which I chose to research Moodle for one of the applications) I know what Moodle is!
I had no idea that there were free learning management systems available out there. I learned that Moodle isn't really absolutely free, because there are maintenance costs associated with it (servers, using commercial companies to host it- if you want large scale capability), possible costs for training, etc. However, I was excited to learn that there is a free system that has minimal costs associated with it for training, etc.
Someday I'd love to teach part of an elementary school unit using a learning management system... maybe Moodle will be the one! Only time will tell, but it seems like a good option- it provides discussion areas, wiki areas, polling features- lots of asynchronous communication tools. Even though I would probably have my students accessing Moodle at the same time (i.e. during our computer lab slot) I think it would be a good way to ease 4th graders into distance learning. Something to think about for someday!
Sarah
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Sounds like you really found enjoyment in doing your research on Moodle. At first I thought you were talking about a noodle. I also learned something new. I will now go and do research and learn what a "Moodle" is and what does it do. Thanks...
Doane Miller
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