MOODLE 2.5
Channel: Dr. Nellie Deutsch
Date: 25/04/2013

Join the first Moodle MOOC: http://www.wiziq.com/course/20705-teaching-with-moodle For best viewing, set the Youtube to "HD (720p)" in "Full screen" mode.

Join the Moodle 2.5 MOOC on WizIQ: http://www.wiziq.com/course/20705-teaching-with-moodle

There are 3 learning areas for the MOOC: 

1. WizIQ course area for the live classes (recordings), content (tutorials), and discussions: http://www.wiziq.com/course/20705-teaching-with-moodle
2. Moodle Experience for a Moodle course: http://moodle4teachers.org
3. Moodle Practice for various roles: http://www.integrating-technology.com/moodle

Teaching with Moodle is a self-paced 4-week Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) for teachers and anyone interested in teaching online using Moodle, WizIQ, and other web technologies. The course will take place in the month of June 2013. The MOOC is in the spirt of open education and is completely free. 

Participants will become acquainted with Moodle as a course and learning management system. They will learn how Moodle can be used in fully online, blended learning, and the flipped class. The course will include both asynchronous (not dependent on time) and synchronous (time dependent) elements. The course is self-paced with ongoing discussions (facilitator and technical support available), live online classes (recordings), videos, and other relevant content. 

Unlike the traditional MOOCs that stress content and course delivery, Moodle MOOC will focus on active learning, reflection, sharing, and collaboration. The aim of the course is for the participants to learn through meaningful connections and social interactions. The MOOC and the live online classes will be moderated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch and facilitated by Dr. Nancy Zingrone , Dr. Ramesh Sharma , and Judith Behrens (doctoral student). 

Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the course through the following google drive document. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. Live Online Classes on WizIQThere will be 5 live online classes. The live online synchronous classes will take place on WizIQ on Saturdays at 10 AM (EST). Please check your time zone (June 1) for the exact time. Recordings will be available.