CETL | Moodle Training

Moodle Learning Community

All CSULA faculty have access to the Moodle Learning Community site once they request a Moodle course shell.  You may access this site by logging on to MyCSULA portal and selecting the Moodle icon.  The site provides step-by-step instructions to many of Moodle’s features, such as setting up a profile, creating a quiz, and managing the gradebook, etc.  Members may post questions to the Moodle community.  This is an excellent starting point to gain support from the CSULA faculty community and receive answers to common questions.
 

Moodle Workshops

During the 2011-2012 academic year, a series of Moodle workshops will be scheduled.  The following calendar has been updated to reflect the winter break program.  We are excited to announce that we have added Moodle-in-a-day workshops where throughout winter break so that faculty can completely rebuild their Moodle course in just one day. Beginning winter 2012, additional Moodle workshops will be provided, including workshops for the advanced users, such as Moodle Advanced: Group Projects, and Moodle Advanced: Gradebook.

Date/Time	Time	Location	Topic
Wed., April 4, 2012	11:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.	CETL Annex (Lib PW-3074)	Moodle: Essentials
Thurs., April 12, 2012	3:15-4:15 p.m.	Fine Arts 138	Moodle: Quizzes & Gradebooks
Fri., April 20, 2012	9:00-1:00 p.m.	Fine Arts 138	Moodle in a Day
Thurs., April 26, 2012	3:15-4:15 p.m.	Fine Arts 138	Moodle Advanced: Turnitin
Fri., May 4, 2012	9:00-1:00 p.m.	Fine Arts 138	Moodle in a Day
Thurs., May 10, 2012	3:15-4:15 p.m.	Fine Arts 138	Moodle Advanced: Group Projects 1
Fri., May 18, 2012	9:00-1:00 p.m.	Fine Arts 138	Moodle in a Day
Thurs., May 24, 2012	3:15-4:15 p.m.	Fine Arts 138	Moodle Advanced: Group Projects 2

Workshop Descriptions

Moodle-in-a-day Workshops:
Want to get ready for school before winter quarter begins?  Consider attending a whole-day workshop provided by the Center for Effective Teaching and Learning (CETL) and rebuild your Moodle course in one day.  The workshop will begin with archiving Blackboard course content, such as files, links and grades and downloading onto the desktop.  Participants will then design their Moodle course, upload files, learn how to read and reply to messages, create quizzes and manage the gradebook.  Food and drink provided.  To provide quality service, seats are limited.  RSVP's are required to CETL@calstatela.edu.

Moodle-in-a-day Workshop Schedule:
  8:30-9:00 a.m. - Set-up and log on to computer (coffee and pastries)
  9:00-10:00 a.m. - Archiving Blackboard
       • Zipping & downloading files
       • Creating & managing folders
  10:00-11:00 a.m. - Moodle: Essentials
       • Designing course shell
       • Adding blocks
       • Uploading files
  11:00-12:00 noon - Moodle: Communications
       • Reading and replying
       • Sending messages
       • Creating announcements
       • Adding forums/Discussion boards
  12:00-12:30 p.m. Moodle Quizzes
       • Building a quiz body
       • Creating questions
       • Adding questions to the quiz body
  12:30-1:00 p.m. Moodle: Gradebook
       • Entering grades manually
       • Adding grade columns
       • Creating categories

Moodle: Essentials:
This workshop will cover the basics of setting up and navigating a Moodle course site.  Participants will learn how to design their Moodle course, add resources, such as files and URLs, and how to communicate via announcements and messaging.    

Moodle: Quizzes & Gradebook:
This workshop will cover the fundamentals of creating a quiz body, generating multiple choice, true/false, matching and short answer questions in the question bank, and adding questions to the quiz body. Participants will learn how to manage the gradebook by adjusting settings, entering grades manually, and creating grade columns and categories. 

Requirements for Moodle workshops: It is recommended that participants have a Moodle course shell. You may request a Moodle course by visiting: Moodle Request Page.  Please allow 2-4 working days for your course to be activated. 

Department or Group Training
Specialized training for your department or group is available.  The Moodle support team can assist departments or groups to set up Moodle course shells for classes, departments, committees, and/or clubs.  Please contact the Center for Effective Teaching and Learning at CETL@calstatela.edu. 
 
One-on-one Training
One-on-one assistance is available on a drop-in basis.  You may visit the CETL lab located in Fine Arts 138, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  You may request an appointment to meet with a Moodle team member. 

Center for Effective Teaching and Learning (CETL) (323) 343-6594 

To provide quality training, please RSVP to CETL@calstatela.edu.