Index

A

accounts, creating, 13–14

Accounts section, 309–312

Action filter, 356

activities

competitive, 374

creating, 148–150

defined, 16, 18

icons used with, 49

managing with groups, 92–96

overriding roles for, 90–91

overview, 48–49

Activities block, 55

Activities drop-down list, 61

Activities utility, 60–61

Activity filter, 356

activity report for students, 72

Activity Report tool, 54, 357–358

Add a New Entry page, 207

Add a New Role page, 87–88

Add a New User link, Accounts folder, 310

Add a Question page, 219–220

Add an Activity functionality, 18

Add Category page, 208, 240–241

Add Entry tab, database page, 290

Add New Category page, 315–317

Add template, 288

Add/Edit Courses page, 314–317

Adding a Multiple Choice Question setup page, 245–248

Adding a New Assignment page, 225–228

Adding a New Chat page, 172–173

Adding a New Choice screen, 148

Adding a New Database page, 279–282

Adding a New Forum page, 162–165

Adding a New Glossary page, 202–203

Adding a New Label to Week (or topic) page, 102

Adding a New Lesson to Week page, 211–217

Adding a New Quiz setup page, 233–239

Adding a New Resource for Week (or topic) page

adding directories, 114

adding files, 108–110

adding IMS content, 115

adding text pages, 104

adding Web pages, 105–107

Adding a New Survey page, 153

Adding a New Wiki page, 191–193

Adding a True/False Question page, 250–253

additional blocks, 57–60

Add/Remove Users page, 95

Administration block, 55–57, 113, 124

Administrator role, 84, 87

Adobe PDF reader, 108

Advanced Search template, 288

Advanced Uploading of Files assignment type, 225

advertising courses, 96

AJAX, 334

Algebra Notation filter, 330

All Logs link, Activity Reports tab, 54

All of the Above answer, 269

Allow Role Assignments tab, Define Roles page, 312, 313

Allow Role Overrides tab, Define Roles page, 312

anchors, creating, 116–117

anti-virus feature, 332

Appearance settings, 332–334

assessment strategies, 35

Assign Roles in Course: [Course ID] page, 79–80

Assign Roles in Course: [course short name] page, 80–81, 85–86

assigning roles, 79–80, 314

Assignment Grade and Feedback page, 229–230

Assignment Submissions page, 228–229

Assignment/Forum setting, Manage Activities page, 327

asterisk character (*), 252

attachments, adding to forums, 164

Attachments tab, wiki page, 196, 197

Attitudes to Thinking and Learning Survey (ATTLS), 152

Audacity program, 131–132

audio

file formats for, 345

incorporating into courses, 131–132

incorporating Podcasts, 132–133

instructional videos, 129–130

multimedia plugins, 124–129

video conferencing, 133–134

Authenticated User role, 85

Authentication folder, Site Administration block, 307–309

Authorization Net Gateway Payment page, 97, 98, 318

automatic linking, 119

automatic payments, 318–319

automatically linked functions, glossary, 207

Availability settings, 75

Available From/To Dates, Adding a New Database page, 279

B

Baby Boomers I, 30

Baby Boomers II, 30–31

Backup Confirmation page, 348

backup files directory, 349

Backup page, 320–321, 337

Backup tool, 56

back-ups, 335, 346–348

beeps, using in Chat screen, 174–175

bit rate, 132

Blackboard, 273

blended learning, 25

blocked pop-up windows, 63

blocking options, forum, 165

blocks, 16, 18, 47–48, 55–60

Blocks page, 327–329

blog editing page, 182–184

Blog Menu block, 58, 184–185

Blog Preferences, Blog Menu block, 185

Blog tab, 50, 53

blog tags, 181

Blog Tags block, 58, 185–186

Blogger role, 86

blogs

adding to courses, 180–186

administering, 184–185

creating, 181–184

using to communicate with learners, 370

brainstorming, 27

branch tables, 218

branched assignments, 210

Browse by Alphabet tab, glossary, 206

Browse by Category tab, glossary, 206

Browse by Date tab, glossary, 206

Browse List of Users link, Accounts folder, 309–310, 311

Bulk User Actions link, Accounts folder, 310, 311

C

calculated questions, 241, 244, 257–261

calendar, 58, 333

CamelCase linking, 192–193

capabilities, 18, 85, 88

CAPTCHA, 309

case studies, 27, 210, 224

categories, 239–241

Categories, Edit Course Settings page, 69

Categories and Items tab, 140–143

category settings, 322

certification, 20

charging for courses, 96–98

Chat screen, 174

Chat setting, Manage Activities page, 327

chats

adding to courses, 171–176

creating and entering into, 172–174

with learners, 370

managing and administering, 174–176

Check Box field, 283

Choice tool, 135, 147–151

Choose Wiki Links tool, 198–199

ClamAV antivirus, 332

Clean Word tool, 116

Cleanup settings, server settings, 336

cloning courses, 349

Cloze questions, 232, 242, 244, 261–263

cluster questions, 221, 222

CMS (content management system), 12, 19–20

collaboration, real time, 133

collaborative activities, 34, 201

collaborative modules

adding glossaries to courses, 201–205

adding lessons to courses, 209–217

adding wikis to courses, 187–194

managing glossaries, 205–209

managing lessons, 217–222

managing wikis, 194–200

COLLES (Constructivist On-Line Learning Environment Survey), 152

color coding, Calendar block, 58

comments, 207–208, 293–294

Common Module settings, 64–65

communication, course, 34

communication modules

adding forums, 159–165

blogs, 180–186

chats, 171–176

managing and administering forums, 165–171

messaging, 176–178

notes about learners, 178–180

competitions, 374

Complete Report, Activity Reports tab, 54

compression, file, 122

computer, downloading Moodle to, 21–22

Configuring a HTML Block page, 128

Configuring a Remote RSS Feeds Block page, 296–300

confirmation, new account, 78

connected knowers, 147

constructionism, social, 24

Constructivist On-Line Learning Environment Survey (COLLES), 152

contact information, learner, 373

Contacts tab, message window, 177

content management system (CMS), 12, 19–20

converting sound files, 131–132

copyright protection, 35

country options, 324

Course Backup page, 346–348

course blocks, 55–60

Course Categories page, 315

Course Creator role, 84

course databases, 276

course directories, 202

Course filter, 356

course front page, 12, 15–16, 113–114

Course ID Number, Edit Course Settings page, 69

Course Managers setting, 334

Course Overview page, 337

Course Request page, 320

Course Restore page, 349–350

Course Start Date, Edit Course Settings page, 72

courses. See also designing courses; front pages; Users category

accessing, 43

adding blogs to, 180–186

adding chats to, 171–176

adding databases to, 278–289

adding forums to, 159–165

adding glossaries to, 201–205

adding IMS Content Packages, 115–116

adding lessons to, 209–217

adding video blocks on front pages of, 127–129

adding video conferencing to, 133–134

adding wikis to, 187–194

Appearance section, 332–334

assessing learners, 367

assigning responsibility to learners, 371

backing up, 346–348

communicating with learners, 366, 369–370

composing text pages, 103–105

composing Web pages, 105–107

creating competitions, 374

creating directories and folders, 112–114

creating practice tests, 373

databases, 373–374

finding support, 338

front pages, 334–335

giving feedback, 371

going live, 367–368

Grades module, 321–323

importing data from, 351–353

incorporating Podcasts into, 132–133

incorporating sound files into, 131–132

inserting labels, 102–103

inviting guests, 372

Language category, 324–325

learning goals and objectives, 365

linking to files or Web sites, 108–112

location pages, 323–324

logging in to, 13–14

logs of, 354–356

managing data, 340–344

miscellaneous category, 338

Modules link, 326–330

Moodle site, 363–364

networking options, 336–337

Notifications page, 306–307

overview, 305–306

problems with sites, 364–365

registering for, 364

reports, 337

resetting, 353–354

restoring, 348–351

reusing, 348–353

rewarding learners for contributions, 372–373

security, 330–332

server settings, 335–336

setting up project learner groups, 372

structure of, 366

types of, 365

using forums, 370–371

using Moodle, 367

Courses block, 57

Courses folder, 314–321

Create Group page, 93–94

creating assignments, 223–230

critical analysis with blogs, 180

Critical Incidents, 152

CSS template, 288

CSV files, 138

D

data

backing up, 346–348

course, managing, 340–344

importing from courses, 351–353

organizing, 344–345

Database, Forum and Glossary, and RSS settings, Manage Activities page, 327

Database field design and editing page, 282

databases

adding to courses, 278–289

creative ways to use, 277–278

engaging learners with, 373–374

managing, 293–295

overview, 275–277

RSS, 295–301

viewing, 290–292

datasets, 261

Date field, 283

Day filter, 356

debate style forums, 161, 371

debugging settings, server settings, 336

default blocks, 55–57

default course settings, 319

Define Roles page, 312–314

deleting

files, 342

selected responses, 151

demo site, 17

demonstrations, 26

Dependent On settings, Adding a New Lesson to Week page, 215–216

description questions, 232, 242, 244, 264

design, course, 33–34

designing courses

checklist, 32–35

digital immigrants, 30–31

digital natives, 29–30

eLearning, 24, 25

myths, 35–39

overview, 23–24

supporting instructional design strategies, 26–27

Detailed User View report, 360

digital immigrants, 30–31

digital natives, 29–30

DimDim, 133

directory, Moodle, 109–110, 113

discussions

adding, 166–168

searching, 168–171

Display/Download filter, 356

distance learning, 11, 25

Dougiamas, Martin, 24

downloading

HTML filter packs, 116

Moodle to computer, 21–22

drill and practice, 26

duplicating courses, 349

E

Edit Calculations page, 143

Edit Categories page, 208, 240–241

Edit Course Settings page, 68

Edit Grade page, 144

Edit Profile tab, 51–53

Edit profile tab, student profile, 50

Edit Role page, 82

Edit tab, wiki page, 195

editing

adding resources and activities, 60

front pages, 45–49

overview, 16–17

turning on, 44–45

Editing Database page, 294

Editing Quiz page, 240, 267–268, 269

eLearning

methods of, 25

overview, 24

Elluminate, 134

e-mail settings, server settings, 336

embedded answer questions, 242, 244, 261–263

embedding

images, 119–120, 122

videos, 125–127

YouTube videos in Web pages, 125

emoticons, 175, 176

enabling plugins, 124–125

end pages, 222

enrollment

Availability settings, 75

Enrollment Expiry Notification settings, 74

Enrollments settings, 73–74

General group, 69–73

groups, 74–75

Language drop-down list, 76

renaming roles, 76

settings for, 73–74, 317–319

Enrollment Expiry Notification settings, 74

enrollment key, 75, 79, 94

Entries per Feed field, Remote RSS Feeds page, 328

Environment settings, server settings, 336

ESL course chats, 172

essay questions, 242, 244, 256–257

etiquette, chat, 175–176

evaluation strategies, 35

events, Calendar block, 58

excluding from grades, 143–144

Experimental page, 338

Export Entries link, glossary, 206

Export tab

database page, 291

Grader Report page, 138

exporting

presets, 292

questions, 273–274

F

FAQs forums, 371

feed validator, 299

feedback, 35, 371

fields, 278, 282–283, 284–285

Fields tab, database page, 291

File field, 283

file formats, 122, 125, 131–132, 345

files

adding to directory, 114

attaching to forums, 164

creating anchors for, 116–117

IMS Content Packages, 115

inserting Web links in, 118

linking to, 108–112

updating, 340–344

uploading, 108–110

Files editing page, 340–344

Files folder, 130, 348–349

Files link, Administration block, 113

Files tool, 57

filter packs, HTML, 116

filters, 253, 329–330, 356

Firefox, 14

flags, page, 199–200

flashcards, 210

folders, storing forums in, 170

For Mac OS Web site, 130

For Windows OS Web site, 130

Force Group mode, Edit Course Settings page, 75

foreign language chats, 172

Format, Edit Course Settings page, 69–71

Forum instructions, Your New Discussion Topic page, 166

Forum Posts tab, 53

forums

adding discussions, 166–168

adding RSS to, 300–301

adding to courses, 159–165

attachments to, 164

Categories function, 140

choosing, 161–162

creating, 162–165

creating scales for discussions, 144–145

effectively with learners, 160–161

interviewing guests in, 372

managing and administering, 165–171

Moodle community discussion, 338

News, 161

social course format, 70

using, 370–371

viewing, archiving, and searching discussions, 168–171

Free Technology for Teachers Web site, 130

front end, 285

Front Page Questions link, 335

Front Page settings, 335

front pages

Availability settings, 75

backing-up and restoring, 335

course blocks, 55–60

editing, 45–49

Enrollment Expiry Notification settings, 74

Enrollments settings, 73–74

Front Page Questions link, 335

General group, 69–73

groups, 74–75

help system, 62

including RSS on, 296–300

Language drop-down list, 76

overview, 42–45, 334

renaming roles, 76

resources and activities settings, 60–61, 62–65

roles, 335

settings, 335

Site Files link, 335

viewing and updating profiles, 49–55

Full Name, Edit Course Settings page, 69

Full view, Edit Categories and Items page, 140

G

General Feedback field, Adding a Multiple Choice Question setup page, 246

General group, 69–73

General Information page, student profile, 51–52

General settings

Adding a New Assignment page, 225

Adding a New Database page, 279–282

Grade Settings page, 321–322

Grader Report page, 139

resources and activities, 62

Generation X, 31

Generation Y, 29

Generation Z, 29

Global Search block, 58

glossaries

adding to courses, 201–205

managing and administering, 205–209

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Converter, 133

GoToMeeting, 134

Grade Calculations tool, 143

grade category settings, 322

Grade Letters page, 323

Grade link, Activity Reports tab, 54

Grade Settings page, 321–322

gradebook, viewing, 72

Gradebook module, 321

Grader Report page

Categories and Items tab, 140–143

creating scales, 145

displaying grades, 144

excluding from grades, and other exceptions, 143–144

Import/Export tabs, 138

Letters tab, 138

My Preferences tab, 139–140

overview, 136–137

Scales tab, 138

settings, 323

Settings tab, 139

View tab, 137–138

Grades module

category settings, 322

general settings, 321–322

grade category settings, 322

Grade Letters page, 323

report settings, 323

Scales setting page, 323

Grades tool, 56

grading

Choice tool, 147–151

creating scales, 144–147

essay questions, 256

forums, 160, 165

glossaries, 204

Grader Report pages, 136–144

overview, 135

student submissions, 229

surveys, 151–155

uploading content for, 223–224

graphics, in questions, 233

graphs, 154, 360

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Converter, 133

group databases, 276

Group Description, Create Group page, 93

Group mode, 64

Group Name, Create Group page, 93

groups

encouraging with blog, 181

encouraging with wikis, 188

managing activities and projects with, 92–96

overview, 74–75

Groups tool, 56, 374

groups wiki, 189–190

guests, 85, 161, 172, 359, 372

guided discussions, 27

H

help forums, 12

help system, 62

History tab, wiki page, 195–196

home page, 12

Hot Potatoes, 273

Hot Potatoes quiz format, 274

How to Add Lessons to Your Class page, 217

“How to create a simple interview using a podcast” article, 133

HTML, 106, 121, 175

HTML block, 58, 125, 127–129

HTML editor, 118, 333

HTML filter packs, 116

HTML Settings option, 333

HTML source, 121

HTTP Security setting page, 97, 98

HTTP settings, server settings, 336

hybrid learning, 25

I

icons, 45, 46, 48, 49, 267–268

ID Number, 64

illustrations, 27

image of the day, 59

image-editing tools, 119

imagery, 27

images, 119–121, 122, 345

Import Activities from Another Course page, 351–352

Import Entries link, glossary, 206

Import Questions From File page, 273–274

Import tab, 138

Import tool, 56

importing

data from courses, 351–353

presets, 291–292

questions, 273–274

IMS Content Packages, 115–116

individual project databases, 276

Insert Image editing tool, 120–121, 122

instruction, 26

instructional design strategies, 26–27

instructional videos, 129–130

instructor feedback, 35

interests, student profile, 53

interfaces, 14–17, 285–288

internal enrollment, 76–79

Internet addresses, accessing in Chat, 175

Internet Explorer, 14

interview-style forum, 161, 372

Introduction text area

Adding a New Chat page, 172–173

Adding a New Quiz setup page, 233

introduction to course, 32

Item Analysis page link, Overview quiz reports page, 272–273

J

JavaScript, 334

JavaScript template, 288

K

key, course, 79

keywords, blog, 181

Kioskea Web site, 130

L

labels, inserting, 102–103

language settings, 76, 324–325

Latest News block, 57

Latitude/Longitude Number field, 283

LCMS (learning content management systems), 12, 19–20

learners. See also grading

adding to courses, 76–83

assessing, 367

assigning responsibility to, 371

communicating with, 366, 369–370

course testing with, 77

creating competitions, 374

creating practice tests, 373

databases, 373–374

giving feedback, 371

inviting guests, 372

rewarding for contributions, 372–373

sending messages to groups of, 177

setting up project learner groups, 372

using forums, 370–371

viewing forum participation of, 53

viewing submissions from, 228

learning content management systems (LCMS), 12, 19–20

learning management system (LMS), 12, 19–20

lectures, 26

Legacy roles, 87

lesson pages, 217–218

lessons

adding to courses, 209–217

managing and administering, 217–222

Letters tab, 138

limiting responses, 148

linking

to files, 108–110

to files and Web sites, 108–112

to Web sites, 111–112

to YouTube videos, 125

Links tab, wiki page, 195

List template, 287–288

Lists link, Files editing page, 344

live logs, 356–357

Live Logs page, 337

LMS (learning management system), 12, 19–20

Loan Calculator block, 58

location pages, 323–324

logging in, 13–14, 43, 77, 332

logs, 337, 349, 354–357

M

Maintenance Mode settings, server settings, 336

Manage Activities page, 326–327

Manage Authentication page, 307–309

Manage Filters page, 329

Manage Roles tab, Define Roles page, 312

Manage Tags setting, 334

manual enrollment, 79–81

Manual Grading page link, Overview quiz reports page, 271

marketing, 96

matching questions, 242, 244, 248–249

Maximum Upload Size, Edit Course Settings page, 72

Mentees block, 58

mentor role, 58

Menu (Multi-Select) field, 283

Menu field, 283

Message block, 176–177

Message field, Your New Discussion Topic page, 167

messaging, 176–178

meta course, 73

miscellaneous category, 338

Module Security page, 331

modules. See also collaborative modules

Modules link, 326–330

monitoring forums, 160

Moodle

creating accounts and logging in to courses, 13–14

discussion forums, 338

help from, 364–365

LMS, CMS, VLE and LCMS, 19–20

navigating interface, 14–17

overview, 11–13

terms and conventions, 17–19

troubleshooting, 364–365

versions, 20–22

Web site, 363–364

Moodle course, 15

Moodle Docs settings, 333–334

Moodle Lounge, 70

Moodle site front page, 15

moving files, 342

MP3 format, 131, 132

Multimedia filter, 330

multimedia formats, 125

multimedia plugins

enabling, 124–125

YouTube services, 125–129

Multimedia Plugins page, 124

multiple choice questions, 242, 244, 245–248

Multiple Choice tab, Add a Question page, 219–220

Multi-Select (Menu) field, 283

My Moodle utility, 334

My Preferences tab, 139–140

N

Name field

Add a New Role page, 87

Adding a New Resource for Week (or topic) page, 108

names

of backup files, 347

folder, 343

wiki, 189

navigation bar, course front page, 102

Network Server block, 59

networking options, 336–337

New Account page, 78

News block, 72

News forum, 161

News Items to Show, Edit Course Settings page, 72

newsfeeds, inclusion of, 28

Next Chat Time field, Adding a New Chat page, 173

Non-Editing Teacher role, 85

Notepad, 116

notes, adding about learners, 178–180

Notes tab, student profile, 53, 178, 179–180

notifications, 332

Notifications page, 306–307

Number field, 283

Number of Weeks/Topics, Edit Course Settings page, 71–72

numerical questions, 243, 244, 253–255

O

office hours, online, 370

official tags, 184, 334

Offline Activity assignment type, 224

Offline category, Assignment module, 223

Online category, Assignment module, 223

online message boards. See forums

online office hours, 370

Online Text assignment type, 224–225

Online Users block, 59

Oovoo, 134

open source software, 13, 37

optimizing video with YouTube, 125

organization of course, 33–34

orphaned wiki pages, 199

Outline Report, Activity Reports tab, 54

Override Permissions page, 294–295

overriding roles, 89–92, 312–314

Overview quiz reports page, 269–273

Overview Report, 323

P

page breaks, 266

page flags, 199–200

Parameters settings, 63–64, 111–112

Parent role, 86

Participant filter, 356

Participants block, 177

Participants link, People block, 50

Participation Report, 358–359

passwords, 13, 65, 78, 237

pasting HTML code, 121

payment system, 96–98

PayPal plugins, 96–98, 318–319

PDF files, 108, 122

People block, 50

Performance settings, server settings, 336

Permalink link, Blog Menu block, 185

permissions

assigning roles, 314

Define Roles page, 312–314

defined, 18, 85

for glossaries, 203–204

overview, 84–86

page flags, 200

setting up new roles, 87

Teacher role, 81

User Policies page, 314

wiki, 189–190

PHP Info settings, server settings, 336

Picture field, 283

pictures

file formats for, 345

participant, 51, 53

plagiarism, 29

plugins

Authorize.net Payment Gateway module, 318

checking safety of, 326

enabling, 124–125

enrollment, 73, 317–318

hotpot module, 274

PayPal, 96–97, 318–319

YouTube services, 125–129

Podcasts, 132–133

politeness in forums, 160

pop-up windows, 63, 363–364

portfolios, 374

positioning images, 120–121

Post Threshold for Blocking area, Adding a New Forum page, 165

post-war cohorts, 30

PowerPoint files, adding, 218

PowerPoint Flash converter, 130

practice tests, creating, 373

presentations, 26

Preset tab, database page, 291–292

presets, 282, 291–292

previewing quizzes, 267–269

principles of development, 25

Profile tab, student profile, 50

Profile tool, 57

profiles, 49–55, 369

projects

in database, 373

managing with groups, 92–96

using Assignment module for, 224

using chat for, 172

using wikis for, 188

Q

qualitative evaluations, 144–145

Question and answer (Q & A) forums, 161, 162, 371

question and answer, using chat for, 171

question bank, 231–232

Question Bank page, 264–266

question page lessons, 218–222

question pages, 211, 218

questions

calculated, 257–261

creating, 239–243

description, 264

embedded answer (Cloze), 261–263

essay, 256–257

importing and exporting, 273–274

matching, 248–249

multiple choice, 245–248

numerical, 253–255

overview, 243–244

random short-answer matching, 255–256

short answer, 251–253

true/false, 249–251

Questions in This Quiz section, 266–267

Questions page, 337

Questions tool, 56

quiz body, 231

Quiz module, 136, 373

Quiz Question page, 264–267

Quiz Results block, 59

Quiz settings, Manage Activities page, 327

quizzing. See testing

quote of the day, 59

R

Radio Buttons field, 283

Random Glossary Entry block, 59, 201

random short-answer matching questions, 243, 244, 255–256

rating databases, 293–294

raw HTML mode, 121

real time collaboration, 133

Really Simple Syndication (RSS), 295–301, 336

real-time instructions, 133–134

Recent Activities block, 57

refreshing Chat screen, 174

registered users, number of, 12

registering for courses, 364

Regrade page link, Overview quiz reports page, 271

Remote News Feed block, 296

Remote RSS Feeds page, 59, 328–329

renaming roles, 76

reordering tool, 266–267

Repeat Chat Sessions field, Adding a New Chat page, 173

reports

Activity Report tool, 357–358

live logs, 356–357

overview, 56, 337

Participation Report, 358–359

settings, 323

statistics, 359–360

Require Approval database setting, 293–294

research projects

developing with glossaries, 201

encouraging with blog, 181

encouraging with wikis, 189

Reset Course page, 353–354

Reset tool, 56

resetting courses, 353–354

resizing images, 120–121

Resource settings, Manage Activities page, 327

resources

adding to courses, 101–116

defined, 16, 18

icons used with, 49

Moodle Web editor, 116–122

overview, 48–49

Resources outline, 104, 105

Resources utility, 60–61, 111–112

responses, 148, 370

Restore link, Files editing page, 344

Restore tool, 56

restoring courses, 348–351

restoring front pages, 335

Results tab, Editing Quiz page, 269

reusing courses, 348–353

review questions, developing with glossaries, 201

risk warning descriptions, 88

role play, 27, 161, 210, 371

roles

assigning, 79–80

defined, 17, 85

managing, 81–82

overriding, 89–92, 312–314

overview, 84–86, 335

renaming, 76

setting up, 86–89

switching, 44

Roles tab, 55

root directory, 112

RSS (Really Simple Syndication), 295–301, 336

RSS feed block, 59, 296–297

RSS template, 288

rudeness in forums, 160

S

sample rate, 132

scales, creating, 144–147

Scales setting page, 323

Scales tab, 138

Search field, glossary, 206

Search Forums block, 55, 171

Search tab, database page, 290

Search Wiki tool, 198

Section Links block, 60

secured tests, 233

security

anti-virus feature, 332

Module Security page, 331

notifications, 332

Site Policies settings, 330–331

Security Overview page, 337

self registration, 76–79, 364

self unenrollment, 81–82

self-assessment quizzes, 232

separate knowers, 147

server

setting up Moodle on, 22

settings, 335–336

Session Handling settings, server settings, 336

Settings tab, 139

Settings tab, message window, 177–178

Settings tool, 56

short answer questions, 242, 244, 251–253

Short Name, Edit Course Settings page, 69

short quizzes, 233

Show Activity Reports, Edit Course Settings page, 72

Show Gradebook to Students, Edit Course Settings page, 72

Show/Hide toggles, Grader Report page, 139

shuffling, 269

sick students, using chat for, 172

Single template, 285–287

Site Files link, 335

site front page layout, 43

Site Policies settings, 330–331

site reports, 354

Skype, 132, 370

slide shows, 122, 215

SlideShare, 122

smileys, 175, 176

social constructionism, 24

software

Audacity program, 131–132

Blackboard, 273

Hot Potatoes, 273

for podcast creation, 132

video conferencing, 133–134

for viewing linked files, 108, 122

sound files, 122

Spam Cleaner page, 337

spreadsheet, importing grades from, 138

statistics, 336, 359–360, 364

Statistics link, Activity Reports tab, 54

Statistics Output page, 360

Statistics page, 337

sticky blocks, 329

storytelling, 371

stripping wiki pages, 198

Student role, 81–83, 85

student wiki, 189–190

study groups, using chat for, 172

Subject field, Your New Discussion Topic page, 167

Submitters field, Remote RSS Feeds page, 329

Subscriptions links, Your New Discussion Topic page, 166

summaries, 104, 105

summary page, 47

summary report, survey, 154–155

Survey Activity module, 135

surveys

administering and managing, 154–155

choosing, 151–152

creating, 152–153

syllabus, 32, 366

syntax, Cloze question, 263

system administrators, 13, 63, 364

System Paths settings, server settings, 336

T

tables, inserting, 121

tag cloud, 185

tags, single template, 286

Tags area, blog editing page, 184

Tags block, 60

talking with learners, 370

Teacher role, 81, 82, 85

Teacher view, course front page, 16

teacher wiki, 189–190

TeacherTube Web site, 125, 130

telephone calls, 370

templates, 211, 278, 285–288, 368

Templates tab, database page, 291

test reviews, using chat for, 172

testing

calculated questions, 257–261

changing dates on imported quizzes, 353

courses, 77, 367–368

creating quiz bodies, 233–239

creating quiz questions, 239–243

description questions, 264

embedded answer (Cloze), 261–263

essay questions, 256–257

features, 231–233

importing and exporting questions, 273–274

matching questions, 248–249

multiple choice questions, 245–248

numerical questions, 253–255

previewing quizzes, 267–269

Question Bank section, 264–266

Questions in This Quiz section, 266–267

random short-answer matching questions, 255–256

short answer questions, 251–253

true/false questions, 249–251

viewing results, 269–273

TeX Notation filter, 330

Text Area field, 283

Text field, 283

Text Field editing page, 284

text file formats, 345

text pages, composing, 103–105

TexToys quizzes, 274

themes, 43, 332–333

third-party hosting, 22

time at computer, 36

time zone options, 324

timed tests, 233

Timeout field, Remote RSS Feeds page, 328

Timing preferences, Adding a New Quiz setup page, 234

Today's Logs link, Activity Reports tab, 54

toolbar, Moodle Web Editor, 116, 117

trainer wiki, 189–190

triangle symbols, 88

true/false questions, 243, 244, 249–251

Turn Editing On button, 44, 56

twitch speed thinking, 30

U

Unenroll Me tool, 57

unenrolling learners, 81–83

Unit Tests page, 337

Unzip link, Files editing page, 344

Upcoming Events block, 57

Update Time Zones page, 324

updating files, 340–344

updating profiles

Activity Reports tab, 54

Blog tab, 53

Edit Profile tab, 51–53

Forum Posts tab, 53

Notes tab, 53

Roles tab, 55

upgrade, 12

Upload Single File assignment type, 224

upload sizes, 72

Upload User Pictures link, Accounts folder, 310

Upload Users link, Accounts folder, 310, 312

uploading

content for grading, 223–224

to files, 108–110

images, 119–120

URL, 13

URL field, 283

user activity report, 358

user picture, 53

User Policies page, 314

User Profile Fields link, Accounts folder, 310

User Report, 323

user-defined tags, blog editing page, 184

username, 13

users, 12, 17, 85

Users category

Accounts section, 309–312

Authentication section, 307–309

Permissions section, 312–314

V

versions, 20–22

video

creating and uploading instructional videos, 129–130

file formats, 122

file formats for, 345

incorporating Podcasts, 132–133

multimedia plugins, 124–129

video conferencing, 133–134

video conferencing, 133–134

Videomaker Web site, 130

View [number] Survey Responses link, 150

View List tab, database page, 290

View Single tab, database page, 290

View tab

Grader Report page, 136, 137–138

wiki page, 195

Viewable From/To, Adding a New Database page, 279

viewing profiles

Activity Reports tab, 54

Blog tab, 53

Edit Profile tab, 51–53

Forum Posts tab, 53

Notes tab, 53

Roles tab, 55

VIP role, 86, 372

virtual learning environment (VLE), 12, 19–20

Voicethread, 132

W

Web editor, 116–122

Web link tools, 118–119

Web pages

composing, 105–107

creating anchors for, 116–117

embedding YouTube videos in, 125

enabling for lessons, 216

linking to, 108–112

Web sites, video creation, 129–130

weights, 140

wiki modules, 117

Wikipedia, 188

wikis, 187–200, 372

wildcards, 252, 260

Window settings, 62–63

worksheets, 232

writing skills, encouraging with blog, 181

WYSIWYG editing capabilities, 105

X

XMLDB tool, 338

Y

Your New Discussion Topic page, 165–166, 167–168

YouTube Web site, 125–129, 130

Z

Zip files, 343–344