Moodle is a free open-source learning management system that was created by Martin Dougiamas at Curtin University in Australia. It allows for online learning through modules that can include topics, readings, assignments, forums, and other resources. Moodle has over 37,000 sites and 25 million users worldwide who share refinements and additions to the software. Many schools and organizations use Moodle to offer online learning opportunities across different subject areas.

1. Do You Moodle? NCompass Live – September 9, 2009 Original photo by Jeff Weston. Downloaded 8/1/2009 from Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffweston/3110670328/

2. So what is Moodle? Modular Object- Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment

3. So what is Moodle? Learning Management System software, like Blackboard or Angel Open source initially free can be added to or modified by its users

4. Moodle was created by Martin Dougiamas at Curtin University, in Perth Australia. He is still active in Moodle discussion groups.

5. Today the Moodle “community” includes about 37,000 sites, with over 25 million users. People around the world who are working with Moodle share the various refinements and additions to the software at: moodle.org

7. Many schools, colleges, institutions and organizations use Moodle to offer online learning. For example:

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17. Photo by Ed Yourdon. Downloaded 8/1/2009, from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yourdon/3405811164/.

20. Topic

21. Topic Reading

23. Topic Assignment

25. Topic Forum

27. Moodle Icons Forum Assignment Web page .PDF Test Document

37. Assignments

39. Collection Management

40. Library Policy

41. The Community and the LibraryA.K.A. Basic Skills: Collection Development - Online

42. Questions??? Laura Johnson Continuing Education Coordinator Nebraska Library Commission laura.johnson@nebraska.gov 800-307-2665