Well, I am kind of bummed. I was really hoping that I would love Moodle and that it would just be like second nature learning how to use it, but alas I was wrong.
Moodle was just a little more cumbersome than Blackboard. I was really having to think about the set-up and digging around to find where to put things. Trying to add a survey or questions was difficult or confusing for me. It could be that if I gave it more time that it would become easier. I do plan on playing with it some more because the price just can't be beat, FREE
Blackboard was super easy and user friendly. Although in hindsight I have to wonder if it is just because I have been taking online classes for the last year. Just a year ago I was clueless about Blackboard and now I can't imagine not taking classes online. The convenience factor that BB allows is just too good to pass up.
If I was to use Moodle, I think the first class would take me sometime sketching out how I wanted everything but I sure it would be easier after that. I have been asked to consider developing a curr to use online with some 4-H volunteers and I thought Moodle would be a good venue, however, after this week I will need to do a little more playing around before diving in.
I think Moodle would work, if we would give it some time. The small differences would justify the cost diffence..
ReplyDeleteI think sketching things out is important whether or not we're familiar with the technology. Better to have a well planned idea than to mess it up by trying to wing it!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to sketch it out ahead of time. It is like designing a web page!
ReplyDeleteThe sketching things out is a great idea. When one designs an online course one is suppose to sketch it out or create a chart or whatever to make the course more visual. I love mind mapping apps to do this, makes moving things around so much easier!
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