Introduction

Moodle (Modular Object Oriented Developmental Learning Environment ) provides a secure, online environment for learning. There are many terms used to describe these types of environments including learning platforms and virtual learning environments (find out more about learning platforms).There are a whole set of tools (find out more) for teachers to use to support them in their schools. Teachers may want to use it to provide resources to support learning in their classroom or at home but Moodle can be used for support and encourage other activities such as:.

• to encourage active parental involvement in learning
• to support personalised learning.
• to support extended school activities
• to assess, track and monitor pupils
• to support pupil reflection of their learning
• to support the transition process between schools
• to provide tools to support pupil voice
  
  What are main benefits of learning platforms (video)

Issues you may face adopting a learning platform in your school (Becta video)

Have you seen Becta's 'Learning Platform: Steps to adoption' - download it here

This framework allows teachers and schools to identify successes, plot progress and plan to transform their school by using the learning platform and other technology. It defines five levels of development: aware; develop; adopt; integrate; transform.

How do I get a Moodle site? If you are a Lancashire school and you want to request a Moodle site. Download the request form below and fax it back to the CLEO office.

Moodle request Form

Have a look at the different areas below and see what opportunities Moodle can provide for your school.

The CLEO booklet for Moodle outlines the general benefits about using this learning platform and the Moodle service. Download the booklet below.

CLEO Moodle booklet

There are other tools that work alongside Moodle such as ePortfolios and the MIDAS service. To find out more information on the MIDAS project and the Secondary ePortfolio (Mahara) use the appropriate links.

All Moodle support is available at no additional cost to Lancashire schools.

More information can be obtained from the links on the left.

If you are interested in finding our more about Moodle or having somebody visit you please contact us via 01257 516360 or email info@ict.lancsngfl.ac.uk.