[Moodle] RE: Moodle Quick PD Guide
Adam Barbary
home at adambarbary.com
Fri Dec 7 19:51:35 EST 2007
Hi all,
I"d love to join in this as well. I am in Japan on exchange up until
Christmas, so any chance of this happening in the New Year?
I have installed in the past, we even have a running system at work, I
just want to see how people use the system.
Cheers,
Adam
Viewbank College
On 07/12/2007, at 6:36 PM, Meadows, Roslyn M wrote:
> Donna!!! You are a fantastic - I have a brand new box at school just
> waiting for this to occur, I desperately need to have moodle running
> seamlessly by the first day next year, let me know when and where -
> I am THERE :) Can I bring two others from school??? If venue is a
> problem I will even offer my house!!
>
> Cheers
> Ros
>
> Roslyn Meadows
> ICT Coordinator
> Head of Assessment and Reporting
> Bentleigh Secondary College | 9579 1044 | 0412 614 062
>
> Please consider the environment before printing this email
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au
> ] On Behalf Of Donna Benjamin
> Sent: Friday, 7 December 2007 6:22 PM
> To: The Moodle Users' in Schools Mailing List
> Cc: peter at cc.com.au
> Subject: Re: [Moodle] RE: Moodle Quick PD Guide
>
> Hmmm - Makes me wonder...
> Linux Users Victoria runs 'install' fests from time to time.
>
> I wonder if I could arrange to buy a few 'old' machines from
> Computerbank, and arrange a moodle install fest?
>
> Say - $100 bucks for an old machine, then we sit around install linux,
> apache, mysql, php and moodle... in the morning, and in the afternoon
> set up courses and share tips and tricks for making moodle sing?
>
> Could this be a summer break project for the VIC moodlers?
>
> Then you take the box into school - plug it in (or whack a wireless
> card
> in it) - do some tricky stuff to get a static IP - and voila!
>
> Peter - could that work?
>
> On the other hand - if your techs really won't let you - we do host a
> few moodle sites for others who've not been able to get access to the
> infrastructure inside the school. Or do as Ros has done, and get a
> host
> that let's you DIY.
>
> cheers
> - Donna
>
>
> On Fri, 2007-12-07 at 17:57 +1100, Roland Gesthuizen wrote:
>> hahahaha and thanks Ros,
>>
>> I have often pointed out that ICT managers and Technicians sometimes
>> lack natural sunlight and friends (or should that be sunlight and
>> natural friends) ;-)
>>
>> Regards Roland
>>
>>
>> On 01/12/2007, Meadows, Roslyn M
>> <Meadows.Roslyn.M at edumail.vic.gov.au>
>> wrote:
>> You have to work on creating a thick skin Kent – here are some
>> hints
>>
>> 1. Spend a large amount of time in the sunshine (it turns
>> your skin to leather)
>>
>> 2. Grow old (ditto above)
>>
>> 3. Smile continuously (does nothing for the thickness of
>> your skin but makes you feel better)
>>
>> 4. Keep applying for new jobs
>>
>> 5. Become the school gardener
>>
>>
>>
>> I have not been able to get moodle happening at all for the
>> whole year – the techs are not interested and don't know how,
>> when they call in "the experts" it costs money and still
>> doesn't work!
>>
>>
>>
>> If I could have access to the system I know I could make it
>> work – I even set up a website (offsite on a commercial server
>> – domain name and server paid for by me, installed MRBS and
>> numerous other addons) to PROVE that if I had access I could
>> get it working but still nothing. They don't see any reason
>> why I should have administrative access (I think they are
>> scared I might 'break it')
>>
>>
>>
>> You can keep on fighting, put your energies into other
>> ventures (mine is the report coordination – love QuickVic –
>> yeh NOT), or shrug your shoulders and give up. Or find another
>> job (I did that too for a year), or wait for a change of
>> guard!!
>>
>>
>>
>> Good luck with whatever road you follow – but stay positive,
>> and do keep smiling!!!!
>>
>>
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Ros
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Roslyn Meadows
>> ICT Coordinator
>>
>> Head of Assessment and
>> Reporting
>> Bentleigh Secondary College |
>> 9579 1044 | 0412 614 062
>>
>>
>>
>> Please consider the environment
>> before printing this email
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> From:moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au
>> [mailto:moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Kent
>> Beveridge
>> Sent: Saturday, 1 December 2007 1:58 PM
>> To: The Moodle Users' in Schools Mailing List
>> Subject: RE: [Moodle] RE: Moodle Quick PD Guide
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm getting really jealous of you guys! Its becoming more and
>> more here like what Ros told me its like at her place of work.
>> I put proposals in for next years development/upgrade as we
>> were invited to, but, do you think I've got ANY
>> feedback...nup! Not even a thanks for my suggestions....
>>
>>
>> Makes you wonder why we bother!
>>
>>
>> Still here next year, after that, who knows? Am just about to
>> sit my last exam to qualify me to VCE/HSC maths levels via the
>> Grad Cert Maths(ACUonline) (having previously taught up to y10
>> maths for the past 10 or so years) so I could be bribed if the
>> offer is right!!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On another tack, I'd love to be a party to any moodle or
>> similar PD that is being run, just to expand my skill base,
>> even though it all 'techie-centric' here. (he's a local and
>> I'm not, simply put).
>>
>>
>> KB.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> back to finishing reports now.....ho hum ho hum....
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Kent Beveridge,
>>
>>
>> I.T. co-ordinator
>>
>>
>> St. Brigids Catholic Sec. College
>>
>>
>> Horsham
>>
>>
>> email.. kbeveridge at stbc.vic.edu.au
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> |<3|\|7 b3\/3r1D93 ? ;-)
>>
>>
>> Wishes and Eggs, one you make and one you break! A bit like
>> promises.....
>>
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>> ______________________________________________________________
>> From: moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Stephen
>> Digby
>> Sent: Fri 11/30/2007 4:23 PM
>> To: 'The Moodle Users' in Schools Mailing List'
>> Subject: RE: [Moodle] RE: Moodle Quick PD Guide
>>
>>
>> Wow.... Wish we had first class software (and talent like
>> yours !)
>>
>> ====================================================
>> Stephen Digby, Learning Technology Manager
>> mailto: admin at cheltsec.vic.edu.au
>> Cheltenham Secondary College www.cheltsec.vic.edu.au
>> Ph: 613 955 55 955 Fx: 9555 8617 Mb: 0431-701-028
>> ====================================================
>> The trouble with being a parent is that by the time you are
>> experienced, you are unemployed. Author Unknown
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au
>> [mailto:moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Kevork
>> Krozian
>> Sent: Friday, 30 November 2007 3:35 PM
>> To: 'The Moodle Users' in Schools Mailing List'
>>
>>
>> Subject: RE: [Moodle] RE: Moodle Quick PD Guide
>>
>> Hi Stephen,
>>
>> I was trying to resist but I won't hold back any longer to
>> unveil the Forest Hill College (FHC) Ultranet.
>>
>> Using the PHP and MySQL book as a starting point a system has
>> been built running off the Apache server..
>> Student or teacher logs on at the intranet with an icon called
>> " MyFHC" . They are authenticated against Novell using LDAP.
>>
>> If successful the script extracts their timetable from First
>> Class on the MSSQL server. It then draws their timetable with
>> hyperlinks to the Moodle class that subject is connected to.
>> It also shows a class list link with student details such as
>> logon
>> code, full name, email , and any other info. On clicking the
>> subject in the timetable it seamlessly enters the Moodle class
>> without
>> a logon through passing of variables used in a session
>> ( version 2 of my book to cover this ) !!!
>>
>> For this to happen moodle is being reinitialised each year so
>> that a script will go to the First Class timetable database ,
>> extract
>> all classes and then create these in the MySQL database moodle
>> is installed in. Thereafter, teachers will be allocated as
>> well as
>> students to each course. This is written in PHP.
>>
>> Using LDAP to carry through authentication to 3 servers is
>> pretty cool.
>> Next stage is to tie in the room and resource bookings
>> directly with the First Class Database on MSSQL so the data is
>> always live
>> and not copied for manual update onto another database like
>> Access !
>>
>> A screen grab to follow soon for your information.
>>
>> Take Care
>>
>>
>> Kevork Krozian
>> IT Manager , Forest Hill College
>> k.krozian at fhc.vic.edu.au
>> http://www.fhc.vic.edu.au
>> Mobile: 0419 356 034
>>
>>>>> "Stephen Digby" <digby.stephen.p at edumail.vic.gov.au>
>> 30/11/2007 2:55
>>>>> pm >>>
>> I am creating a course for every subject in the school next
>> year whether they ask or not using something similar to this
>> template.
>> I also have a version of a the moodle demo course that needs a
>> bit of work (to big to email)
>> http://infonet.cheltsec.vic.edu.au/file.php/1/backup-demo-20071130-1323.zip
>>
>> PS: My techs are trying to install a server to your php/mysql
>> instructions using Windows (they have a little hair left but
>> it is
>> disappearing fast.
>> Meanwhile, I am enjoying your excellent course documents.
>>
>> ====================================================
>> Stephen Digby, Learning Technology Manager
>> mailto: admin at cheltsec.vic.edu.au
>> Cheltenham Secondary College www.cheltsec.vic.edu.au
>> Ph: 613 955 55 955 Fx: 9555 8617 Mb: 0431-701-028
>> ====================================================
>> Leadership has a harder job to do than just choose sides. It
>> must bring sides together. Jesse Jackson
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au
>> [mailto:moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Kevork
>> Krozian
>> Sent: Friday, 30 November 2007 10:03 AM
>> To: 'The Moodle Users' in Schools Mailing List'
>> Subject: [Moodle] RE: Moodle Quick PD Guide
>>
>> Hi Folks,
>>
>> I am trying to put together a PD for critical/essential
>> moodle functions for the classroom teacher.
>> Are there any kind souls out there who may have already done
>> this work who are willing to share ?
>> It would save several hours of prep time and I would be
>> grateful for any help.
>>
>>
>> Kind Regards
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>>>> "Stephen Digby" <digby.stephen.p at edumail.vic.gov.au>
>> 30/11/2007 9:36
>>>>> am >>>
>> Thanks for that !
>> It IS really good.
>> I can also easily see the model Id by hovering over the
>> username.....
>>
>> Will now have a play (instead of finishing reports....)
>>
>> ====================================================
>> Stephen Digby, Learning Technology Manager
>> mailto: admin at cheltsec.vic.edu.au
>> Cheltenham Secondary College www.cheltsec.vic.edu.au
>> Ph: 613 955 55 955 Fx: 9555 8617 Mb: 0431-701-028
>> ====================================================
>> Forgiveness is easier to obtain than permission.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au
>> [mailto:moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of James
>> Poulos
>> Sent: Friday, 30 November 2007 8:56 AM
>> To: The Moodle Users' in Schools Mailing List
>> Subject: RE: [Moodle] usernames in potential users
>>
>> Have you tried the User Administration Block
>> (http://moodle.org/mod/data/view.php?d=13&rid=893). It allows
>> mush easier enrolment and
>> can use a find criteria to search users, then mass enrol them.
>> I have found it very useful and time saving.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> James
>>
>> **********************************************
>> James Poulos
>> IT Coordinator
>> Casey Grammar School
>> J.Poulos at caseygrammar.vic.edu.au
>> Ph: 03 5995 2188
>> **********************************************
>
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