[Moodle] RE: Moodle Quick PD Guide
Roland Gesthuizen
rgesthuizen at gmail.com
Thu Dec 13 16:01:23 EST 2007
Cripes .. Andrew, Alan, Kevork and Phil .. looks as if there is heaps of
interest from you all on this list towards running an installfest!! I have a
dozen of the ye olde Acer 5100 "digital divide" computers that we can trash
and rebuild. Perhaps we could build servers in the morning and use software
in the afternoon. :-)
I have suggested my school as a venue on a Saturday, early February, could
also rustle up a BBQ for lunch. Otherwise drop me a line off list with some
suggestions. :-)
Regards Roland
On 11/12/2007, Alan Oh <OH.A at wcc.vic.edu.au> wrote:
>
> If you don't mind a rookie, my hand is up.
>
> *Regards*
> *Alan Oh*
> **
> *Waverley Christian College*
> *Tel: (613) 9871-8600 ext 605*
> *www: **www.wcc.vic.edu.au* <http://www.wcc.vic.edu.au/>
> *email: **oh.a at wcc.vic.edu.au* <oh.a at wcc.vic.edu.au>
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:
> moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au] *On Behalf Of *WEIR Andrew
> *Sent:* Tuesday, 11 December 2007 12:33 PM
> *To:* The Moodle Users' in Schools Mailing List
> *Subject:* RE: [Moodle] RE: Moodle Quick PD Guide
>
> I would love to get involved in this also. we want to implement moodle in
> the near future and we also run first class.
>
> hope we can make it happen.
>
>
>
> Andrew Weir
>
> Thomas Carr College
>
> This could be fun. I've always wanted to install a LAMS server and see how
> it works with Moodle. Also playing around with virtual machines could add an
> interesting dimension. Wad-y-ya think! Is this doable?
>
> Phil Brown
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> *From:* moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:
> moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au] *On Behalf Of *Roland Gesthuizen
> *Sent:* Tuesday, 11 December 2007 12:32 AM
> *To:* The Moodle Users' in Schools Mailing List
> *Subject:* Re: [Moodle] RE: Moodle Quick PD Guide
>
>
>
> Does sound like a cool summer project. I had fun rebuiding some of the old
> digital divide computers to run Ubuntu. Taught me heaps about Linux (yes, my
> world didn't end, my milk didnt go off and I didnt start wearing funny
> T-Shirts) Even motivated some girls to do more with IT .. Say, numbers for
> VCE IT have gone up to three classes next year (gasp)
>
> A Moodle install fest, sounds like fun :-)
>
> Regards Roland
>
> On 07/12/2007, *Donna Benjamin* <donna at cc.com.au > wrote:
>
> 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 ? ;-)
> >
> >
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> > 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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