[Moodle] RE: Moodle Quick PD Guide

Fri Nov 30 15:34:30 EST 2007

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.

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Cheltenham Secondary College www.cheltsec.vic.edu.au 
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-----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....)

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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

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Casey Grammar School
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:moodle- 
> bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Tony Bandiera
> Sent: Thursday, 29 November 2007 10:46 PM
> To: moodle at edulists.com.au 
> Subject: [Moodle] usernames in potential users
> 
> I need to find a hack to include usernames in the potential users in 
> assign students. Emails and surnames are time consuming to say the 
> least when you want to enroll a whole year level for 200 students. We 
> use a username such as bloogjo.y10 (y10 being the year level). Im sure 
> other schools must have the same issue when enrolling a whole year 
> group.
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