[vet-mm] Moodle Database Module in Multi-Media

[Roland Gesthuizen]

I havnt had a security problem with Moodle, neither does EdNA, Open
University or probably the other thousands of other sites that correctly
deploy and update it. As even famous, commercial packages that come in
shrink-wrap have security issues, this is probably one of those fluffy
excuses to distract well meaning educators who start poking around beyond
their cutting edge.

Whilst working outside the box with disruptive technology like Web2
horrifies some IT managers, saving money with FOSS then putting this back
into a school sounds like a great outcome and win for all. If it isnt
blocked, download the MP4 at home then show him this splendid multimedia
video production "The Machine is Us/ing Us"
     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gmP4nk0EOE

Interesting gripe Paul, I guess if he knows something we don't then he
should probably pass it onto the active Moodle community. ;-)

Kevork has a splendid Moodle list that is worth joining or browsing online .
    http://www.edulists.com.au/mailman/listinfo/moodle

The OpenSource list members have organised a meeting at my school on March
21st - the Equinox and Harmony Day. Drop me a line if anybody might be
interested and would like more details or jump onto the OpenSource list.

Regards Roland

On 21/02/07, Paul Sijpkes <sijp at knox.vic.edu.au> wrote:
>
> Hi Keith and the rest of the list,
>
> Please excuse the off-topic question.
>
> We are using a commercial system called Masterfile at our school which has
> generally been a pain in the proverbial.  I've tried convincing the IT
> manager to change to Moodle but his main gripe appears to be about
> security.  Have you had an issues with security on Moodle?  What have other
> schools experiences been with Moodle?  Is there a better commercial system
> that is actually affordable (ie. not Blackboard).  Any feedback on this
> would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Paul Sijpkes
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> From: vet-mm-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Keith Richardson
> Sent: Mon 12/02/2007 4:16 PM
> To: List Multi-Media; List Moodle
> Subject: [vet-mm] Moodle Database Module in Multi-Media
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>
>
> Hi Y'All.
> We have just made an exciting discovery.
> In Moodle 1.7 there is a database module with a big range of filetypes
> that may be loaded into its cells.
> We made one to accept image files, then had the Year 8 multimedia
> students who are currently modifying their own photos using Irfanview,
> upload web-sized images (300px wide) into the class database. The
> students were limited to 10 entries, and could also delete their own
> entries, so that it was a "Best Of" selection of their work.
> Then each student had to make a constructively critical comment about
> two of the photos of each other student.
> It has worked well.
> Thought others might like to try it out.
> Keith
> Keith Richardson
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Roland Gesthuizen - ICT Coordinator - Westall Secondary College
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