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Resume and Course Start Button Modules

Students may forget where was the last section they were reading on a course after a break or last login, this module helps to solve that problem.

Amplify’d from www.autotrain.org
This download contans a simple module which provides a function which allows moodle uses to have an automatic bookmark of the last resource or module page they viewed in a moodle course, so that they can easily resume viewing course material after a break.
Download the resume button and start button modules :
  • for Moodle 1.9 (Activity block patch updated, everything else the same)
    • Read more at www.autotrain.org
     

    Moodle Content Exporter

    A Multi-Format Moodle Writer

    Amplify’d from www.linuxbox.com
    The Content Exporter is a general framework for writing Moodle course content to a variety of formats. Unlike the general (and wonderfully thorough) Moodle backup component, the Content Exporter focuses on creating human readable exports which are convenient for distribution.
    Currently the Content Exporter supports:
    • PDF
    • Plain Text
    • HTML

    Installation

    Simply extract the Moodle Content Exporter into the root directory of your Moodle installation. It will put everything into a subdirectory called contentexport. Then navigate to http://yourmoodle/contentexport and select a course and format from the menu. You must be logged in as an administrator. Output files are stored in the backup directory for the root course. To access
    them, click on restore from your Moodle’s front page.
    Read more at www.linuxbox.com
     

    NanoGong 3.1

    This is such a great tool for audio on Moodle!

    Amplify’d from gong.ust.hk

    What is NanoGong?

    NanoGong is an applet that can be used by someone to record, playback and save their voice, in a web page. When the recording is played back the user can speed up or slow down the sound without changing it. The speeded up or slowed down version of the recorded sound can be saved to the user’s hard disk, if he/she wishes More Details ».

    The applet can be used on a web page by itself or as an integrated component in Moodle, the most popular open source learning management system More Details ». There are special features for programmers, such as the ability to show or hide parts of the NanoGong interface More Details », or to completely control what the applet does More Details ».

    The NanoGong applet has been released as an open source project since version 3. The picture below shows the NanoGong applet with all components shown.

    The NanoGong Applet
    See more at gong.ust.hk
     

    Moodle Video How-tos

    Amplify’d from moodle.magnify.net
    The “How to Moodle” Tube Channel
    Read more at moodle.magnify.net
     

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    Moodle Webinar: Wimba

    Amplify’d from www.moodlerooms.com
    Moodlerooms and Wimba To Hold Joint Webinar!
    Moodlerooms and Wimba To Hold Joint Webinar!Apr 21, 2009 1:00 AM EDT
    Creating cost effective online environments for collaborative teaching and learning: April 28, 2 p.m. EDT

    From live online classes and podcasting to voice boards and instant messaging, now K-12 schools and higher education institutions throughout the country that use Moodle can easily add the collaborative elements that will make their online classes come alive.

    Put on your Moodle Hat and learn the countless ways Wimba collaboration software can make Moodle courses more lively and engaging.


    Attend this webinar to learn how the Moodlerooms/Wimba solution:

    - Addresses diverse learning styles through adaptable and varied instruction methods
    - Allows educators to focus less on technology and more on education
    - Expands learning opportunities for students regardless of where they live, how they learn, or what is available

    Read more at www.moodlerooms.com
     

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    CSS for Moodle

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    Amplify’d from docs.moodle.org

    What is CSS?

  • CSS stands for “Cascading Style Sheets” and is a web technology for defining the layout and look of a web page. With CSS you can alter the design of your web page without modifying HTML or PHP code.
  • Moodle Docs on CSS


    • Books:

  • The books by CSS guru Eric Meyer are highly recommended:
    • Where do I find information about the CSS used by Moodle?
  • CSS - overview of the use of CSS by Moodle.
  • CSS styles_ layout.css contains the layout specifications for various page elements.
  • CSS styles_color.css contains the colors used in the page elements.
  • CSS styles_fonts.css defines the fonts used in the page elements.

    • Which tools are useful for working with CSS?

  • Firebug Extension for Firefox is the single most useful tool for inspecting the CSS of any web page and modifying it on the fly. See Development:Firebug for further information.
  • Web Developer Toolbar for Firefox. See also Category:Firefox extensions.
  • Standalone CSS editor TopStyle Lite (you have to scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the free Lite version).
  • The new PHP version of NetBeans comes with integrated CSS support. You find a host of documentation, turorials, screen casts, etc. on the web site. See also Development:Setting up Netbeans.
    • Read more at docs.moodle.org
     

    Moodle Course Conversion

    Although there is plenty of videos and how-tos on the net, this book is promising for the people who will create the content/courses, so basicly it is for teachers.

    Amplify’d from www.liquidelearning.com
    Packt books have published Moodle Course Conversion: Beginner’s Guide by Ian Wild. This book promises to help teachers and trainers get “existing teaching material online quickly and easily”.
    From Chapter 2, you’re creating your courses. You learn about course structure and format, enrolling students and assigning teaching roles.
    Chapter 3 focuses on adding documents and handouts, while chapter 4 deals with including multimedia content.
    The book is NOT aimed at techies who are setting Moodle up from scratch. It’s for teachers, trainers and lecturers who want to (or are being forced to) convert existing materials for Moodle.
    Read more at www.liquidelearning.com
     
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