This book is a practical guide to testing in Moodle. You will initially learn to create different types of questions such as True/False, multiple choice, short answer, and so on. After you have learned how to create questions you will follow a step-by-step process to create complete tests by tweaking various options. Once you have gone through how to set up a complete Quiz, you will learn how to create and set up a Lesson, which can be used to create simple vocabulary or flash card tests or complex, multi-branched assignments.
Once you have finished with the Lesson module, you will learn to test and assess students through work submitted using the Workshop module. This module also provides an opportunity for self- and peer-assessment of student work. Once finished with Workshop, you will learn how to create a variety of skill-specific tests: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. After the skill-specific test section, you will learn how to set up and use Gradebook, Moodle's grading module.
By the end of this book, you should be familiar with a variety of ways to set up questions and test and assess your students using many of Moodle's modules and features.
Chapter 1, Testing with Moodle Quiz: In this chapter we will look at Moodle's Quiz module, introduce some of the main features, and learn to create True/False questions.
Chapter 2, Multiple Choice Quizzes: In this chapter we will continue to explore the Quiz module, develop multiple choice questions, and look at some question formatting issues.
Chapter 3, More Question Types: In this chapter we will look at all other question types available in the Moodle Quiz module, as well as how to create each one.
Chapter 4, Creating a Quiz: In this chapter we will learn how to create a complete quiz using the Quiz module, as well as use some new options.
Chapter 5, Using Lesson: In this chapter we will look at Moodle's Lesson module. We will look at the setup, details, and how to create a Lesson for use in your classes.
Chapter 6, Using Workshop: In this chapter we will look at the Workshop module. We will look at the setup, details, and how to create a Workshop for use in your classes.
Chapter 7, Listening Tests: In this chapter we will look at a variety of ways to test listening skills using Moodle. We will look at uploading audio files, adding listening tasks, and using Forums with audio.
Chapter 8, Testing Reading: In this chapter we will look at a variety of ways to test vocabulary and reading skills using Moodle. We will look at how to make a QuizPort reading test, creating timed readings, and how to make flashcards.
Chapter 9, Testing Speaking: In this chapter we will look at a variety of ways to test speaking skills using Moodle. We will look at Nanogongs, using Skype, and two new contributions, VoiceBoard and VoiceShadow.
Chapter 10, Testing Writing: In this chapter we will look at a variety of ways to test writing skills using Moodle. We will look at pre-writing activities, writing portfolios, and setting up writing assignments.
Chapter 11, Using Gradebook: In this chapter we will look at the Moodle Gradebook, how it is set up, used, and how to create one in your course.
This book assumes that you have already successfully installed and set up a Moodle site for teaching. The version being used for this book is 1.9.7. It is intended for those with beginning to intermediate knowledge of Moodle.
If you are a teacher, tutor, or Moodle Administrator who is responsible for developing and evaluating an online test using Moodle, or would like to utilize more features in Moodle for testing and assessment purposes, then this book is for you.
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