Wikis are another tool that get students working together responsibly and collaboratively. Wikis are web pages that can be created and edited on the fly. The only requirement is a computer with an Internet connection. This enables students to work in groups, editing the pages as they see fit. The teacher's role is to set up and manage the groups, giving a clear focus for their web pages. Rather than passively receiving information from the teacher about the causes of the English Civil War, the wiki enables them to carry out their own investigation and present their findings in a way which peers can read, discuss, and debate. The teacher can advise about the direction the wiki should take and sources to look at but the overall presentation of the information is the responsibility of the group members. Students tend to respond positively to this freedom, and to the fact that the teacher's role is that of an informed member of the target audience. They...
History Teaching with Moodle 2
History Teaching with Moodle 2
Overview of this book
Moodle is an open source virtual learning environment that is coming to be used in more and more schools worldwide. History and Moodle complement each other perfectly in terms of content and delivery. This book will show you how to set up tasks and activities that will enable your students to forge a greater understanding of complex issues, bringing History into the 21st century.History Teaching with Moodle 2 presents new and exciting ideas for the delivery of History content making use of tried-and-trusted methods of teaching the subject. By following a sample course, you will find it easy to transform your existing lesson plans into a Moodle course that will become even more efficient, attractive, and useful over time. Make the past come to life using a range of tasks and activities that can consolidate learning for some, enhance understanding for others, and enthuse all. Learn how to add an RSS feed to your home page to display daily 'On this day in history' posts. Create a one-minute quiz about how the Second World War began. Post video footage of a trip to a castle and set some questions for students in anticipation of their next visit. Set up a wiki so that student groups can create their own story about 'murder at a monastery'. Moodle's built-in features allow students to get a better grasp of historical concepts and will rejuvenate their interest in the subject.
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Table of Contents (16 chapters)
History Teaching with Moodle 2
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Free Chapter
Course Structure
Create Attractive Courses
Adding Interactive Content
Quizzes
The Gradebook
Student Collaboration
Lessons and Blogs
Using Xerte and Audacity
Moodle Workshops
Index
Customer Reviews