As I work toward my “GAME” plan goal of implementing Moodle curriculum, I have found it important to first organize a list of materials. What I have chosen to do is create one mini-unit to use this year in advanced algebra, and then create a layout for my entire geometry course for next year. The unit I choose in advanced algebra will be selected next week once I have had a chance to preview the outline of the text. This is my first year in my current district and we are starting a new book in February for the second semester. The class is for accelerated 8th graders and combines geometry and algebra 2 into a one year course. I know these students will surely take the learning into their own hands and that is why I have chosen to begin with them.
I met with a teacher who has been using Moodle for two years in similar math courses and she recommended to me that I first put all of my resources into files because that will help with the organization process. So what I have started to do is organize all of my worksheets, notes, Sketchpad files, and so on, and sorting them into new Moodle files. These files will be extremely valuable in case the service would discontinue and I would have to upload my materials to a new host. Then, I have to begin collecting games, manipulatives, and interactive resources on word documents in order to see what I have and what I need more of. Once this organization of resources has been established, it will be much quicker to attach all of them to the Moodle site. I am eager to begin organizing next week and look forward to choosing a fitting chapter for my inaugural Moodle unit! For those of you who aren't sure of what Moodle is, I've attached a short video that explains some of its capabilities.
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