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Activity modules

21 January, 2016 - 14:46

Moodle contains a wide range of activity modules that can be used to build up any type of course. They provide a central point for information, discussion and collaboration among Moodle users. The current activates as in version 1.8 are as follows (Dougiamas, 2011):

Table 10.12 Activity Modules in Moodle Product

No

Activity Modules

Description

1

Assignments media/image24.png

The assignment module enables a teacher to allow students to upload and prepare any digital content for grading.

2

Chats media/image25.png

It allows participants to have a real-time synchronous discussion via the web. This is a useful way to get a different understanding of each other and the topic being.

3

Choices media/image26.png

These enable teachers to ask questions, and they specify a choice of multiple responses.

4

Forums media/image27.png

These are where the most discussion takes place between users. Users comfortable with informal communication styles.

5

Glossary

This allows participants to create and maintain a list of definitions, and enables teachers to export entries from one glossary to another within the same course.

6

Journal

This is private between student and teacher and each journal can be directed by an open question. For each particular journal, the whole class can be assessed on one page in one form [20].

7

Labels media/image28.png

It allows users to insert text and graphics among the other activities on the course.

8

Lesson media/image29.png

This delivers content in an interesting and flexible way. It consists of a number of pages; each page normally ends with a question and a number of possible answers.

9

Quizzes media/image30.png

This module allows the teacher to design and set quiz tests, consisting of multiple choices, true/false and short answer questions.

10

Resources media/image31.png

These contain information that the teacher wants to bring into the course.