[nylug-talk] RE: nylug-talk Digest, Vol 34, Issue 27

[Sunny Dubey]

On Monday 29 May 2006 18:55, Ronald Wolsky wrote:
> I am a NYC High School teacher. I write grants for my school and I am
> currently putting together the idea for a technology grant that
> includes Linux.
> I would like to set up a web server using Linux OS and running
> MOODLE. MOODLE is a program that allows teachers to put up
> interactive online class projects (see moodle.org for more
> information).
> I was wondering if anyone belonging to this listserv would like to
> help me put this project together. I must figure out what I will need
> in terms of equipment, software, technical support etc.

Hi Ron

I current work as a sysadmin for another high school (Bronx Science) :)

I've never heard of Moodle till now, but it looks like nice stuff.

In terms of equipment and software, I don't think you'll have much to 
worry about.  However I think your biggest costs/hurdle associated with 
this project will be teaching teachers how to utilize this software.  
At my high school we use 3rd party commercial solutions like Naviance 
and SchoolPages.  And while these solutions are hosted by the providers 
offsite, it takes real time and effort by the MIS Dept. and various 
Tech teachers to teach others about the software and how to use it.

I believe we use part of staff development days in an effort to spread 
knowledge about the software all at once.  But the most amount of staff 
time is spent with teachers who are not tech-savvy and don't learn too 
fast, but have a real desire to use the tools in the class room.

(I'm not entirely too sure of the details, as I don't deal with this 
aspect of IT at my school.  But if you want I can put your in touch 
with my supervisor and our AP of MIS, they deal with this stuff daily!)

Cool

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Sunny Dubey

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