the glossary module: 10 ways to make this old dog do new tricks
DESCRIPTION
The glossary module is easily Moodle's most versatile tool! With several different glossary types, ratings and commenting capabilities, the random glossary entry block, and more, the list of features goes on and on. All of these features along with Moodle's roles and permissions make for a range of possibilities.TRANSCRIPT
THE GLOSSARY MODULE: 10 WAYS TO MAKE THIS OLD DOG DO NEW TRICKS Michelle Moore Chief Evangelist
WHY I LOVE THE GLOSSARY o So many features! o So many applications! o Collaborative content generation o Just-in-time learning opportunities
GLOSSARY AS DICTIONARY
GLOSSARY AS RESOURCE COLLECTION
AUTO-LINKING
PRINT WITH A CLICK
LEARNER CONTRIBUTIONS
RATINGS AND COMMENTS
RANDOM GLOSSARY ENTRY BLOCK
CATEGORIZABLE
SEARCHABLE
KEY WORD SEARCH
OTHER OPTIONS o Duplicate entries allowed o Global glossaries o Main or “master” course glossaries o FAQ format o Encyclopedia format
NOW . . . (AT LEAST) 10 WAYS TO MAKE THIS OLD DOG DO NEW TRICKS
1. CREDIT FOR WORD USE o Glossary entries contain: Vocabulary o Auto-linking: On o Terms highlighted in the course o Credit earned for correct term usage
2. STUDENT OF THE WEEK o Glossary entries contain: Student bios o Random glossary entry block:
o Random o Every 7 days
o Variations: o Employee of the week o Bios of people related to field of study – A.T. Wyatt o New employee orientation – bios of key staff
3. RESOURCE COLLECTION o Glossary entries contain: Websites o Categories for resource types o Ratings: On to rate websites/resources o Allow learner contributions o Variations:
o Tutorials o Forms o Mnemonics o Many more
4. RECIPE OF THE DAY o Glossary entries contain: Recipes o Categories for different recipe types o Random glossary entry block:
o Random o Every day
o Ratings: On to rate recipes o Comments: To allow tips, variations, corrections o Allow learner contributions o Variations:
o Quote of the day
5. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT o Glossary entries contain: Grammatical tips o Keywords contain variations on errors o Glossary in orphaned topic? o Auto-linking: On o Variations:
o Key concepts definitions or videos o Cooking terms o Process or content review
6. TIPS AND TRICKS o Glossary entries contain: Tips and Tricks o Categories related to different job tasks o Ratings: On to rate useful tips o Comments: On to allow additions or clarification o Random glossary entry block: Optional o Variations:
o What I wish I knew . . . o Common errors
7. TEST REVIEW o Glossary entries contain: Test content review o Categories related to different objectives o Ratings: On to rate quality of content o Comments: On to allow additions or clarification o Variations:
o Project alternative to writing reports o Content generation for training materials
o Credit Dianna Martinez
8. DEBATE TOPICS o Glossary entries contain: Sample debate topics o Categories related to different types of topics o Random glossary entry block:
o Random o On page reload
o Allow learner contributions? o Variations:
o Spelling words – using audio clips o Practice AP exam questions
o Credit Ryan Chadwick
9. SPELLING LISTS o Glossary entries contain: Spelling lists o May want glossary in orphaned topic o Random glossary entry block:
o Next entry o Every 7 days
o Variations: o Vocabulary lists o Newsletters o Link of the week
10. YOUR TURN!
THANK YOU! Remote-Learner
540-943-7831 http://remote-learner.net
Michelle Moore Twitter: @michelledmoore Blog: http://moodleandmoore.com Slides: http://slideshare.net/michelledmoore