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The social forum can be edited by clicking the 'Update this forum' button on the social forum page. The forum introduction is displayed at the top of the course page (in Moodle 1.9.5 onwards). | The social forum can be edited by clicking the 'Update this forum' button on the social forum page. The forum introduction is displayed at the top of the course page (in Moodle 1.9.5 onwards). | ||
==See also== | ==See also== |
Revision as of 23:24, 6 December 2011
A course format refers to the layout of a course. They can be changed by the course Course administration block under settings.
Standard course formats
Pacing for 2012 Academic Year
Elementary Computer Course
January: Students will learn how to use paint tools and insert it in MS Word
February and March: Learning how to make presentations in MS Power Point • Insert pictures • Working with custom animations • Inserting movie clipart • Inserting audio • Working with hyperlinks
April: Learning MS Publisher • Flyers • Posters • Brochure • Banners • Cards May Students will be introduces in the MS Excel program • Surveys • Enter data • Graphic charts
Social format
This format is oriented around one main forum, the social forum, which appears listed on the main page. It is useful for situations that are more free form. They may not even be courses. The Moodle Lounge is an example of a social format course.
The social forum can be edited by clicking the 'Update this forum' button on the social forum page. The forum introduction is displayed at the top of the course page (in Moodle 1.9.5 onwards).
See also
- Course settings
- Using Moodle Course formats forum
- Getting the most out of course design blog post describing various contributed course formats
Using Moodle forum discussions: