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The Journal Module has been disabled during install by default since Moodle 1.5 (when all Journals were converted to Online Assignments)
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|type = Activity
|entry = https://moodle.org/plugins/view.php?plugin=mod_journal
|tracker = http://tracker.moodle.org/browse/CONTRIB/component/10880
|discussion = http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=736
|maintainer = David Monllaó
|float = Right
}}


NOTE: From Moodle 2.0 you will no longer find the Journal module installed by default as part of your CVS version of Moodle. You'll need to install it separately from contrib.
==Background==
see [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=96337]
In Moodle 2.0 the Journal was removed from the core install, and is now available only as a plugin. For the history, please see this discussion: https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=96334
and [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=96334]


In order to avoid data loss, the installation of the journal plugin on a Moodle 2.0 should follow the [https://docs.moodle.org/20/en/Upgrading_to_Moodle_2.0#A_word_about_optional_plugins_and_themes Upgrading to Moodle 2.0 guidelines]. [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=154910 That discussion] about the best way to upgrade contrib plugins to Moodle 2.0 could also be useful.
The journal module allows teachers to collect online text from students, review it and provide feedback including grades. The work students submit is visible only to the teacher and not to the other students.
 
[[File:Journal_Example.png]]
 
A journal entry is one in which students type directly into a text field in Moodle. A Journal does not allow students to submit any digital content (files), including, for example, word-processed documents, spreadsheets, images, audio and video clips. Journals do not consist of file uploads.
 
A journal has a 'Days available' setting that controls the number of days the journal is open for changes.
 
Markers are not notified every time a student submits an assignment, or for late submissions. The entries for a whole class or group is shown to a marker, at the same time. Markers can choose to give students feedback in the form of text and grade.
 
==The purpose of the Journal==
The Journal is suitable for simple, short, online writing assignments in which students will refine their entries over time based on feedback from the marker. Journal assignments should be simple because it allows online text only and it does not allow for file uploads or use of the rubric or marking guide. Journal assignments should be short to prevent the 'scroll of death' for markers, because entries for all participants or groups are shown to the marker at the same time on one page.


==See also==
==See also==
*[http://moodle.org/mod/data/view.php?d=13&rid=325 Journal module for download]
*Using Moodle [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=736 Journal module forum]


[[Category:Contributed code]]
 
Using Moodle forum discussions:
*[http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=257145 What does the Journal do?]
 
[[en:Módulo Journal]]

Latest revision as of 23:18, 28 March 2014

Background

In Moodle 2.0 the Journal was removed from the core install, and is now available only as a plugin. For the history, please see this discussion: https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=96334

The journal module allows teachers to collect online text from students, review it and provide feedback including grades. The work students submit is visible only to the teacher and not to the other students.

Journal Example.png

A journal entry is one in which students type directly into a text field in Moodle. A Journal does not allow students to submit any digital content (files), including, for example, word-processed documents, spreadsheets, images, audio and video clips. Journals do not consist of file uploads.

A journal has a 'Days available' setting that controls the number of days the journal is open for changes.

Markers are not notified every time a student submits an assignment, or for late submissions. The entries for a whole class or group is shown to a marker, at the same time. Markers can choose to give students feedback in the form of text and grade.

The purpose of the Journal

The Journal is suitable for simple, short, online writing assignments in which students will refine their entries over time based on feedback from the marker. Journal assignments should be simple because it allows online text only and it does not allow for file uploads or use of the rubric or marking guide. Journal assignments should be short to prevent the 'scroll of death' for markers, because entries for all participants or groups are shown to the marker at the same time on one page.

See also

Using Moodle forum discussions: