Using moodle outcomes and competencies

Using Moodle Outcomes andMoodle Competencies

Jonathan MooreFounder

jonathan@elearningconsultancy.comtwitter: moorejon

Http://www.elearningconsultancy.com

Background and context

● Managed thousands of Moodle sites● Managed millions of Moodle user accounts● Over 10 years experience with Moodle● Dozens of Moodle dev and reporting projects● Tuning, scalability, and performance expert● Author of Moodle Module Development

Why we have this session

● Moodle 3.1 released in May● Adds extensive CBE system● How does CBE compare to Gradebook

Outcomes?

Format / objectives

● Define systems● Compare and contrast● Explore and learn together● Ask questions● Share ideas

Getting to know you

● How many current Moodle users?● How many current Outcomes users?● Anyone familiar with CBE in general /

pre-release documentation?

About Moodle Outcomes

● Component of Moodle gradebook● Admin defines flat list of outcomes● Courses / activities associated with particular

outcomes● Outcomes graded separately from score● Typically using a qualitative scale● Some limited built-in reporting

Define outcomes

Outcomes in Gradebook

Competency Based Education for Moodle

● Multiple hierarchical competency frameworks● Individual learning plans● Systemwide learning workflow● Courses / activities associated competencies

Frameworks

Sample Framework

Individual Learning Plan

Activity Setup

Activity as Evidence

Demonstrating competency 4 times

● Source:https://docs.moodle.org/31/en/Competencies#Example_of_Activity_completion_with_Activity_competencies

Fine grained permissions● Nearly 60 capabilities defined

First Impression ComparisonFeature Outcomes CBE

Associate scales to measure learning objectives X X

Define learning objectives beyond course level X X

Import / export learning objectives database (* with plugin) X X*

Tight grade book integration X

Hierarchical learning elements X

Integrates with course and activity completions X

Individual learning plans X

Integrated sitewide workflow X

Easy reference to qualifying learning materials / artifacts X

Multiple alternate names for learning objectives X

Supports evidence of prior learning X

Course block for viewing course learning objectives X

Best / most accurate reporting interface X

Multiple modes of evaluating performance X

What do you think?

● Which system seems most useful to you?● What are your goals?

Demonstrate and explore

What we do

● Expert advice and eLearning program review● Evangelism and training● Instructional design● Custom development● Reporting● System tuning● Performance assessment

Questions?

● http://elearningconsultancy.com● jonathan@elearningconsultancy.com● Twitter: @moorejon● Skype: moorejon07