THE FUTURE WITH MOODLE
Pieter van der Hijden MSc Sofos Consultancy, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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SWOT ANALYSIS: STRENGTHS
Strengths
Whole process supported by single package
Client is in control thanks to open source
Great Community of Practice
Software license is free of charge
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SWOT ANALYSIS: WEAKNESSES
Weaknesses
Design tools are missing
Client uncertain about future
Ecosystem needs more balance (kernel, partners, community)
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SWOT ANALYSIS: OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities
Need for beacon in turbulent world
Need for gradual shift to student-centered learning
Growing need for lifelong learning
Solving capacity problems via distance learning
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SWOT ANALYSIS: THREATS
Threats
Turbulent environment
Fierce competition
Growth rate is declining
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Google trends: Moodle, Blackboard
SWOT ANALYSIS: THREATS
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New Moodle registrations: Growth rate is declining
CONCLUSIONS
Conclusions
Shared vision needed
Community importance underestimated
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendations
Community needs to take responsibility
Give the community a voice
International Moodle Association
Representing the users
Window to the world
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THANK YOU!
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Pieter van der Hijden MSc Sofos Consultancy, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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