1. Using Moodle Outcomes and
Moodle Competencies
Jonathan Moore
Founder
jonathan@elearningconsultancy.com
twitter: moorejon
Http://www.elearningconsultancy.com
2. 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
3. Why we have this session
● Moodle 3.1 released in May
● Adds extensive CBE system
● How does CBE compare to Gradebook
Outcomes?
4. Format / objectives
● Define systems
● Compare and contrast
● Explore and learn together
● Ask questions
● Share ideas
5. Getting to know you
● How many current Moodle users?
● How many current Outcomes users?
● Anyone familiar with CBE in general /
pre-release documentation?
6. 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
17. First Impression Comparison
Feature 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
18. What do you think?
● Which system seems most useful to you?
● What are your goals?
20. What we do
● Expert advice and eLearning program review
● Evangelism and training
● Instructional design
● Custom development
● Reporting
● System tuning
● Performance assessment