Moodle webparts for SharePoint 2007

On codeplex, http://www.codeplex.com the webparts of Moodle arrived. With these webparts you can integrate Moodle with Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server 2007

Information:

The solution enables you to access core Moodle™ data from within your SharePoint Portal Server 2003 (SPS), Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS) or the corresponding Windows SharePoint Services 2.0/3.0 (WSS).

List of Web Parts available:

Course OverviewProvides several views on all courses available in Moodle™. Views are: All
Courses, New Courses, My Courses, and My Teaching Courses. The different views can be selected in the drop-down box at the top of the web part.

My Teaching CoursesLists all courses available in the Moodle™ system with the user enrolled as a teacher.

My CoursesLists all courses available in the Moodle™ system with the user enrolled in any role.

Latest NewsLists the latest news published in the Moodle™ system. The list can be extended with announcements of a SPS/MOSS/WSS Announcements List.
MessagesDisplays unread messages a user has received through Moodle’s internal messaging system. Moodle’s message compose block is linked from the web part to allow answering.

Online UsersLists users currently online (based on information provided by the Moodle™ system). The actual MSN Online Status is displayed hovering over the user name enabling the user to start an Instant Messenger communication. Moodle’s message compose block is also linked to enable the user to send messages through Moodle.

Online StudentsSimilar to Online Users but only students enrolled in the teacher’s courses are displayed.

Online ColleaguesSimilar to Online Users but only other teachers are displayed.

My Scheduled AssignmentsLists all Moodle™ activities (Announcements, Choice, Quiz, Survey, etc.) assigned to the user. The items listed link to the actual assignments in the Moodle™ system.

My Supervised AssignmentsLists all Moodle™ activities (Announcements, Choice, Quiz, Survey, etc.) the user has defined as a teacher in his courses. Additionally the number of solutions uploaded by students is displayed. The items listed link to the actual assignments in the Moodle™ system.

WelcomeDisplays a personalized welcome message including the user’s picture and last logon information to the Moodle™ system.

Document ExchangeProvides the functionality to move documents between Moodle™ courses and SPS/MOSS/WSS document libraries.

Podcasing with Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server 2007

A lot of schools are using podcastng within their classes. At the moment their is no standard support for podcasts within MOSS 2007. Nintex created a new product for podcasting within MOSS 2007.

Here some info:

Nintex Podcast Server 2007 Released Nintex has also just released Nintex Podcast Server 2007. Podcasting provides a new medium to record and distribute audio information via the internet and intranet. Many organisations are now using Podcast technology to provide company news, improve training and increase employee participation.
Nintex Podcast Server provides organisations with a centralised easy to manage solution to create, manage and distribute Podcasts. Built on Microsoft SharePoint technology,

Nintex Podcast Server enables users to create Podcasts online via an easy to use interface.

Nintex Podcast Server features include:
Easy to Use
Organise and Manage
Secure

Standard ToolsTo find out more about Nintex Podcast Server 2007 and trial product functionality see http://www.nintex.com/Nproducts/Podcast.aspx

Australian E-learning Benchmak report

A great E-learning report has published from the Australians:

http://e-learningindicators.flexiblelearning.net.au/pdf/benchmarking_report2006.pdf

This is really a cool report, a short summary:

“Use of the Internet is a big help to me. I am a quick learner and grasp concepts
in a visual manner when online. It is the technology of today that enables people
quick access via Internet rather than having to wait for paperwork. It’s more
effective and convenient, and it’s a limitless boundary for those with disabilities.”

The uptake of e-learning is increasing. Students find e-learning convenient and fun, and
believe their increased confidence and skills in using technology will deliver better
employment outcomes. Teachers have more confidence in using e-learning applications,
and are expanding their use of online, mobile and voice technologies to deliver more
engaging vocational and technical education (VTE) programs.

These are the key findings of the Australian Flexible Learning Framework’s (Framework)
2006 E-learning Benchmarking Project, which is a sub-project of the Research and Policy
Advice Project. The Framework is the national training system’s e-learning strategy,
collaboratively funded by the Australian Government and all States and Territories. It
provides the VTE system with e-learning skills, professional development opportunities,
products, resources and support networks to meet today’s increasingly technology-driven
learning environment.

Following on from the first national surveys of the uptake, use and impact of e-learning
conducted by the Framework in 2005, the 2006 benchmarking surveys of registered training
organisations (RTOs), VTE students and VTE teachers and trainers show significant growth
in the use of e-learning and reinforce the positive attitudes towards e-learning found in the
2005 survey.