More Moodle!

Well, I've now managed to spend a few hours experimenting with the moodle software. First impressions are very good - the code (written in php) is stable, the database well constructed and thought out, and both the pupil interface and teacher's editing tools fairly easy to use (certainly no more difficult than the Exc-el site!)

The next big problem will arise with testing the software more thouroughly. My initial thoughts on how to achieve this would be to set up an intranet server within school and simply let a few classes "try it out" If I do want to go ahead, hosting the site on the internet is also likely to be expensive, with many of the advanced web hosting features that moodle uses only available on "business" class hosting packages. If anyone has any thoughts on a hosting company let me know!

Ordering of the excellent Content Generator software is also imminent: I now have a price for a site licence and I have been in contact with IT services about installing it. It looks like the software will be piloted at Dunbar Grammar firstly, though I am keen to get it rolled out to all East Lothian schools as soon as funds allow (not to mention IT being able to actually install it where required - no small task!)

Lastly, can I also plug the excellent wikipedia resource. I'm sure you've heard of it by now, but if not, try it out!