If you don't have an Open Source, Content Management System (CMS) - get one. The ability to link common web resources, take online quizzes, entire courses for distance education, the list goes on and on. By utilizing Open Source, the advantages are very obvious. The CMS provides the shell, and you and your teachers provide the content.
One of the most popular systems out there is Moodle. With its start in post-secondary, it is quickly gaining popularity in K-12 as well. The uses are actually quite variable. I have deployed in K12 for distance education of over a dozen courses, successfully used the system for hundreds of throusands of online tests (with grade results automatically provided), hundreds of common web links, etc..
Moodle is supported by robust developers and new revisions with new tools are being constantly updated. As one of the most popular systems at NECC 2006, I give it a big thumbs up. Drop me a note if you want to discuss further, or need some help getting it set up and running in your school/district.
One of the most popular systems out there is Moodle. With its start in post-secondary, it is quickly gaining popularity in K-12 as well. The uses are actually quite variable. I have deployed in K12 for distance education of over a dozen courses, successfully used the system for hundreds of throusands of online tests (with grade results automatically provided), hundreds of common web links, etc..
Moodle is supported by robust developers and new revisions with new tools are being constantly updated. As one of the most popular systems at NECC 2006, I give it a big thumbs up. Drop me a note if you want to discuss further, or need some help getting it set up and running in your school/district.
