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So far in this class we have worked and read about different forms of virtual learning environments.  For this section of the class we were asked to work with the online education site/application titled moodle. 

            After review the site several times I found it to be an up and coming server.  In other words I think this site and idea is going to be big.  For most of my classes at The New School I have used blackboard.  I have heard from some students and teachers that blackboard is too rigid and not user friendly enough.  I like blackboard and love that it lets me take online courses but I also feel competition makes better products and moodle is competition. 

Pros

Easy to use navigational settings allow access to lessons, notes and tools for learning.

Fairly simple to navigate website links.

Expansive ability to teach one-10000etc.

Cons

Large download to ones own computer. 

Not like a simple Google group app or similar.

I really like how expansive this program could be for educators.  It really seems to give good learning modules and ways to make the program run specifically to your needs.  My only concern is that in the age of blackboard, Google features, Second Life, will this succeed or be too primal in its initial setup.  It’s good but it needs to advance.  The site seems rigid and not graphically pleasing.  In today’s age it’s not real simple to get running.  Only time will tell if this site will continue to flourish and become a household name like Second Life.