We are speculating if they only mention Moodle because it is the only
one without a particular manufacturer who would probably kick up a fuss
about being specifically targeted!
Why do they think it is none standard software or do they just mean it
isn't Microsoft?
In terms of needing local support perhaps they aren't aware that there
are places offering paid for support for it just like any other learning
platform?
In my opinion if they want a learning platform embedded by 2008 and
expect people to wait for guidance then they need to get there finger
out as embedding a learning platform doesn't happen overnight!
Best of luck to you.
Heather Peake
VLE Development Co-ordinator
West Nottinghamshire College
Tel 01623 627191 ext 2292
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From: Walker - Ted [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 15 May 2006 10:38
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Subject: [VLES] LEA Advises against Moodle!!??
We are a 14-19 Community College and have adopted Moodle as a whole
school VLE and are working hard to embed it across the college, with
some success and interest so far.
The Local Education Authority has just sent out a letter to school
principals and heads discussing how schools should prepare for having a
learning platform embedded by 2008; the jist is essentially to wait and
see what they think might be best (as they haven't yet made up their
minds) but, in any case, they explicitly advise schools not to use
Moodle (the only software mentioned in the letter) as it depends too
much on specific local support and knowledge. I think they are concerned
about the possibility of schools sharing resources, and that, in their
minds, "non standard software" won't network very well.
I thought colleagues might be interested in this development, and would
appreciate any comments. We are considering what, if any, response to
make to this ourselves.
Ted Walker
Assistant Principal (Director of e-learning)
Rawlins Community College
Quorn
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE12 8DY
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