Using Moodle with Learning Targets

     To better align with our learning targets and criteria for success, Mrs. Pedraza uses Moodle to reorganize her categories.  For each unit she has categories for each of the learning targets and subcategories for the criteria for success.  This way she can create one Moodle assignment for each learning target with a couple of questions from each of the criteria for success for that learning target.  Since the subcategories are loaded with multiple questions, each student receives an individual assignment.  If a student does poorly on the assignment, he or she can reattempt the assignment receiving new questions from the banks. Students with test anxiety have told Mrs. Pedraza  that having a Moodle assignment before a quiz or test helped them feel more confident about their ability to perform on the quiz and/or test reducing their anxiety. 

   When students are done with the Moodle assignment, they are to evaluate themselves on their learning targets.  In the future Mrs. Pedraza will include feedback that not only helps them correct their mistakes but also guides them to better evaluate themselves on their learning targets.  She also has feedback tied to the grade on the assignment itself with action steps to take based on the grade. 

     The results from the Moodle assignments are used to determine aspects of the next class as well as what resources she needs to find for her blog.