Moodle

Stratford University facilitates its online courses through Moodle. Moodle is an open source course management system (CMS), otherwise known as a Learning Management System or Virtual Learning Environment. It is a very popular method to deliver college coursework because it creates dynamic learning tools via websites. Moodle is used for both online and hybrid courses. For online courses, students are able to access the course syllabus, objectives, schedule, instructor information, grading scale, and homework assignments through Moodle. For hybrid courses, Moodle is used as a supplemental way to distribute materials, participate in discussion threads, and turn in assignments. A student is issued a unique user name and password during the first term which is required to access the online platform, distance learning orientation, and the courses for which they are enrolled. The user name and password are e-mailed to students when they enroll for their first term. The e-mail is sent to the e-mail address provided to the Office of the Registrar during the enrollment process. Students are able to change their password once they log onto the site. Moodle is very easy to use; however, if students have any questions or concerns, they may contact the IT Service Desk, faculty member, or designated department representative.