Appendix A Table 1: Detailed Evaluation Rubric for the Selection of a Learning Management System* *(adapted from ETEC 565A group assignment by Alison Baillie, Diana Bang, Leslie Dawes, Kirklan Lum, Deborah Schell) Name of LMS Evaluated: Date: June 7, 2011 Moodle Criteria based on Does Not Meet Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Score Additional Comments SECTIONS Expectations (2) (3) (1-3) framework by (1) or Bates and Poole N/A (2003) (S) Students are unable to Students have access Students have access 3 Students can access the course site Students access the site 24/7 most of the time and 24/7, can work 24/7 via the Internet. due limited elements account for completely Moodle is designed with connectivity. some differences in independently, all constructivist principles in mind to student demographics elements account for meet diverse needs. students’ and language. differences in student demographics. (E) Restrictions on access Time investments in Students have 2 Interface is easy-to-use as it to information, e.g. technology are needed unlimited access to all showed the instructor what the Ease of Use and frequent crashes, LMS to understand the information without student would see in addition to a Reliability rarely available. affordances. restrictions. common set of editing tools Moodle works without modification on any system that Upgrades are Upgrades are Upgrades are rarely supports PHP including most web frequently required for occasionally required required for both host providers. both administrators for both administrators administrators and and users. and users. users. (C) Cost per student is too Usage costs are Is cost effective. 3 No cost for use, licensing fees, Costs high. reasonable and per training, and support. student ratio is manageable.
Appendix A Table 1: Detailed Evaluation Rubric for the Selection of a Learning Management System* *(adapted from ETEC 565A group assignment by Alison Baillie, Diana Bang, Leslie Dawes, Kirklan Lum, Deborah Schell) Name of LMS Evaluated: Moodle Date: June 7, 2011 Criteria based on SECTIONS framework by Bates and Poole (2003) Does Not Meet Expectations (1) Meets Expectations (2) Exceeds Expectations (3) Score (1-3) or N/A Additional Comments (S) Students Students are unable to access the site 24/7 due limited connectivity. Students have access most of the time and elements account for some differences in student demographics and language. Students have access 24/7, can work completely independently, all elements account for differences in student demographics. 3 Students can access the course site 24/7 via the Internet. Moodle is designed with constructivist principles in mind to meet students’ diverse needs. (E) Ease of Use and Reliability Restrictions on access to information, e.g. frequent crashes, LMS rarely available. Upgrades are frequently required for both administrators and users. Time investments in technology are needed to understand the affordances. Upgrades are occasionally required for both administrators and users. Students have unlimited access to all information without restrictions. Upgrades are rarely required for both administrators and users. 2 Interface is easy-to-use as it showed the instructor what the student would see in addition to a common set of editing tools Moodle works without modification on any system that supports PHP including most web host providers. (C) Costs Cost per student is too high. Usage costs are reasonable and per student ratio is manageable. Is cost effective. 3 No cost for use, licensing fees, training, and support.