MOODLE vs. Blackboard

Brandy MoreauEDIT 5395Dr. Jongpil Cheon

Moodle vs. Blackboard

Is a free source e-learning software platform which is also known as a Learning management system or virtual learning environment.

MOODLE ~ Modular Object-

Oriented Dynamic Learning

Environment

Is a virtual learning environment or course management system that may be installed on local servers or hosted by BlackBoard ASP

Blackboard

MOODLE Features

Original innovations:

filtering system

Can be extended to create plug-ins such as: word

and math games, resource types, question types

(multiple choice, fill in the blank, etc.) data fields,

graphical themes, authentication methods,

enrollment methods, content filters,

Assignment Submission,

Discussion Forums, File Download,

Grading, Instant Messaging, Online

Calendar, News and Announcements,

Online Quiz, and Wiki

Web based, course management,

customizable open architecture, scalable

design that allows integration of student information systems and authentication

protocols

Assignment Submission, Discussion Forums, File

Download, Grading, Instant Messaging,

Online Calendar, News and Announcements,

Online Quiz

Blackboard Features

MOODLE vs. Blackboard

MOODLE Download and install for free but

you’ll need a server

Blackboard Small schools with less than

2,000 users would cost around $10K per year. Higher Ed and larger

school districts can be $25k-$75k per year

Computer required, Compatibility with current software, On the go Apps for Apple, Training, IT support

Blackboard vs. MOODLE

Channel Islands California State University conducted an 8 month long project testing between the transition of the new BB or transitioning to MOODLE. What they found was both students and faculty preferred BB over MOODLE, felt it was more reliable and had more tool ease of use.

MOODLE vs. Blackboard

As a teacher in elementary education I love MOODLE! I would recommend districts try MOODLE especially if they were on a small budget. In elementary ed. I don’t need some of the services that BB is offering that makes BB more attractive but also costs consumers more money. If you’ve got an innovative technology department and a small budget MOODLE might be the way for you.