Moogpal
a work in progress
Moodle
Google
Drupal
#gtaco
the need
personalized instruction
collaborative learning
meaningful relationships
empower students AND teachers to become amazing creators, producers, and leaders
how?
integration
free
open source
why moodle?
why drupal?
why google?
faster
better
stronger
chris fitzgerald walsh
cwalsh@newtechnetwork.org
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75% of desired LMS features right out of the box
F2F, blended, and virtual learning environments
Designed to support student-inquiry 
Granular permissions/security  
Strong user base in K-12 = more collaboration
Stable, scalable platform
Active developer community = product growth
Free, open source = more integration


Robust email, calendaring, productivity tools
Message filtering (Postini)
Flexible publishing tools to support any need
Focus on collaboration
Mobile access
Stable, scalable platform
Frequent upgrades = product growth
Free, open API = more integration
75% of desired features out of the box
Lots of social/community modules
Completely flexible = make it do anything
Strong admin features
Ajax, Web 2.0 interface 
Granular permissions/security 
Many exisiting integrations (SSO)
Stable, scalable platform
Large developer community = product growth
Free, open source = more integration

Single-sign on experience (SSO)
Flexibility to use best of each tool
Supports both structure and freedom
Walled Garden = securely collaborate in org 
Open APIs enable future integrations 
Strong developer communities = stability
Free and open source apps = "walk the talk"