Moodle+-Learning+Management+System+software

=Moodle Software Application - Learning Management System.=

1.Background.
This software was added to the services and applications offered and supported by the Ministry of Education (the MoE), e-learning section in 2009 in response to the rising demand from the online clusters. The MoE funds the hosting and technical support for the Moodle software. CORE Education is contracted to both host and provide technical support for the trial. This trial is expected to conclude in December 2013.

Caveat:
Each cluster, group or individual using the Ministry Moodle hosting service is restricted to 24 months. There will be a 12 month progress review undertaken by the Ministry or its nominee. This service is capped in terms of data usage at five (5) gigabytes. The MoE reserves the right to charge some costs associated with hosting/upgrading and supporting the moodle site.

2. Accessibility
As per the policy only VLN cluster schools, ICTPD cluster schools and identified Ministry identified projects will have access to this service/application.

3. How to Apply
to access this hosted service contact the senior adviser, e-learning section of the MoE (eddie.reisch@minedu.govt.nz)

If eligibility criteria are met, your contact details will be forwarded to CORE Education. CORE technicians will liaise directly with the school or cluster over the establishment of a moodle site.

Please note that the e-Learning section of the MoE does not offer professional development in how to use this Learning Management System.