Classroom Management Software Evaluation Rubric

 

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE EVALUATION RUBRIC

Evaluate the classroom management software by rating the features listed below.  Give a score that best reflects your opinion and record the total.

Software: Moodle

Description: Moodle is an open-source, free learning management system that assists teachers in organizing and creating lessons, assignments, and other learning materials. Moodle can be used for any type of training or teaching methodology. Moodle caters to K–12, higher education, vocational training, corporate, and enterprise learning.

Vendor: Moodle Pty Ltd (Moodle HQ)

Notes on Use: Moodle is used for gradebooks, assessment and quizzing, flipped classrooms, blended learning, online course management, mobile learning, and the building of e-portfolios. With the help of Moodle, educators may simply design courses and activities in a private online environment. Because educators can design themes, add different plugins, and customize the system to fit different educational situations, Moodle is highly configurable, allowing institutions to customize it to their own needs.

Name of Participant: Kerry Larrier

EVALUATION CRITERIA

SOFTWARE FEATURES	1 Poor	2 Below Average	3 Average	4 Above Average	5 Excellent	Score
Installation Instructions	Minimum or missing installation instructions	Instructions are difficult to follow	Instructions fairly clear and complete	Clear and user-friendly instructions	Step by steps instructions available online	4
Site Licensing Provisions	No licensing available	Somewhat expensive and/or  limited site licensing	Site licensing available at reasonable cost	Low licensing rate for educators	Multiple educators may use without a fee	5
Technical Provisions	No toll free telephone or online support available	No local support or online support. Phone support available for an hourly rate	Local support and phone support available for moderate fee. Limited online support	Local tech help is available for a few hours per day, no-charge phone support. Online support is available	Local help and to free phone support readily available at no charge. 24 hours online support	4
Ease of Update	No provision for updates	Must purchase new versions; most data will transfer to new version	Updates for less than cost of new versions; data transferable	Minimal fee for updates; data fully compatible	Free updates available online; seamless transfer of data	5
Tutorials	No tutorials provided	Tutorials may be ordered for free	Limited tutorial provided online	Online tutorials provided	Extensive online and video tutorials provided	5
Multiple Platforms	Works on only one operating system	Although purchased for one platform, versions for other platforms may be purchased	Program will run on multiple operating systems; features may vary with platform	Program will run on multiple operating systems; features may similar but not identical	Program will run on multiple operating systems with consistent features across platforms	5
Student Report Capabilities	Can record and report out data only in form they were entered	Reports can be modified so only the data re reported out	Using templates, reports can be generated; minor modifications can be made	Customizable reports and forms can be easily created and printed	Data may be reported out in any format desired	5
Notation Capabilities	No provision for notations	Can attach brief notes on problems but cannot add action taken at a time	Notes can be entered and added	Data entry forms include provision for unlimited comments on the problem and the action taken	Call up record by name; click on problem type; appropriate report appears on forms automatically	3
Special Needs Report Capabilities	No capabilities for notes or reports	Notes limited to 10 words; may be reported out on templates provided	Notes may be made up to 50 words and printed out; supplied templates may be modified by user	Limited of 100 words; both templates and instructor-designed forms may be used for reports	Unlimited notes may be made, and desired reports can be designed and printed out	5
Nonacademic Information Capabilities	Cannot record or report any nonacademic data	Limited provision to record and report nonacademic data in the same form they were entered	Numerical and text data up to 50 characters can be entered and then selectively printed out	Numerical and text data may be entered; multiple field size available; various templates for reporting	Unlimited data entry capabilities; customizable reports can be printed as desired	5

Extracted from my education kit- Teaching and Learning with Techno                                                             Total  46/50

Evaluation Summary

Moodle is an excellent choice for classroom management software because it excelled in most of the assessed categories. I would highly recommend Moodle because it is a user-friendly platform that emphasizes collaboration and communication in any educational setting. Since Moodle is easy to use, minimum time and learning are necessary to familiarize students and educators with how to use it effectively. The clear and user-friendly instructions, access to the online support available through chatbots, and the wealth of tutorials online also assist with effective use. Moodle allows multiple educators to use it without a fee. This is a bonus for Moodle since the majority of software often requires annual payment site licensing. Moodle's ability to run on multiple operating systems, support multiple browsers, and have a responsive design ensures a consistent experience for users on different devices, which is a great reason for recommending Moodle.

Moodle's accessibility and free updates make it a valuable tool for educators who need a digital learning environment. Moodle has access and testing capabilities; it has automatic and manual marking and can even store students' complete assessments. Moodle can track and record students’ progress. Moodle allows for reporting data in any format and provides rich text editing for entering and adding unlimited notes. Users can print desired and customizable reports. Moodle's secure sign-in feature for the protection of sensitive data and its more than 500 plugins developed by a global community of administrators and educators have made the Moodle learning system highly adaptable.

Some may find Moodle's appearance to be outdated and less intuitive compared to other software. Other limitations of Moodle are the engagement tracking could use some work, gamification is limited, and the gradebook function is complicated with a lot of settings that can be confusing. However, Moodle's strength makes it a popular option, and I wholeheartedly endorse it as the preferred classroom management software for any type of institution or organisation.