Creativity Software

Below you will find a suite of tools and resources that can be used to help foster creativity in the educational environment, Moodle.
 

Random Word Generator

Random words can be used for many different creative activities.  Find out what you can do with it at:

http://creativitygames.net/random-word-generator

 

ToDo Lists - My Lists

A dead simple todo list with a touch of really useful.  Use it to easily keep track of all your tasks.

http://mylists.creativitygames.net

 

Code Breaker - Logic Game

A simple and fun logic game to develop your logical thinking.  Can you crack the code fast enough and make our Master Code Breakers list?

http://codebreaker.creativitygames.net

 

Meahq

Meahq.com is a website providing an on-line task list and journal combo. Use it to keep your mind and thoughts clear and to declutter your life, putting you in an open and creative mindset.

Find out more at
meahq.com
 

Moodle Add-ons

Below you will find some modules, plugins and other tidbits for Moodle. Feel free to do whatever you like with them and get in contact with me if you have any questions.  (They are all designed for Moodle 1.9)

 

FocusPad (Module)

Focuspad
FocusPad is a module designed to encourage and support creative writing. It's aim is to minimise distractions and maximise focus. It is ideal for essays, journals, assessment and much more.

Find out more at focuspad.mintranet.com.au
 

Trackpad (Module)(beta)

Todo list activity
Trackpad is a module designed to help you manage projects and work in general. It is a todo/ task list which can be used in single, team or course modes and is useful managing a variety of activities allowing teachers to easily keep track of how students are progressing and allowing users to collaborate on projects.

(Last updated: 31st March 2010)
(Pretty much good to go. Added ability to pop out list into separate window.)

trackpad.tar.gz | trackpad.zip

German Translation (de_utf8.zip) with thanks to Joachim Vogelgesang.

 

Choice Quick (Block)

Choice

This is a block that allows you to display choices down the side of your pages. Users can submit responses and see the results of the choice. It is very configurable and can be used in many different ways. Common uses include:

  • Using a set of choices to indicate attendance at an event
  • Using a choice to determine groups
  • Using a choice to determine positions
  • Finding overall opinions about a topic
(Now with a new improved layout)

choice_quick.tar.gz | choice_quick.zip

 

My Courses (Block)

MyCourses
This is a block that works similar to the MyMoodle page. It displays a list of the courses you are currently enrolled in. It can also be set to identify if there are any unread forum posts in those courses

mycourses.tar.gz | mycourses.zip