Teaching and learning in the classroom using the Drupal CMS

<h1>Teaching and learning in the classroom using the Drupal CMS</h1>Author: <a title="Niraja Mulye" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/niraja-mulye/101624.htm">Niraja Mulye</a> Social media in the classroom provide unique opportunities for teaching and learning. The book, <a href="http://www.packtpub.com/drupal-for-education-and-e-learning/book">Drupal for Education and E-Learning</a> helps you break through the hype, and shows you how to build a site in Drupal that incorporates the Web in your class, on your terms, to achieve specific learning goals. This book provides the essential details to get the most out of your Drupal site. In clear, step-by-step instructions, you will learn how to build a site that is easy to use, easy to navigate, and supports the teaching and learning you want to emphasize. The book provides a step-by-step overview of how to work with Drupal to build a feature-rich learning environment. In this book, you will learn how to configure the default Drupal installation, and how to extend your site to include social bookmarking, a podcasting and video sharing platform, image sharing, and interactive discussions around rich media content. You will also learn how to organize your site so that, as learning occurs over time, you and your students will be able to track their work history. This book is for anybody looking to use Drupal to support teaching and learning; more generally, the examples given in this book can also be used by anybody looking to use Drupal to publish social media. This book is not a developer's manual; you do NOT need to know code, or HTML, or CSS, to benefit from this book. People new to Drupal will find clear examples describing how to set up their site. More experienced Drupallers will find tips and tricks for extending their site, and step-by-step instructions on how to make the most out of Drupal's flexibility.About the Author: Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/information-technology-articles/teaching-and-learning-in-the-classroom-using-the-drupal-cms-914778.html" title="Teaching and learning in the classroom using the Drupal CMS">Teaching and learning in the classroom using the Drupal CMS</a>

Social media in the classroom provide unique opportunities for teaching and learning. The book, Drupal for Education and E-Learning helps you break through the hype, and shows you how to build a site in Drupal that incorporates the Web in your class, on your terms, to achieve specific learning goals. This book provides the essential details to get the most out of your Drupal site. In clear, step-by-step instructions, you will learn how to build a site that is easy to use, easy to navigate, and supports the teaching and learning you want to emphasize.

The book provides a step-by-step overview of how to work with Drupal to build a feature-rich learning environment. In this book, you will learn how to configure the default Drupal installation, and how to extend your site to include social bookmarking, a podcasting and video sharing platform, image sharing, and interactive discussions around rich media content. You will also learn how to organize your site so that, as learning occurs over time, you and your students will be able to track their work history.

This book is for anybody looking to use Drupal to support teaching and learning; more generally, the examples given in this book can also be used by anybody looking to use Drupal to publish social media. This book is not a developer's manual; you do NOT need to know code, or HTML, or CSS, to benefit from this book. People new to Drupal will find clear examples describing how to set up their site. More experienced Drupallers will find tips and tricks for extending their site, and step-by-step instructions on how to make the most out of Drupal's flexibility.

Rate this Article:

0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s)

Re-Publish

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/information-technology-articles/teaching-and-learning-in-the-classroom-using-the-drupal-cms-914778.html

Article Tags: Blogs, Websites, Drupal, Education, Learn, Create, E-learning, Open Source, Packt, Bill Fitzgerald

Related Videos
Related Articles
Ask / Related Q&A

Play

Kids Eco Books Review

Play

How to make a Tag Book

Play

Beyond Coloring Books: Art for Kids Nouveau

Play

How to Book a Trip Online

Play

How To Write a Book Proposal

Latest Information Technology Articles
More from Niraja Mulye

Should You Update to Windows 7

By: Jeff Brodie | 02/01/2010
Here are some questions you can look at when deciding if you are going to upgrade to Windows 7.

Why are Government Agencies Turning to Document Management in the Cloud?

By: Martin Greif | 02/01/2010
So what is cloud computer? How is that different from SaaS? Where does document management fit in to all? Let's explore the differences and the benefits of each.

RFID Tagging Is the Latest in Supply Chain Management

By: Tom Gruich | 01/01/2010
RFID tagging and compatible supply chain software is improving the efficiency of inventory tracking and management. Costs are being reduced. Loss and theft are down. As time goes by and more companies use the tags, breakage may become the only thing that companies need to worry about when they ship items.

Play Guitar with Online Guitar Lessons

By: Ernest Hughes | 01/01/2010
What is the best way to learn to play guitar? That is the question if you will excuse the pun. Is it better to find a local guitar teacher or is it more advantageous to learn to play using online guitar lessons?

ATI Radeon Display Drivers – Tips To Convert Your PC Into A Complete Entertainment Center

By: Victoria | 01/01/2010
ATI Radeon display drivers are the right option for you if you want to enjoy superior gaming and entertainment experience.

Information Tactics For Managing Risk; Building An Internet Centric Intelligence System

By: David Vine | 31/12/2009
Tactical Intelligence can be used to detect or monitor new types of security threats, scams and other developments of concern to merchants, banks and card issuers as well as related organizations. Using free Internet resources a system can easily be created that will alert key individuals to events and trends that may threaten their interests.

Examsoon 000-005 study questions

By: Adela1987 | 31/12/2009
Exam 000-005 Preparation from Examsoon braindumps include: After you purchase our product, we will offer free update in time for 90 days. 100% Pass Guaranteed at First Attempt Or Full Refund Immediate Download After Purchase Comprehensive questions with complete details Questions accompanied by exhibits Verified Answers Researched by Industry Experts Drag and Drop questions as experienced in the Examsoon Questions updated on regular basis These questions and answers are backed by

Examsoo ST0-052 practice exams

By: Adela1987 | 31/12/2009
Our ST0-052 practice exams and study questions are composed by current and active Information Technology experts, who use their experience in preparing you for your future in IT.

Teaching and learning in the classroom using the Drupal CMS

By: Niraja Mulye | 13/05/2009 | Information Technology
The book Drupal for Education and E-Learning shows how to create engaging learning experiences using Drupal.

Develop professional enterprise Java EE applications quickly and easily with this popular IDE using a book by Packt

By: Niraja Mulye | 07/04/2009 | Information Technology
This book shows you how to use NetBeans functionality to automate many of the tedious or repetitive tasks frequently encountered when developing enterprise Java applications, freeing up the developer to focus on the business logic specific parts of the application.

Create media-rich Drupal sites using a book by Packt

By: Niraja Mulye | 01/04/2009 | Information Technology
This book will guide you through the steps necessary to add image, video, and audio elements into your Drupal sites.

Create New Themes For Your Drupal 6 Site With Clean Layout And Powerful Css Styling Using A Book By Packt

By: Niraja Mulye | 05/03/2009 | Information Technology
Drupal 6 Themes is an ideal introduction to theming with Drupal 6. If you want to create a striking new look for your Drupal 6 website, this book is for you.

Object-oriented Javascript by Packt Publishing

By: Niraja Mulye | 06/02/2009 | Information Technology
This book shows how to create scalable and reusable high-quality JavaScript applications and libraries using the concepts of object-oriented programming

The Book on Freenas by Packt Publishing

By: Niraja Mulye | 05/02/2009 | Networking
This book is a comprehensive guide to building and using resilient network-attached storage solutions for your business using FreeNAS.

The Book on Zen Cart by Packt Publishing

By: Niraja Mulye | 12/01/2009 | ECommerce
This book teaches how to install, configure, and customize your e-commerce shop using popular open-source Zen Cart and how to use its promotion and public-relations tools to attract customers to the shop. It also teaches you to customize the look and feel of your Zen Cart shop by localizing and customizing templates.