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In reply to #1:

Hello Urzula,

 There is definitely a learning curve.  Moodle has a great number of features and capabilities, although, because it is opensource, it can be a bit cumbersome (many steps in uploading, making changes, etc)

My suggestion is to develop all of your content first:

1. Course outline
2. Syllabus
3. Objectives/Expectations
4. All Content , quizzes, etc
5. Any web links, videos, etc.

and then get some help your first few times navigating the technology.

It is  wonderful learning platform and students love it!

In reply to #2:

go to www.moodle. com  Also , I have a complete on-line guide to Moodle course development and navigation that I may be able to share with you.

In reply to #3:

I started with Blackboard back in 2002 with a community college and then with a client (we were developing on-line training materials in cross-cultural communications)

There are advantages and disadvantages to both applications. I am finding that Moodle appeals more to Gen. Y. 

We use the PLATO PLE lab, which also has curricula set in place. All I do is add the students and assign them a course. Then I choose assignments from the drop down menu. They complete them at home and I can even check their progress online. They take their tests in the school lab.