Try Out Moodle, Sticky Moodle : VLE Middleware

Quickstart

Option 1: USB Drive direct: Insert the USB drive. Explore to STICKYMOODLE.EXE (in x:\stickymoodle, where x is the drive letter of the USB drive) and run it.

Option 2: USB Drive copied: Insert the USB drive. Explore to it and then copy the stickymoodle folder to the root of your c:\ drive. When the copy is complete, Explore to STICKYMOODLE.EXE (in c:\stickymoodle) and run it.

This should load Apache and MySQL, which effectively creates a "local" webserver on your computer. In most cases, Moodle itself will also run automatically. If it doesn't, open your Internet browser (Internet Explorer etc) and type the following in the address box (not in the search box):

http://localhost/moodle

Assuming Moodle runs, you can now log in as the administrator (username: admin password:admin246) and start to use Moodle - if you need further guidance, contact VLE Middleware to arrange some training.

IMPORTANT: If you use SKYPE, you may need to go to the Skype options:Advanced:
Connections and UNTICK the box which allows Skype to grab ports 80 and 443. If you don't, Skype and Sticky Moodle may conflict.

N.B. Whichever way you use Sticky Moodle, the file structure must be retained as supplied, and the top level folder ("stickymoodle") should be located directly under the root of whichever drive is used.

sticky moodle 2008 - moodle 1.9 on a usb drive

VLE Middleware and our colleagues at Learning Objectivity have combined a number of open-source tools to bring you Sticky Moodle.

Sticky Moodle 2007 is now out of stock, but the new version - Sticky Moodle 2008 - will be with us soon. You can get your free copy from the VLE Midlleware stand or representative at any exhibition or elearning meeting where they are present, subject to stock remaining available.

Elearning professionals and managers in Further and Higher Education institutions and some other training providers in the UK can request a Sticky Moodle 2008 online here.

Elearning professionals and Managers in Further and Higher Education institutions in the UK will also be able to request a Sticky Moodle to be sent to them here soon, or download a copy from our Moodle site.

The package, which comes on a USB Drive, contains a condensed version of Moodle, together with all necessary ancillary programs (Apache, PHP and SQL). You can run this Moodle from any XP or Vista computer (including from the USB drive itself) without installing anything and without being connected to a network. This enables you to practise with Moodle anywhere, anytime.

The software is provided AS IS with no statement or warranty as to usability, completeness or suitability for any task. You use all the software included at your own risk. VLE Middleware cannot offer support for this free software, but will try to answer questions emailed to sticky@vlemiddleware.com as and when time allows. As with all software and files, you should check the usb drive or CD with an up to date virus checker and malware checker before loading. If you are working on a network, GET YOUR NETWORK MANAGER'S PERMISSION BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE.

The software has been put together by VLE Middleware and uses a number of public domain functions and products, all of which are acknowledged. WOS (Webserver on a Stick) and Moodle are open source free software, but both need support to keep up the good work. Visit their respective websites to find out more. We have also learned from advice posted on the UK's ILT Champions list, on the Moodle.org forums and in various other places on the web, and we make no claims to any rights over this packaging together of several functions.

Quick Links

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On-site training

Installation/support

Sticky Moodle