The hosting switch is complete. There were many more hiccups than I would have liked. Not everything is right. There are problems logging in and out at certain places on this blog, but I don’t get many comments so I’m not too concerned. The login on the left sidebar works just fine. The forums were the only thing that switched over perfectly. I’m glad, there are a ton of files in there.
My biggest reason for switching was to install Mahara. I looked through a few forums and noticed it was possible to install it on Host Gator. I am SO happy I changed. Their customer service is outrageous. I have called and chatted numerous times and they have taken care of every issue I had. And they are totally green! Their servers are run by wind power. Somewhere in Texas there is a windmill farm and it produces the energy to run everything. Pretty cool!
Well, installing Mahara proved a challenge-but I did it. Not only that, I have it connected to my Moodle site. This might not sound like much, but it is awesome. Now my kids only need to have a user name and password for Moodle. When they click on the Mahara link, it automatically logs them in and transfers all their settings and info-even their pictures! I don’t have to do a thing!
Mahara is an open source Eportfolio software. It allows the kids to set up a “view” (a webpage) to display their work and make a quick blog post about it. They can upload files and pictures to accompany it. And most of it is drag and drop or “type and hit post.” I’m excited to play around with it.
Well, it’s August and I’m way behind on getting ready for this school year. Help me fill up the forum so everyone will have a great start when the madness begins.
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