How to integrate SMS functionality into MoodleIf you are a user of Moodle you must experience the several
functions of this application that allow a new type of learning/teaching
experience. However, you can further improve your system by adding the proper
communication method. If you find the right channel to deliver important and
urgent information to target groups you will increase availability and in this
way effectiveness, as well. Get more information on this webpage since this
article helps you find the right communication channel...
Brief introduction to Moodle and SMS functionality
What is Moodle?
Moodle stands for Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment. Moodle
provides communication and collaboration channels among individuals and even
groups. It is an open source CMS and VLE:
- CMS: Course Management System
- VLE: Virtual Learning Environment
Your goals:
If your goal is to increase the availability and to improve your application
then you are on the right page. To find the appropriate application that will
ensure continuous availability is a hard task. But the solution is simple and
so easy to adopt...
The solution:
All you need to do is to add SMS functionality to your application. In this way,
important messages can be sent from PC to mobile phones in real time. This
functionality will give you great numbers of advantages since you can avoid
delays, mis-communications, and "no-shows". By implementing SMS technology you
will gain a system that allows instant communication in the most simple but
effective way.
SMS technology:
SMS technology can be implemented into your system if you install a stable
SMS gateway software. If you choose the right
SMS gateway software you can build your own SMS system easily. Such an SMS
gateway is Ozeki NG SMS Gateway software.
It connects to the mobile network either with GSM
modem connection or IP SMS connection.
Read more about how to add SMS functionality to Moodle to improve availability
and effectiveness below this page!
How this solution works
After you make sure that you meet the system requirements of
Ozeki SMS software you can start to build your own SMS system. If you integrate
Ozeki NG SMS Gateway software into Moodle your SMS system will work as follows:
The administrator or a user
(teacher) log into Moodle. S/he composes the text of the message and click
on "Send". Due to the Ozeki SMS module the message will be sent out by Ozeki
NG SMS Gateway software to the mobile phones of targeted people (Figure 1).
That's simple but effective!
Figure 1 - System architecture
How to add SMS functionality to Moodle?
It is possible to add SMS functionality to Moodle in two possible ways. Please
follow the links below to get a step-by-step configuration guides for both options:
- Send SMS from Moodle as Administrator
In this case, you can log into Moodle as Administrator and can send SMS messages
to the mobile phones of people.
- Send SMS from Moodle as a user
This option allows users (teachers) to log into Moodle and send SMS messages to
people attending on courses. Therefore it is possible to send SMS to one person
of a group or you can notify whole groups who attend on courses.
Summary of Moodle SMS solution
SMS functionality is able to extend the functions of Moodle.
By introducing SMS functionality you can be sure that real-time and efficient
messaging can be realized. For example, groups can be notified about the
cancellation of the lesson, teachers can send homework tasks reminders, or other
important information, reminder or notifications can be sent via SMS messages.
You only need to choose the right SMS software
that can meet your requirements...
Try the free
trial of Ozeki NG SMS Gateway right now to test its effectiveness.
Related sources:
Send SMS from Moodle as Administrator >>>
Send SMS from Moodle as a user >>>
Ozeki NG SMS Gateway software overview >>>
GSM modem vs IP SMS connectivity >>>
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