Making More of Moodle

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Background

A 6 week online course ideal for practitioners who are looking to use Moodle as more than a simple repository for resources, but wanting to make the most of the tools available to ensure that the learner has an interactive multimedia rich experience. The course consists of five modules:

Module 1: Look and Feel - Week 1 explores the learning environment; the look and feel of the course and its importance to the learner.

Module 2: Meeting the Learners' Needs - Weeks 2 and 3 explore how the course materials can be presented in ways that meet the needs of the learner. An online learning environment provides the opportunity to present learning materials in different formats for our learners, we can use audio and video as an alternative to text based materials. We can create interactive learning objects that allow our learners to self study and interactive assessment materials that provide immediate feedback. The course materials which are stored online can support the delivery of class based sessions. They can provide self study materials or an opportunity for a learner to revisit materials as often as required.

Module 3: Engaging Learners - Week 4 explores the ways in which tools available both inside Moodle and on the Internet can be used to engage learners in collaborative activities.

Module 4: Supporting Learners - Week 5 explores how learners can be supported when learning online using tools available both inside Moodle and on the Internet.

Module 5: Reflecting and Recording - Week 6 explores ways in which learners can be encouraged to reflect on their learning experience and for their progress and achievement to be captured.

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Programme

Participants will need to spend a minimum of three hours a week on the course (depending on experience). The course will be very interactive and not only will participants learn new skills and consider pedagogy, but they will be given an area on a Moodle course that they will develop during the course and share with other participants for feedback.

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Application Conditions

Course starts: 1st February and ends 21st March 2010
Closing date: Friday 22nd January 2010

• Cancellations will only be accepted if received in writing before the closing date and will be subject to an administration fee of £50

• The full fee is payable prior to the event

• Substitutions are to be advised 5 working days prior to start of the course.

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Application Form

(For people not using the online reservation system above)