Moodle the complete Learning Management System.

A guide to services

Moodle setup.

• Domain name registration.(if required)
• Hosting service. (from 5GB €99 annually)
• Free Moodle installation. (if hosting service taken)

Consultation process:

• Theme design and logos.
• Front page design, modules and navigation.
• Decision on courses to be included.
• Security.

Design of courses including:

• Uploading current course material.
• Online lesson / workshop creation.
• Online assessment – multiple choice quizzes, short answer questions, essays etc.
• Setting up social and collaborative tools for communication and document sharing e.g. forums, chatrooms, databases etc.

Support

Moodle Workshops
An intensive "hands on" 2 day workshop at a suitable venue that covers the essential aspects of Moodle required to enable participants to start creating on-line courses.

The workshop is suitable for smaller groups or individuals who are:

• New Moodle users
• Users with basic knowledge who want to develop their knowledge and skills
• Evaluating Moodle as a new or replacement Learning Management System

The workshop includes:

• A Moodle site for the workshop activities
• Training activities
• All resources used in the activities

Overview:
The workshop is a highly participative event that covers the process of creating a course in Moodle focusing on the principal activity modules, management of course files, sharing and archiving resources and monitoring course activity.

Structure:
The workshop activities are arranged in sections as follows:

1. Course creation and layout modification
2. Adding resources
3. File management
4. Adding activities - Forum, Choice, Chat, Glossary, Quiz, Wiki, Assignment
5. Archival, importing and sharing resources
6. Monitoring user activity


Approach:
Under the guidance of the trainer, participants construct a complete course using the functionality within Moodle. Wherever possible activities build upon each other in order to stimulate ideas about how to use the various tools in a "live" situation.
Participants are required to experience participation as a student in courses created by others.
Activities are designed to be "neutral" so that participants may derive equal benefit from the workshop regardless of their area of topic expertise, sector i.e. academic or business and the age of their target learners.

Timings:
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days
Breaks - Morning, Lunch, Afternoon

Administrator course.

This intensive one day course aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the administrative functions of a Moodle site.
Participants will learn how to adapt the layout of a Moodle site, how to manage users (including authentication, enrolments, course groups and the roles system), back up an entire site and individual courses. In addition, participants will explore many of the features which impact on the experience of tutors and learners.

Who should attend?

• Individuals responsible for the day to day administration of a Moodle site

• Those who need to understand Moodle from a more strategic perspective

Overview: 
The course covers the principal areas required to successfully administer the layout, modules, blocks and users on a Moodle site.

Structure: 

The course is arranged into sections as follows:

• Site layout
• Customising the interface terminology
• Installed theme options
• Module, block and filter options
• Calendar options
• HTML editor options
• Adding and editing user accounts
• Manual and Email authentication
• Manual enrolments
• The roles system
• Site / Course back up

Approach:

Participants review the principal administrative options of a Moodle site. Wherever possible participants engage in activities to assess the impact of the various settings and options.

Activities are designed to be "neutral" so that participants may derive equal benefit from the workshop regardless of their sector e.g. academic, business, charity, government.

Timings:

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Breaks - Morning, Lunch, Afternoon

Please contact us to discuss your requirements

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