The Moodle virtual learning environment is a very powerful tool for the development and provision of eLearning, whether used for courses delivered completely online or to support classroom based learning.
Making the Most of Moodle 1 is a short course aimed at new or beginner users of Moodle to enable them to explore ways in which they can use Moodle in their own teaching. The course is based heavily on practical activities using Moodle, with the aim of boosting your confidence in using Moodle.
You are given your own space on a Moodle environment to practice, and there are opportunities to reflect on your experience, and how you would want to use Moodle in your own teaching.
Note: a portion of the fee goes to supporting Moodle.
Outline
By the end of this course you will:
- understand the basics of Moodle;
- be aware of the elements that go to make
up a Moodle course;
- be familiar with the resources and activities available
in Moodle; and
- be able to create basic activities and resources in Moodle.
Topics covered
in the workshop include:
- the Student viewpoint - how students see Moodle;
- creating learning resources
in Moodle;
Moodle Features:
- Modifying course settings
- Editing a Moodle course
- Creating a web page
- Linking to files
- Setting a simple assignment
- Sending messages to your students
Who should take this course?
This course is aimed at teachers, lecturers, professors or tutors who want to use Moodle to support their teaching.
It is also aimed at potential tutors and course writers for the New Curiosity Shop Online College.
This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to create basic online resources and assignments for your students. It will also set you up for Making the Most of Moodle 2 - Moving On, which covers the next stage in your Moodle journey.
You will need
You will need access to an Internet-enabled computer and a printer.
Entry Requirements
Participants will be expected to:
have basic IT Skills;
be familiar using with e-mail and the internet; and
have teaching knowledge and experience.
How long is this course?
About 5 hours,
and we suggest you set aside about 4 hours a week - but it's up to you.
You will have tutor support for 2 months.
You will have access to your course for a year.
Your tutor
Your tutor for this course is 
Noel Chidwick.
You can find out more about on
the Tutors page.
Further information
Click here to download a leaflet. (PDF format)
Want to take MMM1 and MMM2 as a series? Click here to book them together as a bundle.
(payment for this course can also be made by purchase order or invoice. Contact us for details)
This course is eligible for ILA Scotland Funding. To find out more and to book a place using your ILA Account, go to: ILA Scotland Funding - Book a Course
Do you have any further questions? Visit our Contact
Us page and ask away.
