COL developed this course to assist educational institutions develop the skills and knowledge needed to create a plan for implementing a reliable and efficient virtual learning environment based on Moodle, which is aligned to organisational goals. It is designed to be offered with a facilitator supporting institutional teams made up of decision-making, academic and IT roles. However, individuals may find it helpful to work through the course to build their own understanding of how to implement Moodle. The course is designed to be delivered over eight weeks, with participants needing 6-7 hours per week to work through the course materials and to work offline with their teams to agree details for the organisation’s implementation plan.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
Understand the strategic drivers for implementing Moodle in your organisation
Plan a Moodle implementation project relevant to your context
Select and implement a hosting solution for your site
Configure the site for initial usage
Establish policies and processes for ongoing management