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Fundamental decisions about online course design can be daunting, but a basic understanding of Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) - that is, the way our learners process information - can help inform and guide these decisions. In this session, we will use the fundamentals of CLT to explore Moodle’s course design tools, features, and strategies. Using lots of examples (the good and the bad!), we will look at different course formats and how these impact the overall look, feel, and function of your course, as well as features such as stealth mode, activity completion, and auto-linking that can help streamline navigation and scaffold learning experiences.

For Moodle beginners who want to learn Moodle, to work/experiment with their own educational material, and finally gain the Moodle Educator Certificate. This program takes place in two phases: In the first phase users study and participate in all the activities of the course’s Introduction, Advanced, and Educational Moodle courses to acquire the necessary knowledge. They study some additional specific resources (accessibility, attributing, feedback) that are directly related to the proper creation of a course, digitise their own educational content in the Sandbox course and collaborate with their classmates in a dual role of teacher/ learner. The second phase follows at education.moodle.com for the Certification process.

Program that is addressed to very experienced Moodle users. Moodle Educator Certification (MEC) leads to obtaining the 6 badges and the Certificate that adds trainees in the database of MEC holders.

In this program students study and participate in all the activities of the Intro Moodle course and if they wish, of the Advanced course, in order to acquire the knowledge required and to be able to create a course in Moodle. They digitize their own educational content in the Sandbox course, based on the instructions they have in 10 Moodle assignments and the feedback they get from the Instructor Team. To complete the program, they must gain the badge of the Intro course and receive a passing grade in all assignments.

Gamification with Moodle is an accredited, 56 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit points (equivalent to hours) Program . Almost all of the Moodle – plugins associated with Gamification are installed along with relevant resources and activities. The aim of the course is to enable the learners to enrich their teaching process and thus make it more engaging and fun. During the Gamification in Moodle program, educators facilitate learners to design and implement teaching modules in the subject area of their interest.

Moodle US Learn Moodle Mini-MOOCs are activity-based 4 week courses for teachers new to Moodle. They are facilitated and include weekly live sessions with expert Moodlers.

This program is addressed to professionals who fall into the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM).

The Moodle Educator Certification (MEC) program is a comprehensive teaching and learning curriculum designed to help you develop transferable knowledge and skills to be effective educators in today’s growing digital workplace. The MEC will certify mastery in understanding effective teaching and learning using Moodle. Advance your career with credentials, and elevate the quality of education you provide.