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      A course in Moodle is an area where teachers will add resources and activities for their students to complete. 

      Courses may be created by admins, course creators or managers.  

      By default a regular teacher can't add/create a new course. However, teachers can add the content and re-organise an already existing course according to their own needs.

      To add a new course to Moodle, you need to have either Administrator, Course Creator or Manager rights

      A teacher needs to ask from an IT admin to add or delete a course.

      It might be a simple page with downloadable documents or it might be a complex set of tasks where learning progresses through interaction. One can add a screencast (video) in the text like the following:

       

      The course page is made up of central sections which contain the tasks, the course index and (if desired) blocks inside the block drawer to the side. The course teacher has control over the layout of the course homepage and can change it at any time. Progress can be tracked in a number of ways.

      Students can be enrolled manually by the teacher, automatically by the administrator or they can be allowed to enrol themselves. Students can also be added to groups if they need to be separated from classes sharing the same course or if tasks need to be differentiated.

      A very useful option for a teacher is the ability to "Reset a course". This allows a teacher to empty a course of user data, while retaining the activities and other settings. 

      Please be warned when choosing items you will delete your chosen user data from this course forever!

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      One can add useful resources as part of one lesson (section in terms of Moodle)

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  • Adding material to your course

    Moodle is one of the most popular learning management systems (LMS) used by educators and trainers worldwide. 

    In Moodle, a course refers to the learning space created to deliver text-based content, multimedia files, interactive activities, and assessments. These are organized into sections or modules, which learners can navigate at their own pace. 

    Moodle courses can be used for various educational and training purposes, such as academic courses, online tests, corporate training, professional development, or personal interest topics. 

    • Text and Media area (resource)

      Moodle offers a wide range of tools and activities that you can use to your advantage.

      This includes organizing resources such as files, links, and multimedia content

      and developing activities such as quizzes, forums, and assignments.

       

      You can create your text in any Word processor such as the MS-Word and then copy/paste it in your Moodle section/course.

    • A teacher can also add various activities in a section

      An activity is a general name for a group of features in a in a Moodle course. Usually an activity is something that a student will do that interacts with other students and or the teacher.

      In Moodle terminology, an Activity, such as Forums or Quizzes, properly means something students can contribute to directly, and is often contrasted to a Resource such as a File or Page, which is presented by the teacher to them. However, the term activity is sometimes for convenience also used to refer to both Activities and Resources as a group.

      There are 15 different types of activities in the standard Moodle that can be found when the editing is turned on and the link 'Add an activity or resource' is clicked.

      Assignments
      Enable teachers to grade and give comments on uploaded files and assignments created on and off line
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      Run live video conferencing sessions within Moodle
      Chat
      Allows participants to have a real-time synchronous discussion
      Choice
      A teacher asks a question and specifies a choice of multiple responses
      Database
      Enables participants to create, maintain and search a bank of record entries
      Feedback
      For creating and conducting surveys to collect feedback.
      Forum
      Allows participants to have asynchronous discussions
      Glossary
      Enables participants to create and maintain a list of definitions, like a dictionary
      H5P activity
      Enables H5P content created in the Content bank or on h5p.com or with the lumi App to be easily added to a course as an activity.

    • Example of a LESSON activity

      This is a sample Lesson activity

  • About Learning Management Systems (LMS)

    Every day more and more educational institutions, Small- Medium or Huge- enterprises use a learning management system (LMS) to organize and manage their training process.

    Earlier LMSs used to be fairly simple: they stored course content in the form of text, videos, or presentations. However, online learning platforms have evolved since then, and now they’re more than course storage. LMS software uses in-depth tools that allow you to analyze skill gaps, better understand student performance, and make your learning experience fully transparent.

    This lesson is about the fundamentals of an LMS. What information should contain? How difficult is to create and support it? How can student benefits the most out of a LMS?

    Chapters that follow in this lesson

    What Is an LMS?

    What Is an LMS Used For?

    Who Uses an LMS, and How Do They Do So?

    What Are the Benefits of an LMS?

    Types of LMSs

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      An LMS, or learning management system, is software that helps you organize, implement, and manage online learning environments. It serves as a centralized library where students access interactive learning materials and assessments, while trainers monitor their progress and overall performance.

      An LMS helps businesses streamline onboarding processes, improve training consistency. The right learning management software can significantly optimize the learning cycle and ensure a cohesive approach to employee development and organizational growth.

      Let’s break down each component of the acronym and the very concept of an LMS:

      • L — Learning. This type of software is designed for convenient learning anytime, anywhere. Learners can access an in-house knowledge base, take assessments, and complete practical assignments.
      • M — Management. Unlike file sharing services, a learning platform is not just a heap of files. It enables admins to manage user data and enrollments in courses, organize content into comprehensive training programs, and control how learners progress in the training they’re taking.
      • S — System. It’s a computer system that processes various types of data and puts them all in order. It collects statistics, runs reports, and automates grading, streamlining the entire training process.
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      Learning management systems are versatile tools that can help you organize and manage various types of training programs. Here are the most common education software use cases:

      • Onboarding. With a properly structured onboarding training program, you can deliver all the necessary information online, allowing new hires to study at a time that’s convenient for them. Plus, you can train remote workers, reduce time spent on training, and prepare employees for a smooth start to their new jobs.
      • Employee training. An LMS lets you build courses, upload learning materials, manage assessments, evaluate learner progress, and measure overall employee performance.
      • Compliance training. Learning management software automates compliance training and stores policies and regulations. So, employees can easily access materials and refresh their knowledge at any time.
      • Sales training. Learning platforms can improve sales performance and customer satisfaction. Sales reps can stay abreast of product updates, participate in interactive role-plays, and monitor their progress.
      • Customer training. With an LMS, you can onboard new customers, educate prospects, and show new product features to existing customers. The software also allows you to reduce costs because pre-made online customer training is cheaper than one-on-one demos.
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      The size and scope of organizations that leverage LMSs are pretty broad. They can be a large global enterprise with thousands of learners or a startup that uses an LMS for small businesses. And, of course, there can be nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions.

      Let’s take a look at how people can benefit from an LMS in their work:

      • Corporate trainers use learning management software to onboard new employees, create personalized online courses, deliver compliance training, foster professional development and technical expertise, and monitor learners’ progress.
      • Small business owners use LMS solutions to provide cost-effective and standardized employee online training that’s available on desktop and mobile devices. The software helps entrepreneurs deliver consistent training materials and evaluate employee performance within a reduced budget.
      • Teachers employ learning management solutions to create virtual classrooms, distribute course materials, post quizzes and assignments, and engage with students in a collaborative learning setting.
      • Nonprofit program managers can use an LMS solution to provide training and educational resources to their staff and volunteers all over the globe.
      • Government agency administrators deliver training and compliance programs to their employees and citizens via learning platforms, streamlining the administrative processes involved in managing a large workforce.
      • Healthcare department managers use LMS platforms to train staff on the latest medical laws, best practices, and technologies.

  • All about LMS (Book type)

    An LMS, or learning management system, is a software tool that allows you to create, deliver, and report on training courses and programs.

    There are many LMSs to choose from, each offering different features and capabilities. Every company has different training needs, making identifying and selecting the ‘right’ LMS a daunting process.

    We want to help you narrow down the options to what you truly need to create and deliver successful training. Let’s get back to basics and take a look at who uses an LMS?, common use cases, the features most learning leaders use, what an implementation looks like, and how to choose the best LMS for your training needs.

    • What is an LMS and How is created/used Book

      OUTLINE of the BOOK

      What is an LMS used for?

      Types of LMS

      Who needs an LMS?

      What are the benefits of using an LMS?

      LMS implementation

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