Re: Training about how to use Moodle

On Tue, Aug 9, 2022 at 9:39 AM Mitja Podreka <mitja@kitaj.net> wrote:

I agree. This is definitely the course we should start with. I have a live in person course developed for my users and would like to develop an online version of it. There are free also Moodle Academy courses: https://moodle.academy/course/index.php?categoryid=2

I would propose this schedule (feel free to make any suggestions):

- At most until mid September, I develop the syllabus of the course and maybe some materials. (Anyone who wants to collaborate on this is wellcome.)

- During September we send notifications and invitations to the DD community and allow them to register on the course.

- During October we run the course, for about 4-5 weeks, and about 60-90 min online meeting each week. I usually prefer Saturday evenings, but we can discuss and find the most suitable time for the majority of the participants.

- Optionally, we may also offer a certificate of participation to those who finish the course successfully. (By the way, I would prefer to use verifiable credentials for issuing such digital certificates, but I am not sure whether we can do it.)

For me this timeline does not work. September and October are my busiest time of the year—start of the academic year.

I can try to develop and run this course myself. I am not an expert, but I do have some experience with using Moodle, and with organizing (synchronous) online trainings. It would be great if you could find at least 1 hour per week to participate in the lessons as an assistant (helping any students that need help or answering any questions that they might have).

Later, whenever you have more time available, you can develop another version of the Moodle training, completely asynchronous. I may try to help you too, but I cannot guarantee that I will be free by that time.

As for certificates, I think badges are the best way to go.

I have never used them, but probably this is a good idea.

Regards,
Mitja