The document summarizes a course taught to teachers to introduce them to using the Moodle online learning platform. The course is divided into 4 phases: 1) getting acquainted with Moodle, 2) community building activities, 3) learning about online pedagogy through readings and discussion, 4) creating sample courses to get hands-on experience. Throughout the course, participants experience Moodle as students first before being asked to design activities. The goal is to spark interest in independent learning about online tools rather than providing comprehensive training.
13. The course is not meant to be a comprehensive “How to use Moodle” course
14. It's more of an introduction to online learning and Moodle, with the aim of creating in the participants an inner desire to learn more on their own
15. ! If they are to teach online with Moodle, they should first experience online learning in Moodle as students.
25. ! In the first two stages, employ the most important Moodle tools, e.g. resources, forums, quizzes, assignments.
26. ! Don't teach them too much about Moodle. Teach them through Moodle and explain things as you go (if necessary).
27. ! But do make them aware of which Moodle tool you are using in which activity.
28. ! Don't always wait for them to ask questions in the “Discovering Moodle” forum. There are things they would want to know if only they knew what to ask about ;-)
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30. Reflecting on their own experience in the course (as students) and on the work of the tutor.
33. ! When discussing online pedagogy, try to put off (or even avoid) telling them what you think. Let them discuss the issue and swap opinions. You may contribute your own later .