Moodle is an open-source Learning Management System (LMS) that provides educators with the tools and features to create and manage online courses. It allows educators to organize course materials, create quizzes and assignments, host discussion forums, and track student progress. Moodle is highly flexible and can be customized to meet the specific needs of different institutions and learning environments.
Moodle supports both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments, enabling educators to host live webinars, video conferences, and chat sessions, as well as providing a variety of tools that support self-paced learning, including videos, interactive quizzes, and discussion forums. The platform also integrates with other tools and systems, such as Google Apps and plagiarism detection software, to provide a seamless learning experience.
Moodle is widely used in educational institutions, including universities, K-12 schools, and corporate training programs. It is well-suited to online and blended learning environments and distance education programs. Additionally, Moodle's accessibility features make it a popular choice for learners with disabilities, ensuring that courses are inclusive and accessible to all learners.
The Moodle community is an active group of users, developers, and educators who contribute to the platform's development and improvement. The community provides support, resources, and documentation for users, as well as a forum for sharing ideas and best practices. Moodle releases regular updates and improvements, ensuring that the platform remains up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices.
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Duration: 15 Hours (Can be split into 5 modules of 3 hours each)
Target Audience: Higher education faculty, teacher educators, and instructional designers
Delivery Mode: Blended (Online + Hands-on Practice)
Prerequisites: Basic digital literacy
Duration: 3 Hours
Topics:
What is AI? Types and basic concepts
Historical evolution of AI in education
Benefits and limitations of AI
Case studies of AI-enhanced classrooms
Activity:
Reflection: How is AI currently impacting your teaching/learning context?
Duration: 3 Hours
Topics:
AI-based lesson planning and curriculum mapping (e.g., ChatGPT, Eduaide.ai)
Tools for creating presentations and videos (e.g., Tome, Synthesia, Canva Magic)
AI-powered LMS features (Moodle, Google Classroom + AI plugins)
Hands-on:
Create an AI-supported lesson plan or video explainer using a tool of choice
Duration: 3 Hours
Topics:
Intelligent Tutoring Systems (e.g., Squirrel AI, Carnegie Learning)
Adaptive learning platforms (Knewton, Coursera Smart Learning)
Gamification and virtual assistants
Chatbots in education
Activity:
Demo: Build a chatbot using tools like Dialogflow for student queries
Duration: 3 Hours
Topics:
AI in formative and summative assessment
Auto-grading tools and plagiarism detection (e.g., Gradescope, Turnitin, Copyleaks)
Personalized feedback using AI
Data-driven decision-making in classrooms
Hands-on Task:
Design a quiz using Google Forms + ChatGPT-based feedback rubric
Duration: 3 Hours
Topics:
Bias, privacy, and academic integrity issues
Ethical AI usage: UNESCO guidelines and Indian context (NEP 2020, AI in education policy)
Preparing educators and students for an AI-powered future
Future trends: Augmented Reality, AI avatars, and more