The core idea of the course "Moodle basics" is to give an overview about e-learning as a supportive learning to current contact hours. Course's e-support a simpler version of e-course. On the other hand, it doesn't mean that e-supported learning is only about sharing learning materials, - it should also include learning process, in where students can do self-assessments and give a continuous feedback. In general, there is no difference if you start to create an e-support for your course or e-course directly. Tools that we use, are all same. It is understood that creating an e-course takes more time, because in that case we are creating a virtual classroom in where the subject can be effectively studied/learned fully (100%) within an e-learning environment.
Current e-course gives an overview how to use Moodle e-learning environment to create an e-supported learning for your subject. It is assumed that the user do not have a previous experience working in Moodle. Some course information is also useful for advanced users, because different settings and possibilities are explained in a way how those can be used or are used in practice (based on sample e-courses). This e-course supports the Moodle face-to-face course that is given in each semester, although it is built up in a way, that it can be used for learning (or recalling) independently as well. For independent learning this course is open also for guest users. Therefore all course materials are available, but the guest user can not participate in course forums or do self-assessment tests.
- Lecturer: Raido Puust