Learning Moodle 3.8

asd5Moodle, the popular learning management system (LMS), has revolutionized education. Instructors can create online classes for anywhere, anytime learning; add assessments and activities; track student progress; calculate grades; and more. Students can access resources, complete assignments, and communicate with classmates and instructors—all from a single digital platform. This course demonstrates how instructors can get started using Moodle 3.8, including newer features such as forum enhancements.

LinkedIn Learning staff author Oliver Schinkten shows how to set up an instructor profile, create a course, and adjust course settings. Then find out how to add files, post announcements, and make quizzes. Finally, learn how to enroll students, grade assignments, and run reports.

Topics include:

  • Customizing Moodle
  • Creating a course
  • Adjusting course settings
  • Posting announcements
  • Adding resources and activities
  • Adding assignments
  • Creating a quiz
  • Enrolling students in a course
  • Setting up a gradebook
  • Viewing gradebook reports

Check out Oliver’s lecture at Lynda.com!

Learning to Teach Online

asd4Technology has changed the nature of education—and the jobs of educators. Online instruction requires different methods to help students learn. This course is designed to help corporate trainers and teachers update their skill sets to teach effectively online.

LinkedIn staff author Oliver Schinkten draws the connections between high-quality instruction and online education. He provides a framework for creating a digital classroom and guidance to get students interacting with the course material, the instructor, and each other. Collaboration is the key to making the learning experience more dynamic. Plus, Oliver shows how to make sure your lessons are accessible to students of all ability levels.

Topics include:

  • Benefits of online education
  • Incorporating technology in the classroom
  • Setting guidelines and expectations about online courses
  • Writing learning outcomes
  • Sharing and curating files and resources
  • Tracking student progress
  • Engaging students
  • Fostering communication
  • Providing feedback
  • Making learning accessible to students with disabilities

Check out Oliver’s lecture at  Lynda.com!