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    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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Introduction to MOODLE

Introduction to LMS

Definition 1: A Learning Management System (LMS) is a software application or platform designed to facilitate the delivery, management, and tracking of online learning and training programs. LMSs are widely used in academic and corporate settings to manage and deliver training, education, and professional development courses.

Definition 2: A learning management system is a software application or web-based technology used to plan, implement and assess a specific learning process. It's used for e-learning practices and, in its most common form, consists of two elements: a server that performs the base functionality and a user interface (UI) that is operated by instructors, students and administrators.

Typically, an LMS provides an instructor with a way to create and deliver content, monitor student participation, and assess student performance. It might also provide students with interactive features, such as threaded discussions, video conferencing and discussion forums.

Applied educational technology

COURSE OUTLINE
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: APPLY EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
COURSE UNIT CODE: OD/C/7150
COURSE UNIT HOURS : 40
COURSE UNIT TRAINERS/FACILITATORS
Francis Wambua, Joyline C. Cheruiyot, Joseph Makori Orina, Linet Maundu, Benson Ananda,
Robert Keter, ShadracK Kimutai, Richard Yahuma and Nancy Oloo.
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit specifies competencies required by the trainer to apply educational technologies, It
involves applying concepts in flexible and blended Learning, navigating through a Learning
Management System (LMS), applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL), planning for the
development of training resources, and developing Training resources.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course unit, the trainee should also be able to:
1. Apply concepts in flexible and blended Learning
2. Navigate through a Learning Management System (LMS)
3. Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
4. Plan for the development of training resources
5. Develop Training resources.
ASSESSMENT
• Assignments & Continuous Assessment Tests (100%)
• End of Term Examination (100%)
• Each trainee is expected to attend at least 75% of the classes.
• The trainees are expected to research the course topics and participate in all course
activities.