•  Professional Development Programs

    Integrating Technology - Moodle for Teachers are self-funded projects founded by Dr. Nellie Deutsch (see Linkedin) in 2009 in order to bring free online professional development to educators in developing and developed countries for blended and fully online programs worldwide. Check her Youtube channel for more. The programs include two 3-day online conferences called CO09-25 in February and MMVC11-25 in August, workshops, 12 online courses, and two one month long MOOCs, Moodle MOOC in May and Virtual Worlds MOOC in August. All the courses include learning how to create AI generated resources and activities. 

    You're invited to use ChatGPT Integrating Technology Assistant, a GPT developed by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, for free. 

    Moodle is more than a Learning Management System. Moodle is a social team-based peer learning environment that is completely free for all learners around the world. You can learn what Moodle does and how it enables engaging activities on Moodle for Teachers free online professional development academy for educators worldwide. Take a look at the Courses Available
     

    Moodle for Teachers, on how to teach online with Moodle, provides free Moodle training for teachers, technology coordinators at schools and businesses, and ICT leaders around the world. There are 5 Moodle training courses available to teachers who wish to learn about Moodle activities, resources, and blocks; teachers who wish to develop their very own online courses; and administrators who want to manage a Moodle site. All the courses offer practical hands-on activities to practice the skills. 

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Available courses

Generative AI Tools for Personalized and Inclusive Learning
Professional Development Events

Generative AI tools are transforming education by enabling personalized and inclusive learning experiences. These technologies dynamically generate tailored content, such as adaptive exercises, personalized feedback, and multilingual resources, meeting diverse student needs. Generative AI adapts to various skill levels, learning styles, and cultural contexts, fostering a more accessible and engaging educational environment. This approach not only enhances learning outcomes but also supports equity in education, ensuring that each learner receives materials that resonate with their unique backgrounds and abilities. Through personalized and inclusive AI-driven learning, education becomes more responsive, empowering, and effective for all.

Professional Development Events
Professional Development Events

11 months of free annual online professional development MOOCs, webinars, conference, workshops, and  courses on Moodle for Teachers starting on the first week of January. 

Develop Time Management Skills
Professional Development Events
Enrolment on payment

This 8-month course on time management empowers participants with practical strategies to boost productivity, prioritize tasks, and achieve goals. Through weekly interactive sessions, learners explore tools like the Eisenhower Matrix, Pomodoro Technique, and SMART goal setting, while overcoming barriers such as procrastination and perfectionism. The course emphasizes flexibility, resilience, and sustainable habit-building, providing actionable insights for both personal and professional growth. Participants leave equipped with a personalized productivity plan and the skills to maintain long-term success in managing their time effectively.

Admin of a Moodle Site
Moodle Training
Enrolment on payment

Admin of a Moodle Site is a 4-week online course with a certificate for those who complete the tasks that with the duration of 30 hours. There is no need for a Moodle site. Participants will be able to practice on a core Moodle site provided for them. They will learn everything there is to know about managing a Moodle site as the admin and learn to upgrade and install Moodle plugins. The tuition is $18. 

Moodle MOOC 25 (MM25): Learn to Moodle
Moodle Training

The first Moodle MOOC started in 2013. Moodle MOOCs take place once a year in May. The goal of the Moodle MOOCs is to introduce the participants to a learning management system called Moodle so they can use it to teach in face-to-face, blended, and in fully online programs. The Moodle MOOCs take place on the latest stable Moodle version. There are 3 courses available for beginners and advanced Moodlers. This course is for beginners. Participants will learn about and practice using the activities, resources, and blocks available in their very own Moodle course using a ChatGPT AI called Develop Online Courses. 

Develop a Moodle Course
Moodle Training

This course is for advanced teachers of Moodle. Develop a Moodle Course (DaMC) is a 4-week online course. The content of DaMC focuses on tips and tricks for Moodle teachers. The course is for participants, who have taught at least one Moodle course and know how to add activities, resources, and blocks. They will learn how to edit the course, add enrollment methods, enroll students, learn about course completion and competencies, how to create certificates and tips and tricks on how to engage learners in collaborative peer-based learning activities.


Manager of a Moodle Site
Moodle Training

Manager of a Moodle Site (MOMS) course is a free 4-week training course for advanced Moodlers who have developed their own Moodle courses and wish to practice the features available to managers of a Moodle site. The course includes user, course, and other manager activities.  Advanced learners, who receive a certificate of completion from previous Moodle for Teachers courses on how to teach with Moodle can go on to learn how to manage a Moodle site. The course takes place in May of each year.

AI for ELT
Artificial Intelligence in Education

The 4-week AI for ELT online course provides a hands-on approach to integrating AI into language teaching. Here’s a concise overview of each week’s activities:

Week 1: Introductions and Engagement Teachers use AI tools to introduce themselves creatively, setting a welcoming and interactive classroom atmosphere.

Week 2: AI for Storytelling and ELT Activities Participants explore AI image generators to create visuals for stories and enhance ELT activities, bringing lessons to life with engaging multimedia elements.

Week 3: Interactive Classroom Tools This week focuses on AI tools that promote interactivity, making classroom activities more dynamic and engaging for students, encouraging participation and collaboration.

Week 4: Showcase and Reflection In the final week, participants showcase their work and reflect on their learning. Tools like Book Creator and Riff-lect are used to create and share reflections, solidifying their understanding of AI's role in ELT.

This structured approach ensures that by the end of the course, teachers can effectively integrate AI into their teaching, enriching both the teaching and learning experience.

AI Generated Moodle Courses
Artificial Intelligence in Education

AI Generated Moodle Courses is the 13th annual Moodle with hands-on course. This free 4-week online course is open to anyone passionate about online education, regardless of prior experience or formal qualifications. Participants will learn how to teach online using the activities, resources, and blocks available as they develop their very own Moodle course with the assistance of AI.

Participants who complete the tasks, will be awarded a certificate with 20 hours included. 

AI Tools for Student Collaboration
Artificial Intelligence in Education

AI for Tools for Student Collaboration (AI4T4SC) is a free 4-week online course with a final certificate. AI4T4SC introduces participants to using AI and digital platforms to enhance collaborative learning. The first week covers foundational concepts in collaborative learning, encouraging team formation and initial collaboration. In week two, participants focus on developing debate skills, utilizing tools like Google Bard to explore and plan debates. The course then moves to creating presentations and videos, addressing copyright issues, and collaborating on video annotations. Week four emphasizes research and quiz creation, with tools like Google Forms and Quizlet. The final week focuses on showcasing work and reflecting on learning through digital portfolios.

AI to Develop Online Courses
Artificial Intelligence in Education

Learn how to develop online courses with engaging activities for blended and fully online programs for Canvas, Moodle, Google classroom or any other learning management system using AI. 

Engage Learners with EdTech and AI
Artificial Intelligence in Education

"Engage Learners with EdTech and AI" Zoom meetings are a dynamic series designed to empower educators and instructional designers with practical strategies and tools to enhance student engagement using the latest in educational technology and artificial intelligence. Each session focuses on a specific aspect of integrating EdTech and AI into the learning environment, from interactive learning platforms and AI-driven personalized learning tools to data analytics that help tailor educational experiences to individual student needs.

AI Apps for Spoken English
Artificial Intelligence in Education

"AI Apps for Spoken English" is a 4-week online course designed for English language teachers help learners harness the power of artificial intelligence to improve their spoken English skills. Throughout the course, participants will explore a variety of AI-driven apps and tools that offer personalized language practice, real-time feedback, and interactive learning experiences. Each week, learners will engage with new apps and exercises focused on key areas such as pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary, and conversational skills. By the end of the course, participants will have gained confidence in the using the AI tools and will be equipped with practical AI tools to help their English language learners continue their language learning journey independently.

AI in Teaching EFL to Young Learners
Artificial Intelligence in Education

"AI in Teaching EFL to Young Learners" is a 4-week online course aimed at helping educators effectively integrate artificial intelligence into their English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching practices for young learners. This course explores how AI-driven tools and technologies can create more engaging, personalized, and adaptive learning experiences. Participants will learn how to use AI to enhance vocabulary building, pronunciation, interactive storytelling, and language games tailored to the needs of young students. By the end of the course, educators will have the skills to incorporate AI into their classrooms, making language learning more dynamic and effective for young EFL students.

 
AI Generated Action Research to Improve Learning
Artificial Intelligence in Education

"Leveraging AI to Assist in Generating Action Research" is a 4 week course designed to empower educators and researchers with the tools and knowledge to integrate artificial intelligence into the action research process. Throughout the course, participants will explore how AI can streamline data collection, analysis, and interpretation, enabling more efficient and insightful research that directly informs and enhances educational practices. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to use AI-driven tools to conduct robust action research, leading to data-driven improvements in teaching and learning outcomes.

AI Generated WebQuests
Artificial Intelligence in Education

WebQuests are problem-based learning activities that engage learners in the learning process. WebQuests are valuable instructional tools for learners of all ages in both the school and work settings. The WebQuest motivates, and empowers teachers and learners as they engage in experiential (hands on) learning activities. These activities promote collaborative social skills, higher order critical thinking skills, inquiry problem-based learning, and technological skills.  

In this course, teachers will learn how to generate WebQuests using the WebQuest Wizard and other Artificial Intelligence tools. 

AI for Video Based Mobile Learning
Artificial Intelligence in Education

This is the third annual hands-on 4-week online course. Participants will learn to engage students in creating videos for storytelling, tutorials, and slide presentations on their smartphones and computers. 

TESOL Online with AI: Develop an Online Course
Artificial Intelligence in Education

TESOL Online with AI: Develop an Online Course is an annual free 31-day online course designed to empower educators with the skills needed to thrive in the world of online English language teaching. Participants will use TESOL Online with AI GPT from ChatGPT to guide them throughout the course. 

Access this Google Docs for further information.

If you missed the application date for October 2024, you may apply for AI in ELT in November of 2024. 

Connecting Online Conference - February 21 - 23, 2025
Connecting Online

Connecting Online (CO) is a free 3-day online conference that has been taking place in the month of February since 2009.  CO25 is the 16th annual CO event. 

Creating Basic H5Ps For Your Teaching Context Collaboratively
H5P

This is a hands-on course.  Teachers will be given their own Moodle H5P sandbox course upon successfully completing the tasks in Week 1. Teachers will learn how to create interactive content using H5P tools that engage and align with their teaching goals. They will learn how to credit their H5Ps with Creative Commons licenses.

Mindfulness Awareness Practice
Mindfulness

This is the 4th annual 4-week online course. Mindfulness helps promote effective communication with students, and improves classroom climate. It also helps with time management and procrastination. 

Virtual Worlds MOOC 2024
Virtual Worlds

The annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. The 10th VWMOOC24 will take place from August 1-30, 2024. 

MMVC24 August 2-4
Moodle MOOT

MMVC24 13th anniversary August 2-4, 2024. Free badges and certificates will be available to presenters and attendees. 

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