Title: Topic 3: Digital Learning Development
Course: Learning Design and Development

Introduction

Pedagogical purpose should drive your design, development, and presentation of the content and interaction of your courses using available digital functionality. Learning Management Systems (LMS) or Virtual Learning Environments (VLE), such as Sakai, Blackboard, and Moodle, are means of hosting the teaching and learning on a single integrated digital platform. On the other hand, a variety of free-to-use digital tools can also be used to enhance the teaching and learning experience, both integrated within the LMS and or available on general web-based platforms. The choice of a particular platform depends upon various factors such as the institutional support, readiness of the teachers and learners, nature of the courses provided, and number of potential users.

Objectives

At the end of this topic the learner should be able to:

- Identify and use tools and features of a LMS
- Explore a variety of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) tools
- Develop a Learning Activity, Resource, or Assessment selecting and using an appropriate software tool that supports your pedagogical purpose