• Sandbox for Administrators of Moodle 

    Dr. Nellie Deutsch founded Nellie's English Projects (NEP) in 2003 as a repository for teachers and students of English as a foreign or second language. In 2025, NEP became a Moodle training ground for administrators of Moodle. NEP Moodle provides a practical learning environment designed for individuals who want to develop the skills necessary to manage a Moodle site effectively as administrators. The program focuses on guiding learners through the essential features and administrative tasks of Moodle, equipping them with the knowledge, space, practice, and skills to handle all aspects of Moodle site management.

    Learn more about Moodle MOOC25: Admin of a Moodle Site and ChatGPT and register. 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 course will include the use of ChatGPT for codes, troubleshooting, and best practices. 

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    The program on this Moodle sandbox website is structured with user-friendly modules, starting with an introduction to Moodle’s interface and expanding into more advanced administrative roles. Learners explore critical areas such as setting up user roles, managing courses, organizing categories, and ensuring proper permissions. Each lesson offers step-by-step instructions with real-life scenarios that allow learners to practice what they learn immediately.

    Additionally, the program includes resources on how to customize Moodle to meet the needs of different user groups. This involves setting themes, managing plugins, configuring activities, and monitoring site performance. Clear explanations and interactive exercises ensure that learners can troubleshoot common issues and optimize site performance seamlessly.

    One of the highlights of Nellie’s English Projects is its focus on collaboration and community. Participants engage in forums and group discussions, where they can share their experiences, ask questions, and receive support. This peer interaction helps reinforce learning and provides practical solutions to challenges learners may encounter as Moodle admins.

    By the end of the program, learners are equipped with the foundational and advanced skills needed to manage a Moodle site effectively, from user administration to course design, customization, and system maintenance. Nellie’s structured and supportive approach makes this learning journey both accessible and engaging.

    The training is organized, moderated, and by an experienced Moodle admin and teacher.  Other Moodle training and professional development courses are available for free for teachers, course developers, and Moodle managers are available on Integrating Technology - Moodle for Teachers with weekly badges and a final certificate for completing the tasks for free. The Moodle training is an annual event in May.