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[[CNM Cert Course for Managers]] (hereinafter, the ''Course'') is a brief course designed to introduce [[CNM Cert]] its learners to [[CNM Cert]], which uses the [[Moodle]] software under its hood.
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[[File:CNM td.png|300px|thumb|[[Career Network Ministry]]]]
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[[File:Competency-suite.png|400px|thumb|right|[[CNM Competency Suite]]]]
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[[CNM Cert Course]] (hereinafter, the ''Course'') is a brief course designed to introduce its learners to [[CNM Cert]], which a [[learning management system]] ([[learning management system|LMS]]) that is built on one instance of the [[Moodle]] software. [[CNM Cert]] belongs to [[CNM Competency Suite]] of [[CNMCyber]]'s services.
  
The [[CNM Cyber Team]] designs and the [[Friends Of CNM]] delivers [[CNM Cert]] to its users at absolutely no cost. This ''Service'' is not available to the general public; only those users who have obtained the [[NetConsumer]] [[Opplet role|role]] can access it.
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'''[[CNM Competency Suite]]''' is [[web-based]] [[managed learning environment]] ([[managed learning environment|MLE]]) that [[CNMCyber Team]] designs and the [[Friends Of CNM]] delivers to the general public as a collection of [[service]]s in [[education]].
  
  
==CNM Cert==
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==Moodle Vs CNM Cert==
CNM Cert previously known as [[Moodle]] is [[open-source]] modular [[e-learning software]] written in [[PHP]] and distributed under the [[GNU General Public License]]. Developed on [[pedagogical]] principles, Moodle is used for [[blended learning]], [[distance education]], [[flipped classroom]] and other [[e-learning]] projects in schools, universities, workplaces and other sectors.
 
  
The name is an acronym for ''Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment''. With [[customizable]] management features, it is used to create private websites with online courses for educators and trainers to achieve learning goals.
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[[Moodle]] is [[open-source]] modular [[e-learning software]] written in [[PHP]] and distributed under the [[GNU General Public License]]. Developed on [[pedagogical]] principles, Moodle is used for [[blended learning]], [[distance education]], [[flipped classroom]] and other [[e-learning]] projects in schools, universities, workplaces and other sectors.
  
==Technology used==
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The name is an acronym for ''Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment''. With customizable management features, it is used to create private websites with online courses for educators and trainers to achieve learning goals.
The ''System'' is built on the [[CNM Certware]]. Being a part of [[CNM Cloud]], this software particularly includes:
 
#One instance of [[Moodle]] hereinafter, ''CNM Cert'' or ''the Academy'', which is [[e-learning software]] which is also the basis for this brief course and the one we are going to focus our attention on.
 
#One instance of [[KSA Certs]], which is the special part of [[Opplet.net]] that handles examination questions.
 
  
In this course we are going to look at roles and responsibilities of CNM Cert/[[NetConsumer]] [[Opplet role|role]]s. We are also going have a look at course set up, course enrollment, progress tracking, access restriction and how to create and manage a quiz on CNM Cert.
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[[Moodle]] (hereinafter [[CNM Cert]]) is the [[learning management system]] of the [[Career Network Ministry]] ([[Career Network Ministry|CNM]]). The ''Cert'' is the service of [[CNMCyber]] that allows for learning and certification management.
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[[CNMCyber Team]] designs and the [[Friends Of CNM]] delivers the ''Cert'' to its users at absolutely no cost. This ''Service'' is not available to the general public; only those users who have obtained the [[NetConsumer]] [[Opplet role|role]] can access it. A [[NetConsumer]] is an aspirant also known as [[NetAnyone]] who has submitted his or her email address to [[CNMCyber]]. The 'Cert' system is built on [[Educaship Moodle]]. Being part of [[Opplet]], the software particularly includes:
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#One instance of [[Moodle]], which is [[e-learning software]]; and
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#One instance of [[KSA]] Certs, which is the special part of [[Opplet.net]] that handles examination questions.  
  
==CNM Cert Roles==
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In this course we are going to look at [[CNM Cert]] itself, roles available in [[CNM Cert]] and learning activities. Under learning activities, we are going to take a look at course set up, course enrollment, progress tracking, access restriction and how to create and manage  quizzes on CNM Cert.
In CNM Cert, a role is a collection of permissions defined for the whole system that can be assigned to a [[NetConsumer]]. The combination of roles define a [[NetConsumer]]`s ability to make changes to pages on CNM Cert. The most common role is the student`s and teacher`s role in the context of a course. In this course we are going to look at six roles available at [[CNM Cert]];
 
  
#Admins
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===CNM Cert User===
#Managers
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To become a CNM Cert User, one needs to submit their credentials to CNM Cabin.
#Course Creators
 
#Teachers
 
#Students
 
#Guests
 
  
===Admins===
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===Learning Activities===
<b>Administrator</b> or <b>Site Administrator</b> is the highest rank a [[NetConsumer]] can be assigned to using: Site administration > Users > Permissions > Site administrators. But the site administrator role cannot be edited or deleted. The site administrator created when the site was created is the primary site administrator, he/she cannot be removed from site administrator role.  Site admin can literally do anything within the system. Part of the main responsibilities of an admin is to manage overall responsibilities sing: Administration > Site administration > Users > Permissions > Define roles tool.  
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Learning activities are something a learner does for his or her learning. These activities include classroom type activities and are helpful to system users such as teachers and students to perform tasks of their interests. For example for group discussion; a teacher can set up a Forum or to work on the same project as a group, a teacher can set up Wiki for his/her students.
<b>Define roles tool</b> is the place to add custom roles or add existing ones.
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The Learning Activities discussed in this course are listed in the Outline table and are sectioned according to their types.
The "Manage roles" tab, allows the site administrator to edit any one of the numerous different capabilities associated with any role. The "Allow role assignments", "Allow role overrides" and "Allow role switches" contain a matrix which give the ability for a specific role to work with other specific roles. Roles and permissions are specified by default but can be modified by administrators and managers.
 
A [[NetConsumer]] is assigned a system administrator role by another system administrator.
 
  
===Managers===
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===Outline===
<b>Manager</b> role, is a default role found in roles tab at [[CNM Cert]] with many capabilities that can be edited by the site admin. This role is much safer to use compared to side admin since it doesn't give access to sensitive areas of the site such as Plugins, Security, Server, Appearance or Advanced Features. These are normally reserved for Site administrators. <b>Manager`s</b> role is assigned site wide through: Site Administration>Users>Permissions>Assign system roles. It can also be assigned at the category level through: Site administration > Courses > Add/edit courses > (select a category) > Edit this category > Administration block: Assign roles > Manager > (select user) Add.
 
  
[[NetConsumer]]s assigned to this role are able to;
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:This ''Course'' is made up of several learning activities sectioned as : <ol type="a"><li><b>System Roles</b> This section discusses about various user Roles which can operate on [[CNM Cert | Cert]]. These include Administrator, Manager, Student, Teacher and Course Creator. Each role has different capabilities.  </li> <li><b>Set up and Manage Course</b> - including various activities related to ''Setting up'' a course in [[CNM Cert | Cert]] and all of the operations that could be performed to ''Manage'' a course . In addition, operations are also specified in terms of corresponding [[Cert Roles | Roles]]</li> <li><b>User Management</b>- This section is concerned with activities related to each instance of user at [[CNM Cert]]. It also describes setting certain constraints and permissions accordingly </li> <li><b>Advanced Features</b>-This section discusses operations related to ''Advanced System Features'' which are accessible to privileged roles i.e. Administrators and Managers.</li><li> <b>Other Activities</b>-This section discusses other available user activities at [[CNM Cert | Cert]]. These are mostly productive such as users interaction at the platform </li></ol>
*Access courses and modify them
 
*Enroll users
 
*Develop grading systems as well as grade students.
 
 
 
===Course Creator===
 
 
 
As the name suggests, a course creator is a CNM Cert user who has the ability to create a course on [[CNM Cert]]. The course creator role is assigned by the system <b>Administrator</b>.
 
 
 
*The course creator by default is enrolled into the course they have created as a teacher and is able to enroll students into the course.
 
*As a teacher, a course creator is able to view hidden courses and those that are in progress.
 
*Consequently, the course creator is able to develop quizzes and grading system, view student progress and restrict student’s enrollment into a course.
 
*A course creator can act as as a program coordinator and can delete a course and restore course backups.The backup function would,however, be limited only to the course they have created unless otherwise defined.
 
*Course Creator can edit the course settings and enroll new users.
 
*The role of course creator could typically be assigned to a master teacher, department head or program coordinator.
 
 
 
===Teachers===
 
The teachers` role is assigned by the system administrator to a CNM Cert user. As a teacher, a CNM Cert user is granted permission to enroll students and determine method of enrollment, create quizzes, add activities and set up a grading system as well as grade students. A teacher can also assign non-editing teacher`s role and student`s role to other CNM Cert users.
 
A non-editing teacher is granted permission to grade students but cannot alter or delete any of the materials within the course.
 
 
 
A teacher`s role is limited to one course at a time, same applies to student`s role and non-editing teacher`s roles. CNM Cert user when enrolled as a teacher to a course is granted permission to do almost anything within the course but not outside the course while a non-editing teacher is able to teach within the course assigned but not make changes to the course or create quizzes or activities.
 
 
 
===Student===
 
By default, CNM Cert gives the name student to a [[NetConsumer]] enrolled to a course at CNM Cert. The default name can be changed to trainee.
 
When a [[NetConsumer]] first joins CNM Cert, he/she is able to see all available courses but once a [[NetConsumer]] enrolls or is enrolled into a course is able to only see the course he/she is enrolled in at the navigation block or at the dashboard. Once enrolled at CNM Cert, a [[NetConsumer]] is named student and is able to participate on course activities, access to resources and view their own grade book if allowed by the teacher but not that of others. A student`s view of CNM Cert is different from the teacher`s or administrator`s view. A student is not able to alter anything in the course but this may vary depending on the [[context]]. In a certain [[context]] a student may grade other students, correct other student`s work and interact with other students while in some other [[context]] a students is not able to grade other student`s or correct nor interact with other students but limited to a teacher`s instructions and guidelines.  
 
Methods a [[NetConsumer]] may use to enroll into a course may include;
 
 
*Manual Enrollment,
 
*Self Enrollment, 
 
*Guest Access
 
  
 
   
 
   
<b>Manual Enrollment</b>
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This option enables course creators and site administrators to enroll students into a course on [[CNM Cert ]] but this option has to be enable by the system administrator through: Settings>Site administration>plugins>enrollments>Manual enrollments.
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!Lessons
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!<b>System Roles</b>
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|[[Cert Roles]]
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!<b>Set up and Manage Course</b>
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|[[Add course]], [[Edit Course]], [[Delete Course]], [[Course Category]]
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!<b>User Management</b>
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|[[Enrollments]]
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!<b>Advanced Features</b>
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|[[Badges]],[[Grading System]], [[Activity Completion]]
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!<b>Other Activities</b>
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|[[Quiz activity]], [[Assignment activity]], [[Survey activity]], [[Forum]], [[Workshop]], [[Wiki]], [[Glossary activity]], [[Book]], [[Cert cohort]], [[Chat]], [[Choice]], [[Database]], [[Feedback Activity]], [[Groups]]
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<b>Self Enrollment</b>
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===Goals===
Self enrollment a method where [[NetConsumers]] can choose to enroll themselves into a course. For instance by clicking 'Enroll me into this course' or using an enrollment key provided by the system administrator or teacher. This option has to be enable by the site administrator in enrollment plugins as well as in the course itself. This is done through: Administration > Course administration > Users > Enrollment methods:
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:Primary ''Goals'' this course are:
In the plugin provided using the above steps a site administrator or course creator may choose to select 'Self Enrollment' or put an Enrollment key.
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:# To give ''Users'' a full knowledge of activities available at the platform and to find activities of their interest. It is helped by comprehensive texts and demonstrations for ease of learning.
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:# For aspirants to get Hands-on training for the activities available at [[CNM Cert | Cert]].
  
===Guests===
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==See also==
A guest in [[CNM Cert]] is a [[NetConsumer]] using the 'log in as guest' in the log in page and enter courses that have <b>Guest Access</b>. [[CNM Cert]] has a built in guest account that colleagues may use to check out a course creators work or student may use this account to check out the course before enrolling.
 
The guest access has read only option, guests cannot interact with students, teachers or other guests. They cannot participate on forums, post comments or take quizzes in the course.
 
Guest access is enabled by site administrators through: Site administration > Users > User policies > then tick the 'Auto-login guests' box.
 
  
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===Related lectures===
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*[[What CNM Cert Is]]
  
===Related Lectures===
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[[Category: CNM Cyber Orientation]][[Category: Articles]]
*[[Moodle]]
 
[[Category: WorldOpp Orientation]][[Category: Articles]]
 

Latest revision as of 19:41, 14 April 2024

CNM Cert Course (hereinafter, the Course) is a brief course designed to introduce its learners to CNM Cert, which a learning management system (LMS) that is built on one instance of the Moodle software. CNM Cert belongs to CNM Competency Suite of CNMCyber's services.

CNM Competency Suite is web-based managed learning environment (MLE) that CNMCyber Team designs and the Friends Of CNM delivers to the general public as a collection of services in education.


Moodle Vs CNM Cert

Moodle is open-source modular e-learning software written in PHP and distributed under the GNU General Public License. Developed on pedagogical principles, Moodle is used for blended learning, distance education, flipped classroom and other e-learning projects in schools, universities, workplaces and other sectors.

The name is an acronym for Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment. With customizable management features, it is used to create private websites with online courses for educators and trainers to achieve learning goals.

Moodle (hereinafter CNM Cert) is the learning management system of the Career Network Ministry (CNM). The Cert is the service of CNMCyber that allows for learning and certification management. CNMCyber Team designs and the Friends Of CNM delivers the Cert to its users at absolutely no cost. This Service is not available to the general public; only those users who have obtained the NetConsumer role can access it. A NetConsumer is an aspirant also known as NetAnyone who has submitted his or her email address to CNMCyber. The 'Cert' system is built on Educaship Moodle. Being part of Opplet, the software particularly includes:

  1. One instance of Moodle, which is e-learning software; and
  2. One instance of KSA Certs, which is the special part of Opplet.net that handles examination questions.

In this course we are going to look at CNM Cert itself, roles available in CNM Cert and learning activities. Under learning activities, we are going to take a look at course set up, course enrollment, progress tracking, access restriction and how to create and manage quizzes on CNM Cert.

CNM Cert User

To become a CNM Cert User, one needs to submit their credentials to CNM Cabin.

Learning Activities

Learning activities are something a learner does for his or her learning. These activities include classroom type activities and are helpful to system users such as teachers and students to perform tasks of their interests. For example for group discussion; a teacher can set up a Forum or to work on the same project as a group, a teacher can set up Wiki for his/her students. The Learning Activities discussed in this course are listed in the Outline table and are sectioned according to their types.

Outline

This Course is made up of several learning activities sectioned as :
  1. System Roles This section discusses about various user Roles which can operate on Cert. These include Administrator, Manager, Student, Teacher and Course Creator. Each role has different capabilities.
  2. Set up and Manage Course - including various activities related to Setting up a course in Cert and all of the operations that could be performed to Manage a course . In addition, operations are also specified in terms of corresponding Roles
  3. User Management- This section is concerned with activities related to each instance of user at CNM Cert. It also describes setting certain constraints and permissions accordingly
  4. Advanced Features-This section discusses operations related to Advanced System Features which are accessible to privileged roles i.e. Administrators and Managers.
  5. Other Activities-This section discusses other available user activities at Cert. These are mostly productive such as users interaction at the platform


# Sections Lessons
1 System Roles Cert Roles
2 Set up and Manage Course Add course, Edit Course, Delete Course, Course Category
3 User Management Enrollments
4 Advanced Features Badges,Grading System, Activity Completion
5 Other Activities Quiz activity, Assignment activity, Survey activity, Forum, Workshop, Wiki, Glossary activity, Book, Cert cohort, Chat, Choice, Database, Feedback Activity, Groups

Goals

Primary Goals this course are:
  1. To give Users a full knowledge of activities available at the platform and to find activities of their interest. It is helped by comprehensive texts and demonstrations for ease of learning.
  2. For aspirants to get Hands-on training for the activities available at Cert.

See also

Related lectures