You will develop the skills required to design engaging, effective and compelling moodle-based learning on the Defence Learning Environment (DLE). Designing Online Learning Course (DOLC) training is mandated for all DLE course designers and those developing online learning within the DLE.
Completion of DLE Role Functionality Training (DLERFT) to Intermediate Level (DLEINT) is a pre-requisite, and must be completed before applying for the DOLC.
DLERFT gives you the technical skills to create learning on the DLE.
The DOLC must be completed within 18 months of completion of DLEINT.
The DOLC spans 10 weeks – 2 days of which is face-to-face (F2F). There are 4 weeks of pre-course activities, then a 2-day F2F, followed by 6 weeks of post-course activity. Please see 'details' tab for further information.
The pre-requisite DLEINT must be completed before applying for the DOLC.
Applicants are required to adhere to the pre-course work timings during the 4-week period prior to the face to face. Failure to comply with this will result in removal from the DOLC.
The course consists of:
- 4 weeks pre-course work, which comprises of pre-course reading and a pre-course activity. Failure to complete the pre-course work will result in being returned to unit
- the online DOLC pre-course activities is approx. 3 hours (spread over 4 weeks)
- the pre-course activity enables applicants time to work practically within the DLE