Job Brief:
Responsibilities:
- Moodle Development: Develop, customize, and maintain our Moodle LMS to meet the university's evolving needs. This includes the development of custom plugins, themes, and integration of third-party tools and applications.
- E-Learning Solutions: Collaborate with instructional designers and faculty to create innovative e-learning solutions. Ensure that digital content is interactive, pedagogically sound, and accessible to all students.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance of e-learning modules and the LMS platform, ensuring compatibility across various devices and adherence to web accessibility standards.
- Technical Support: Provide technical support to faculty, staff, and students, troubleshooting issues related to Moodle and other integrated technologies.
- Training and Documentation: Develop and deliver training sessions and documentation for faculty and staff on using Moodle effectively for teaching and learning.
- Research and Development: Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in e-learning and Moodle development, recommending and implementing innovative solutions to improve the learning experience.
Skills Required:
- Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, Educational Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in Moodle development, including customization and plugin development.
- Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL.
- Experience with web services and integrating third-party APIs into Moodle.
- Understanding of instructional design principles and e-learning standards (such as SCORM and AICC).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems such as Git.