My Experience with E-Facilitation on DeepSeek using the Moodle Platform

The experience of using Moodle to facilitate online learning has been enlightening and enjoyable. The comprehensive features that Moodle provides as a digital learning platform such as discussion forums, quizzes, assignments, and progress monitoring, enables efficient e-facilitation. The 1-week Moodle e-facilitation as a coordinator in ED403 has allowed me to learn numerous things. Our group created activities on an AI tool, i.e., DeepSeek. Based on this, our group created various learning materials and activities which our students could use to attempt the discussion forums (x2), a perusal activity, and an online quiz. Overall, the experience was amazing and I learnt the importance of e-facilitation in the following ways:

It is important to log in to Moodle daily to ensure that there is a consistent presence. Maintaining involvement is facilitated by regularly checking in to reply to forum posts, offer feedback, and guide students. I've discovered that in an online setting, even a brief yet supportive remark can significantly boost motivation.

Moodle’s discussion forums are quite effective as they offer a forum for learning among peers and give voice to students who might not otherwise speak up in a traditional classroom setting. My ability to formulate open-ended questions that encourage more in-depth thought and discussion has improved with time. I've also discovered that when instructions are clear, students do well. When a structure is established, confusion amongst students decreases as they are aware of Moodle’s deadline, rubric, and in-course progress indicator tools.

Overall, Moodle’s e-facilitation has reinforced my conviction that, given the correct resources and methodology, online education can be just as engaging and effective as traditional classroom settings.

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