Marinda Faasen Email & Phone Number

• Conduct needs analyses sessions with clients• Write configuration documents for new and existing Moodle Implementations• Write specification documents for new plugins• Implement and manage software development processes• Develop custom plugins for Moodle• Customise where necessary core code of Moodle• Manage, maintain and support LMS servers• Troubleshoot, fix and support LMS and related software• Oversee the management of the support desk and resolve support tickets• Assist with the resolution of general development and technical queries• Where allocated, manage projects (budget, people, time and deliverables)• Provide functional Moodle support and guidance to team• Present Moodle Training

Cape Town

• Project manage the design and development of courses for online or blended learning delivery.• Updating of course content in to active learning format, focusing on inquiry-based learning.• Liaise with clients to determine specific learning needs of the company and design possible solutions. • Work with SMEs and industry expert to write content suitable for online delivery methods following an active learning format. • Analyse, design and develop this content on an online learning platform.• Work with media production team to develop media assets like videos, graphics and powerpoints. • Currently working on a project with PIHE to redevelop the Information Systems qualifications. The project involves the redevelopment of the content, so that it is suitable for face-to-face, blended and online learning formats.

Stellenbosch

- Define and implement policies around the use of student administration; including the application process and the use of technology as part of teaching and learning- Development, implementation, administration, and technical support of the Content and Learning Management System.- Continuous research and evaluation of new technologies in the teaching and learning field.- Setting yearly budgets for the learning technology department- Manage online course development, using Exelearning, Articulate Storyline, HTML5, CSS/CSS3, SVG, Javascript, native LMS tools, videos and video editing.- Provide consultation regarding the use of technology as part of teaching and learning.

South Africa

Provide solutions for Learning Management System installation and support, ePortfolio System installation and support, integration with social media. Design online courses using Exelearning, Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, HTML5, CSS/CSS3, SVG, Javascript, native LMS tools.Provide training in online learning, blended learning, i.e. how to add technology to educational practices to enhance the learning process, how-to-work-with-technology, e.g. Learning Management System or ePortfolio training, and any custom made workshops on demand

Stellenbosch

• Project Management of a number of other IT and Learning Management System related projects. Collaborating with various stakeholders e.g. IT directors, technical staff, lecturers and other staff members to find the best possible solutions for IT and e-learning related needs. • provide technical support• assist with the training of lecturers and other staff members• provide technical advice to lecturers and other staff members• continued support of the e-Clicker projectmanage the installation and configuration of LMS• examine ongoing mobile learning opportunities

Stellenbosch

• Project Manager for the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS). This includes:o The installation, theme design and general maintenance of the system. o The creation of lecturer and student profiles and giving access to modules.o The back-up, restoring and carrying over of Moodle modules from year to year.o Handling general technical errors encountered by users.o Coordinate the training of lecturers and students • Training lecturers in the design of online material for both Blackboard Learn 9.1 and Moodle.• Responsible for the design, creation, implementation and continued support of the e-Clicker project, a plug-in built for Moodle 2.3. • Manage and coordinate the training of lecturers and students in the use of the e-Clicker/mobile system.• General training and support to lecturers and students for the Blackboard Learn 9. 1 LMS.• Creating enrolment code to enrol students into Learning Management Systems, using Java and XML.• Drawing SQL queries from the LMS tables and converting this data into meaningful reports using Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel or Java code.• Supporting lecturers with the creation of SCORM assessments using authoring tools like Articulate and Adobe Captivate.• Advising lecturers in the use of multimedia products, e.g. the use of PowerPoint presentations, HTML, Camtasia Relay.

Stellenbosch

• Manage and coordinate the Moodle based Learning Management System (LMS) for various Post-Graduate Departments with off-campus students.• Manage and coordinate the training of lecturers and students in the use of the LMS.• General support to lecturers and students in connection with the LMS.• Manage and coordinate e-Clicker/mobile project.• Manage and coordinate the training of lecturers and students in the use of the e-Clicker/mobile system.• The design and support of the effective use of teaching technologies to aid in student learning.• Give workshops on the use of ICTs in Formative Assessment and Blended Learning.• Developing and updating of all SOL related websites e.g. SOTL Conference website, HELTASA website and SOL website. • Writing enrolment code for Webstudies (LMS), using Java and XML.• Drawing SQL queries from the Webstudies (LMS) tables. • Advising lecturers regarding the use of other multimedia products, e.g. the use of SCORM modules in the LMS, PowerPoint presentations, HTML, Adobe Captivate, and other multimedia tools.

Subjects taught: • Information Technology (Computer Studies): Grade 10 – 12• Typing & Computer Literacy: Grade 8 – 9• English Second Language: Grade 8 – 12• English First Language: Grade 8 – 12• Business Economics: Grade 8 – 12• Mathematics: Grade 9

Phd In Curriculum Studies, Education And Technology

A Learning Design Framework for Active Learning using Audience Response Systems

Mphil, Hypermedia For Language Learning

Activities and Societies: Thesis Title: An evaluation of the feasibility of using Moodle to develop an online learning program.

National Certificate In Datametrics, Programming

I studied Information Technology

H.E.D., Education

Higher Educational Diploma, Education

B.A., English And German