Welcome to the Centre for Virtual Learning
We are delighted to welcome you to the Centre for Virtual Learning (CVL) at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)!.
At CVL, our mission is to empower you with the skills and support needed to thrive in virtual teaching and learning environment. Whether you are a faculty member, a student, or a collaborator from one of our partner institutions, we are here to guide you in the effective use of educational technologies, instructional design, multimedia content development, and online course facilitation. Our team is committed to ensuring that your experience with the UDSM Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) is continuous and enriching.
We understand the challenges and opportunities that come with blended and online modes of delivery. That’s why we offer training and technical support tailored to meet your needs, helping you achieve your academic and professional goals with confidence. Thank you for choosing the Centre for Virtual Learning as your partner in this journey. We look forward to supporting you every step of the way.
Dr. Fatuma Simba
Director, Centre for Virtual Learning
University of Dar es Salaam
Functions of CVL
The Centre for Virtual Learning (CVL) of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) provides training and technical support to all staff and students of UDSM in the instructional design, multimedia contents development, facilitation of online courses and using the UDSM Moodle Learning Management System (LMS). The centre provides varieties of technical support and capacity building to staff and students in all matters related to degree programmes that are offered in a blended or online mode of delivery at the UDSM and other abroad University that are in collaboration.
Vision
To become the World-Class Virtual Learning Centre for inclusive development
Mission
To provide quality and innovative Virtual Learning Environment for inclusive development.
Core Values
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Inclusion
Sections
The centre consists of the following three sections:
Internal Section
Coordinate and technically support delivery of online and blended programmes offered by UDSM. Offers capacity building and user support in the instructional design and online course facilitation.
Multimedia Section
Manages multimedia studio and Moodle Learning management System (LMS). Offers capacity building and technically support UDSM staff and students in usage of the UDSM Moodle LMS. Staff are also capacitated and supported in multimedia course contents production.
External Section
Coordinates and support online programmes offered by other Universities in collaboration with UDSM according to the condition specified in the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).Upcountry Branches
CVL has two branches, one is located in Mbeya region and the other one is on Mwanza region.
The braches are equipped with ICT facilities such as computers, projectors, printers etc. The branches are used to facilitate face to face sessions and on-campus assessment (tests and examinations) for blended programmes.
Professional development programmes and short courses are also conducted at the branches.