Haiti State University receives training on the Moodle platform with the support of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

In a context where ensuring educational continuity through online teaching has become essential, the State University of Haiti (UEH) wanted to provide education stakeholders with effective tools adapted to the contemporary challenges of digital education. The goal was to train a team of trainers in active methodologies, capable of helping teachers create, set up, and integrate generative artificial intelligence into their virtual courses. This includes the ability to configure a course for online publication and develop a curriculum in a format adapted to the requirements of digital teaching tools, as well as the articulation of learning devices and AI in the relevant educational field.

Port-au-Prince and Fort Liberté have hosted an intensive training course on the administration, maintenance, and optimization of the Moodle platform with the support of generative artificial intelligence for some forty professionals from different EUH entities. Participants included directors of academic institutions, professors, IT specialists, and technicians. This training was made possible thanks to funding from the European Union through its EU-Caribbean Cooperation Mechanism, implemented by FIAP/Cooperación Española (Foundation for the Internationalization of Public Administrations).

Moodle is a platform used by more than 150 million students in over 150 countries, which has become an essential pillar of distance learning. In fact, Moodle offers a complete pedagogical structure with course management, student tracking, integrated assessments, and organized collaborative spaces. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) extends these advantages by enabling personalized learning paths, automated student support, and predictive performance analysis. This synergy between Moodle and AI responds to the challenges of distance learning in Haiti, offering solid pedagogical continuity in terms of traceability, formal assessment, and institutional management.

The progress made by participants in grasping the concepts has been remarkable. "The initial receptiveness, marked by a certain technological apprehension, has turned into enthusiasm as the practical demonstrations have unfolded," according to Judith St Surin, director of Continuing Education at UEH. "The initial receptivity, marked by a certain technological apprehension, turned into enthusiasm as the practical demonstrations unfolded. Curiosity grew exponentially when participants experienced and saw the pedagogical potential of these tools, which materialized in pilot projects that several participants launched for their own classes."

This training is a step forward in facilitating continuity of education in the most complex contexts. While it is true that internet access is necessary, it is always possible to download the modules in advance and thus continue with the content until the unstable situation is resolved.

This initiative is part of a remarkable vision of educational resilience, which is an important strategic initiative for the EUH, with the aim of transforming security restrictions into a catalyst for pedagogical innovation. Furthermore, this experience positions the university as a proactive player in the modernization of Haitian higher education, and the European Union as a facilitator of academic excellence in this country.