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2015 » Papers » Volume 1 » Collaborative learning in Moodle 1. COLLABORATIVE LEARNING IN MOODLE Authors: Herman Cosmin, Mustea Anca, Naaji Antoanela Volume 1 | DOI: 10.12753/2066-026X-15-087 | Pages: 602-605 | Download PDF | Abstract
Moodle was build up based on socio-constructivist principles and in order to promote collaborative learning. Therefore, the whole concept of the platform focuses on building communities of learning. There are several tools that promote communication in Moodle: from personal messages to chats. Collaborative learning activities include wikies or glossaries, where collaborative materials can be developed by students and teachers. The discussion forums and questions and answers forums facilitate debates, clarifications and exchanges of information and perspectives. The workshops take the collaborative learning to another level, offering peer to peer evaluation. Comments and feedback opportunities are also important in developing a collaborative learning community within a course, responding to surveys and giving feedback to other papers submitend into an Webinar by other students.
Thera are many way to keep students attention focussed on a specific topic, but most important is to give the am general outlook of the course in the introduction part.
Within Moodle the active and collaborative learning is built around the students perceptions and involvement in
activities that strengthens and enhances learning by asking questions and contributing to forum discussions, working with others students on projects, building together course or topic glossary. Explain to students the benefits and the reasons for engaging them in their learning activities. The tutor has to interact with students during activities and stay engaged by all means. Explain the learning outcomes and results, evaluate and track the effectiveness of each activity by analysing the reports and results, give feedback to students after each activity. | Keywords
collaboration, moodle, online, learning |
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