The Adaptation of a Residential Course to Web-Based Environment for Increasing Productivity

Abstract

This study examines the design process of a blended learning environment using a learning management system to transform Basic English courses into the web-based distance learning format in the School of Foreign Languages at a large scale research university in Turkey. The research design was based on design-based research and the ASSURE, which is an instructional design model. A design plan was created based on the needs indicated by the analysis, and the necessary materials were developed and transferred to the learning management system. A usability test of the environment was conducted for increasing efficiency of environment, facilitating learning, increasing productivity and making the environment more user-friendly. As a result, an environment was designed where instructors can create the desired multimedia materials (videos, exercises, quizzes). Students can access these materials, discuss with each other and instructor (chat, discussion) and assess their learning outcomes (weekly homework, quizzes, games).

Blended learning for sustainable education: Moodle-based English for Specific Purposes teaching at Kryvyi Rih National University

“…Flexibility in learning enables learners to learn when they want (frequency, timing, duration), how they want (modes of learning), what they want (learning content) and where they prefer to learn. Besides, the "anytimeanywhere-anyhow" learning is characterized by loosening logical and didactic constraints [7]. The Moodle platform offers time and place flexibility as an essential advantage of the innovative teaching-learning toolkit as learning activities can be adjusted to meet learners' specific needs constrained by busy schedules, lack of time, psychological and other issues.…”