Abstract
The article deals with the application of the Moodle system for teaching the subject of foreign languages (English language) at the distance learning department of Petroleum engineering at Samara State Technical University (Russia). The paper provides an outline of the course structure, tools for practical classes, independent work and the forms of assessment procedure. The course content is presented and divided into modules in a logical way according to the main education programme. The tool chosen for instruction for practical classes has been the Page tool. Tasks for independent work are provided via the Assignment tool. The efficiency of the course has been analyzed according to the data provided by the system: students` online activity in the course, fulfilled assignments and assessment reports based on the quiz results. The research has proved that the tools chosen for the course to be relevant to the subject. Analysis has shown that the learning materials and files with exercises are easily accessible. Moodle system has been considered to be appropriate for distance learning of students with a low level of language proficiency.
Highlights
The technologies for distance learning have been gaining more importance than ever before
Application of LMS Moodle forms the informationeducation environment that compensates for lack of personal communication between a teacher and a student in distance learning and supplements full-time form of education with the technologies used in online courses development [10]
The paper analyzed the efficiency of the online course in the Moodle system for teaching the foreign language at the distance learning department
Summary
The technologies for distance learning have been gaining more importance than ever before. The quick development of information technologies nowadays has added to the increase in various forms and tools for learning, e.g. online courses, video conferencing, etc. It is getting more and more difficult to deal with information pressure being online, so the main task for students as well as for teachers is to orientate themselves in the great amounts of information that quickly becomes outdated and irrelevant and is constantly updating. Students must learn how to search for and analyze the necessary sources of information. These skills are important for future specialists and their professional development
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