Using Moodle E-learning Platform to Foster Student Self-directed Learning: Experiences with Utilization of the Software in Undergraduate Nursing Courses in a Middle Eastern University

Fostering student interest in self-directed learning (SDL) requires appropriate skills and innovative strategies by the teacher. However, many teachers find motivating students for SDL a challenging expectation. This paper, based on literature and authors’ experience discusses how Moodle e-learning...

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Published in:Procedia, social and behavioral sciences social and behavioral sciences, 2013-10, Vol.93, p.677-683
Main Authors: Amandu, Gerald Matua, Muliira, Joshua Kanaabi, Fronda, Dennis Cayaban
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
innovative teaching
moodle
nursing
self-directed learning
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Summary:Fostering student interest in self-directed learning (SDL) requires appropriate skills and innovative strategies by the teacher. However, many teachers find motivating students for SDL a challenging expectation. This paper, based on literature and authors’ experience discusses how Moodle e-learning platform (MEP) has been used to successfully promote SDL among undergraduate nursing students at Sultan Qaboos University, College of Nursing, in Oman. We conclude that MEP enhances students’ pre-class preparation, post-class participation and overall motivation for learning and that it is a user-friendly and affordable innovative teaching strategy that can be used to motivate, promote and sustain student interest in SDL.
ISSN:1877-0428
1877-0428
DOI:10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.09.260