Abstract
[RESUMO]: Os autores criaram e vêm desenvolvendo um curso para aprendizagem da utilização do Moodle, software online e livre de gestão da aprendizagem e de trabalho colaborativo. Face ao crescimento da utilização do Moodle em Portugal e ao interesse suscitado entre professores e formadores, considerou-se que o cenário era favorável à oferta de um curso breve (cerca de 2 semanas, 21 horas de trabalho dos formandos) que recorresse ao Moodle num modelo de ensino a distância. A interacção, disponibilização de recursos e realização de actividades ocorreram quer de forma assíncrona, usando o Moodle, quer de forma síncrona, com comunicação por voz ou mensagens escritas utilizando o software VoIP Skype. O feedback dado pelos participantes que terminaram o curso sugere que as opções tomadas a nível do modelo de curso breve, estrutura do curso, recursos de aprendizagem e tipo de actividades apresentados, e ainda um elemento de intensa tutoria síncrona, criaram um clima positivo entre tutores e formandos, favorecendo o ambiente informal de aprendizagem e motivando formandos e tutores. Aspectos como avaliação, alguns dos recursos, carga horária sobre tutores e formandos, facilitação da interacção e apoio na concretização do produto final do curso podem ser melhorados, aumentando a eficiência e as aprendizagens no curso. Futuras edições terão estes elementos em conta, incorporarando a experiência dos autores e o feedback dos formandos.
[ABSTRACT]: The authors developed and keep on imp.roving a training course about the use of Moodle, an online learning management system and collaborative work environment. Due to the growth in the use of this tool in Portugal and of the interest of teachers and trainers, the scenario was considered as adequate to the offer of a short course (2 weeks, 21 hours of work) that used Moodle in a distance education model. The interaction, resources made available and activities that characterized the course occured in both a asynchronous and synchronous way, using Moodle for the first and the VoIP Skype software for the second.The feedback given by the course participants that concluded the course suggests that the options taken on the course duration, its structure, resources and activities, associated with a model of synchronous tutor support, created a positive climate among tutors and trainees, favoring an informal learning environment and motivating both. However, aspects such as assessment, some of the resources, time required, promotion of interactions and support in the main course task should be taken in account, improving the efficiency and the learning that takes place in the course. Future editions will have these in consideration, incorporating the experience of the authors and the feedback of the participants.
[ABSTRACT]: The authors developed and keep on imp.roving a training course about the use of Moodle, an online learning management system and collaborative work environment. Due to the growth in the use of this tool in Portugal and of the interest of teachers and trainers, the scenario was considered as adequate to the offer of a short course (2 weeks, 21 hours of work) that used Moodle in a distance education model. The interaction, resources made available and activities that characterized the course occured in both a asynchronous and synchronous way, using Moodle for the first and the VoIP Skype software for the second.The feedback given by the course participants that concluded the course suggests that the options taken on the course duration, its structure, resources and activities, associated with a model of synchronous tutor support, created a positive climate among tutors and trainees, favoring an informal learning environment and motivating both. However, aspects such as assessment, some of the resources, time required, promotion of interactions and support in the main course task should be taken in account, improving the efficiency and the learning that takes place in the course. Future editions will have these in consideration, incorporating the experience of the authors and the feedback of the participants.
Original language | Portuguese |
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Title of host publication | CaldasMoodle'08: Comunidades de Aprendizagem Moodle (Associação Portuguesa de Telemática Educativa). Actas |
Publisher | Associação Portuguesa de Telemática Educativa |
Pages | 163-173 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-989-95925-0-6 |
Publication status | Published - 13 Sept 2008 |
Event | CaldasMoodle'08: Comunidades de Aprendizagem Moodle: II Encontro Nacional - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia da Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Caldas da Rainha, Portugal Duration: 12 Sept 2008 → 13 Sept 2008 |
Conference
Conference | CaldasMoodle'08: Comunidades de Aprendizagem Moodle: II Encontro Nacional |
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Country/Territory | Portugal |
City | Caldas da Rainha |
Period | 12/09/08 → 13/09/08 |
Keywords
- Moodle
- EAD
- Ensino
- Distância
- E-Learning
- Formação
- Professores
- Tutoria