Assessing WebCT and Moodle for collaborative learning of ESP
- Lorenzo Modia, María Jesús (ed. lit.)
- Alonso Giráldez, José Miguel (ed. lit.)
- Amenedo Costa, Mónica (ed. lit.)
- Cabarcos-Traseira, María J. (ed. lit.)
- Lasa Álvarez, Begoña (ed. lit.)
Publisher: Servizo de Publicacións ; Universidade da Coruña
ISBN: 978-84-9749-278-2
Year of publication: 2008
Pages: 521-529
Congress: Asociación Española de Estudios Anglo-Norteamericanos. Congreso (31. 2007. A Coruña)
Type: Conference paper
Abstract
Two versions of Moodle and WebCT have been analyzed considering their collaborative language learning tools and the instructional design of two ESP subjects. The instructional design is based on constructivist pedagogy and peer collaboration, as well as five systems adapted from the emerging mobile learning paradigm: team memory, team communication, team awareness, team workplace and team assessment. The results of the analysis are not quite satisfactory as none of the two Virtual Learning Environments provide enough tools to design efficient and satisfactory ESP team-focussed activities.