Budowanie zaangażowania – czyli o wykorzystaniu platformy Moodle w kształtowaniu kompetencji społecznych studentów
Building commitment - using Moodle in developing social skills of students
Author(s): Katarzyna KlimkiewiczSubject(s): Social Sciences, Education
Published by: Szkoła Główna Handlowa w Warszawie, Fundacja Promocji i Akredytacji Kierunków Ekonomicznych
Keywords: Moodle; social skills; higher education; Y generation; teamwork
Summary/Abstract: Developing of social skills is a challenge for higher education. It becomes even more important in case of teaching represents of Y generation, who find it easier to comment on internet forum than in the classroom. Modern technologies become more and more important in higher education what encourage us to ask a question if it is possible to use them for developing student's interpersonal skills. The purpose of this article is to present examples of how e-technology may support such development. Presented experience of using e-learning platform Moodle shows that it may support communication between students and teacher. It may also provide basis for interpersonal skills development as teamwork, presenting skills, communication and influence, decision making, creative and critical thinking, as well as analysis and evaluation of own and other's work. Discussed tools enable course monitoring and information exchange what provides a space for a reflection on teamwork and mutual influence of team members. Using e-learning platform Moodle as a support for traditional courses brings us closer to the real requirements and conditions of the labor market, what reflects the newest trends in higher education.
Journal: e-mentor
- Issue Year: 64/2016
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 4-12
- Page Count: 9
- Language: Polish