Perspectives for new framework of teaching – learning foreign language with moodle
Perspectives for new framework of teaching – learning foreign language with moodle

Summary/Abstract: Rapid advances in technology and computer aided teaching have offered new opportunities and opened new horizons for teaching and learning. In 2012 the distance learning programmer of Fundamentals of Business English for extramural students was launched at Aleksandras Stulginskis University. Moodle-based e-Learning environment, an innovative way of teaching/learning in a tertiary education system enforced the application of new tools, new methodologies, approaches and framework to promote active foreign language teaching and learning. However, a technology itself does not promote learning or teaching; its effectiveness depends on the teachers’ and learners’ active participation and involvement. Implementing innovative tools of teaching/learning has called for a very close communication between the teacher and learner. Accordingly, the research on student feedback based upon the questionnaire has been undertaken to investigate the students approach to the Moodle-based e-learning and the impact technology has on the student attitudes towards learning foreign language through the computer.The article focuses on practical approach for the improvement of foreign language course design, outlines the advantages and disadvantages of Moodle assignments, activities and resources.

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