The usage of LMS MOODLE in the process of teaching foreign languages in non-linguistic higher educational institutions

Abstract

The technology has been advancing rapidly recently and it has become necessary to use technology in the education sector. Because of this it has become necessary to re-organize the education sector. The system of teaching foreign languages is constantly changing, modern life is very dynamic and dictates the same high and at the same time effective pace of learning, so the use of information and communication technologies in teaching a foreign language is a very important issue of modern education. The number of hours for the study of a foreign language is insufficient for successful mastering. The needs of both students and teachers are also changing. Teachers need to prepare their lecture notes in the most effective way and in the shortest time. For the students the requirement has been to remove the time and space concept and encourage them for self-study. The educational institutions on the other hand are seeking to provide the maximum level of education with minimum level of investment. The article covers the issues of learning a foreign language in a non-linguistic higher education institution. Currently, one of the effective tools for the organization of independent work of students in a foreign language is the use of LMS Moodle. Learning becomes personally oriented due to the variability and flexibility of learning the course material on the basis of individual pace. In addition, LMS Moodle allows for continuous qualitative control of the mastering of the material. Distance education is becoming more and more in demand in higher educational institutions all over the world. The article considers the use of the Moodle platform as a virtual learning environment (VLE) for teaching and learning English. It shows the importance of using the author’s distant Moodle-based student courses to increase the efficiency of control in teaching students a foreign language in a non linguistic higher education institution. Its main advantages are open and free access, user friendliness, a lot of of activities that increase students’ motivation and interest. The article pays much attention to peculiarities of using the platform as well as offers several solutions for reported issues.