Utilização da plataforma Moodle como ferramenta de apoio à aprendizagem na Escola Básica e Secundária da Calheta

Abstract

In a context where recognition and investment in various fields involving new technologies in education is felt, we decided to conduct this research with the knowledge that there is insufficient existing practices in schools with regard to the use of support platforms in learning and teaching practices, especially in the school studied in this research. In particular, we intend to study the use of the Moodle platform and its contribution to an understanding of current realities and practices in this area and to identify procedures that will make teachers aware of the great potential that this feature offers to support learning. Thus, we propose to conduct this research project to study this platform as a support tool to learning in Calheta Primary and Secondary School. To implement this research, we chose to do a case study aided by an empirical research model, based on a mixed methodology, that is, on a quantitative and qualitative dimension. Data were collected from an interview with the Moodle administrator and three online questionnaires. Two questionnaires were applied to teachers in the school under observation and another to students from three classes. On analyzing the data we can conclude that the use of the platform as a tool to support learning in this school is still very scarce. It is used mainly in training activities and information search. On the whole, it is very little explored and used in the classroom. There is very little collaboration with its use and it is mainly used as a content repository. However, and in general, the teachers are of the opinion that it is a quality tool, simple to work with and well worth the effort.

Date of Award	18 Mar 2015
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	José Reis Lagarto (Supervisor)