ERIC Number: EJ961595
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
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E-Learning and Joomla
Merino, S.; Martinez, J.; Gutierrez, G.; Galan, J. L.; Rodriguez, P.; Munoz, M. L.; Gonzalez, J. M.; Cordero, P.; Padilla, Y.; Mora, A.; Merida, E.; Rodriguez, F.
International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education, v18 n3 p143-148 2011
For many years, university teaching was based mainly on lectures, but critics point out that lecturing is mainly a one-way method of communication that does not involve significant audience participation. Nowadays e-learning has become a distance learning paradigm using information technology as the Internet, intranets, emails and multimedia productions. It is well-known that e-learning presents big advantages compared to classical distance teaching, since it also allows both teachers and students to interact with on-line resources apart from having flexibility of timetable. The present work has been developed by a group of university teachers, during the last eight years, involving 6.000 students. Among the many results, we point out the development of an e-learning environment, with public and private zones (Joomla and Moodle) within the content management. For this purpose a tool (HECACEJ) was created to standardise all the different subjects. Finally, it has been projected a database for collaborative work that allows the creation and classification of online contents. (Contains 8 figures.)
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Distance Education, Audience Participation, Information Technology, Internet, Universities, Lecture Method, Models, Undergraduate Students, Computer Mediated Communication, Educational Environment, Educational Resources
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Education Level: Higher Education
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