Διαφοροποιημένη Διδασκαλία και εξ αποστάσεως υποστήριξη με τη χρήση του LAMS

Abstract

This article explores the application of Differentiated Instruction scenarios in Secondary Education. More particularly, it is being studied the exploitation of new services management learning activities of the National Greek School Network which is based on free open sourcre software. For this purpose a survey was conducted in five schools of Regional Unit of Pieria during the school year of 2014-2015. Ninety six (96) pupils and five (5) teachers participated. The research method was a combination of quantitative and qualitative method. They were designed and conducted sequences of learning activities for conducting pilot teaching with the support of Learning Activities Management System at the subject of Computer Science of the first class of High School. The results of this survey showed that LAMS increases students’ interest and has as a result the improvement of their performances. The LAMS in National Greek School Network, is adequate to support the implementation of innovations such as the Differentiated Instruction in teaching process and distance learning. In the cases of schools with old equipment and low speed internet connection, an upgrade is required in logistics and the speed of connecting schools to the internet. Differentiated Instruction with the use of such systems provides the possibility of remote supplementary supporting of the students after the end of the course. Therefore such innovative practices become feasible and on a larger scale in Greek Schools.