Η πλατφόρμα συνεργατικής μάθησης Moodle στη διδασκαλία/εκμάθηση ξένων γλωσσών: ποιες παιδαγωγικές εφαρμογές θα μπορούσαν να εξασφαλίσουν την ψυχολογική εμπλοκή της ομάδας-τάξης;

Abstract

The use of the Moodle collaborative platform in a blended or distance learning model with the implementation of new technologies, offers a wide range of applications, as well as holds a significant potential to positively contribute to the achievement of the strategic objectives in the teaching/learning of foreign languages. This paper initially presents an overview of the educational theories which are attended by the interfunctionality of the Μoodle software package and explores its positive contribution to the educational process. Moreover, after  reference is made to the use of the Μoodle platform in educational environments in Greece and abroad, results of research papers on foreign language teaching are presented, which focus on the implementation of collaborative teaching scenarios as a pedagogical application of  Moodle which is appropriate for the development of all foreign language learning strategies. Within the context of introducing online courses through the Moodle platform into the curriculum of foreign language instruction, the prospect of implementing the above teaching scenarios is suggested as a dynamic tool, which promotes the effective selfregulation of the learning process, but also the development of its social dimension through communication techniques, cooperation and positive interdependence of the members of the group-class. As a result, it is possible to achieve the psychological and emotional involvement of all participants, which ensures the reinforcement of their motivation, but also the maintenance of their commitment to high levels, aiming at fully developing their linguistic, social, communicative and transversal skills.