MoodleE-learning in English as a Foreign Language Programs (EFLP) at English Language Centres (ELCs) in Colleges of Technology in e-Oman

Abstract

Abstract

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become integral part of every aspect of modern life. ICT has penetrated into the field of Science, Politics, Economics, Humanities, Education and so on. One cannot do away with ICT and its tools in his/her field of choice. So also is its relevance to EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teaching and learning. Moodle e-learning is one of the ICT driven interactive Learning Management Systems (LMS) that is being used widely across Colleges and Universities in creating academic courses and delivering them to learners in general. Moodle e-learning specifically is installed and used in all colleges of Technology in Oman. It’s applicability to EFL lesson delivery along with the traditional face-to-face lesson is being tried these days. The researcher therefore attempts to shed some light on the concept and possibilities of Moodle eLearning in terms of ICT based EFL/ESL teaching and learning practices in Oman as the selected field of his study. Relevant literature review and the researcher’s own exposure to the Moodle eLearning system in Oman have contributed to the content of this paper.