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In the current Information Age, technology is taking the lead in moving teaching and learning beyond that which was once viewed as typically didactic approach to knowledge acquisition. The outcome of this research paper have explored the importance of MOODLE learning platform and its contribution in promoting flexible teaching, and the need for supported action (through bespoke CPD) to assist teachers / tutors develop differentiated learning resources that has a dual purpose of improving flexibility in learning and assessment outcomes for students. There is also the need to foster collaborative working partnership between curriculum areas through management intervention in appointing dedicated ILT Champions to increase teacher confidence in developing interactive teaching and learning resources. In order to make MOODLE learning platform an effective medium for the enhancement of teaching and learning, it is recommended that management incorporate into the college strategic plan(s), a focused induction at the beginning of the academic year for students to familiarise themselves with relevant features of learning / interactive tools available on the platform.
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That is from home or with the use of a hand-held facility like tablets or even a mobile phone.
According to Jackson (2015), M-Learning is a common phenomenon used by researchers in the current Information Age, in which all aspects of people's lives is determined by access to portable devices of some sort [e.g., iPad, Smartphones, etc.].
Meta-analysis as used in this case refers to a method that uses statistical techniques to combine results from different studies and obtain a quantitative estimate of the overall effect of a particular intervention or variable on a defined outcome—i.e., it is a statistical process for pooling data from many clinical trials to glean a clear answer. Meta-analysis produces a stronger conclusion than can be provided by any individual study. In http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/meta-analysis (Accessed: 16/2/201).
FELTAG – this group was established in 2013 by the Secretary of State for Education
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Stakeholders as used in this situation incorporates students who are on the receiving end and professionals on the other hand as distributor of knowledge and finally, strategic leaders who makes decision.
CTK learning platform
Methodology in the context of this study is described as the process by which inquiry into the topic is pursued through a decision about different methods (Rajasekar et al. 2013).
Research is a way of enquiry that seeks to explore a topic or concept that is currently unknown to the researcher or needing further clarification using various approaches / methods of investigation.
Theme ONE on the teacher interview analysed table teacher interview. These include relevant information like course handbook, detailed breakdown of Scheme of work covering in most cases, the entire duration of the course delivery in the academic year, examination materials like Past Papers and Mark Scheme
OFSTED (2014). The New OFSTED Framework 2014.
This is a type of lesson observation, but done informally to ensure learning is taking place in lessons.
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To start with, I am very grateful to the ‘Education and Training Foundation (ETF)’ for the opportunity provided to me in the capacity as a ‘Research Fellow’. I am particularly grateful to management at Christ the King College (CTK) for allowing time remission (three residential stay at the University of Sunderland) to engage with fellow researchers, and to my colleagues at CTK and students, for their time spent in responding to questions and airing concerns about their usage of MOODLE technology. Last but not least, to the SUNCETT team at the University of Sunderland for their fantastic input throughout the process leading up to the annual RDF conference held in London on the 9th July 2015.
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A doctoral researcher at the Centre of West African Studies [researching Forest Policy, Livelihood and Governance] and an affiliate member of the Chartered Institute Forest. Also a teacher of ICT and an action researcher in the area of learning technology.
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Jackson, E.A. Impact of MOODLE platform on the pedagogy of students and staff: Cross-curricular comparison. Educ Inf Technol 22, 177–193 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-015-9438-9
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