Twelfth International Conference on e-Learning & Innovative Pedagogies

Abstract

This study looked at the use of e-learning platforms in teaching the English language during extracurricular educational opportunities in Tunisia. Its aim was to investigate the extent to which learners’ English language skills are evolving during online learning environment sessions (E-learning platform sessions in the Houses Of Culture). The evaluation results will help the researcher confirm the possibility of using ELPs (LMSs) in the Tunisian governmental schools and faculties. “Moderate-participant observation” (MPO) and “assessment reports” are used as data collection tools. Moreover, participants are learners from different English levels (from primary school and from the faculties of Fine Arts and Medical Sciences). These learners were followed over 50 e-learning platform (MPO) sessions (during 3 months). The results show that learners’ are motivated to learn the English language using e-learning platforms as they include various teaching materials (i.e. Courses, live classes, YouTube videos, conferences, podcasts, related Android applications and games, synchronized social networks and forums). Moreover, their vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, grammar and writing levels evolve. In addition, LMSs allow users complete activities at their own pace. If they need to back up and repeat a segment of a course before moving on. It allows content to be available whenever and wherever it is needed. Besides, users can access courses from different countries. This learning technology can be used in governmental teaching programs (in primary and higher education schools) to communicate around the world, learn more about global current events and developing global education and research.