An Analysis of Students Preferred Mode of Communication on a Pre-Degree Language Course Moodle Page at the University of the South Pacific
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https://doi.org/10.54536/jtel.v1i3.2147Keywords:
Communication, Elearning, Interaction, LMS, MoodleAbstract
This study explored the modes of communication Blended and Print mode students preferred to communicate with the instructor and other students in a compulsory pre-degree English course. The modes of communication for the LLFXX students on their course (LLFXX) Moodle page were via BBB, Chat, Class News, Discussion Forum, Email, and Zoom. 80 Blended and 29 Print mode students from the main campus of the university were investigated for this study. These students filled in a questionnaire outlining their preference for the mode of communication between them, their instructors, and the other students on the LLFXX Moodle page. Spearmen’s Rank Correlation Coefficient Test in SPSS was employed to look for any correlation between the student’s age and gender and their choice of mode of communication on the LLFXX Moodle page. It was found that there is no correlation between students’ age and gender and their preferred mode of communication with the instructor or other students on the LLFXX Moodle page. Future research could involve students from the regional campuses.
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