An Online Program Utilizing Moodle to Develop Student Teachers’ Competencies of Using Digital Platforms in the Light of Egypt’s Vision 2030

Abstract

This research aimed to developing an online program utilizing Moodle to develop student teachers’ competencies of using digital platforms in the light of Egypt’s Vision 2030. The researcher followed the experimental approach. The participants included 35 students from the Faculty of Education at Suez University. The proposed program was developed based on the ADDIE model and using Moodle as an online learning management system [LMS]. Moreover, A cognitive achievement test and observation checklist were developed to measure and collect data. The results showed a statistical difference between the students’ scores in the pre- and post-test of the achievement, in favor of the post-test. Furthermore, a difference between the students’ scores in the pre- and post-administration of the observation checklist, indicating a preference for the post-test. These findings indicate a clear impact of the proposed program in developing the performance and achievement related to the skills of using digital learning platforms for the student teachers. Based on these results, the researcher recommends applying the proposed program within teacher preparation programs.

Keywords

• online program
• web-based learning
• moodle
• digital learning platforms
• google classroom
• egypt vision 2030