Moodle: An Effective Tool for Creating a Blended Learning Environment in a Nursing Context

Abstract

Education at tertiary level is constantly changing and evolving as it incorporates newer methodologies and technologies, and more and more colleges and universities are adopting a blended approach to instruction and learning in response to this. The continuous advances and improvements in technology in addition to the increasing competence and confidence of students in using the new technologies makes the transition to a blended learning environment less challenging than in the past. However, as technology improves, the range of options available to select from increases. As online learning has gone more mainstream, it is important to choose an educational Learning Management System (LMS) tailored to an institution's mission and educational goals. This paper will look at one LMS Moodle, and the benefits of adopting it as the primary vehicle for delivering content online, in support of the traditional classroom-based learning, in a nursing university setting.