1. Sofia University EFL, Irish Studies, Literary Translation, Academic Writing

2. Sofia University

3. Plamen Gaptov Studies: SU, Warwick University, SU, Tulane, USC Passions : Travel, Sports, Flamenco

4. Aims of ICT SU Project 20 distance learning courses Moodle Online Platform

7.  A database for resources, assignments, and tests  Structured materials and easy layout  Limited access thru password: own space  Evolving course content  Individual and Group Work

8. Structure of MOODLE

9. Main Modules  Assignment Module  Chat Module  Forum Module  Journal Module  Quiz Module  Resource Module  Survey Module  Workshop Module

12. Main Strengths 2 Facilitates the Creation of a Variety of Virtual Participation Roles:  Commentary on textual and visual material in chat  Providing definitions of concepts and supporting them with arguments and specific examples in wiki format  Writing an academic essay, submitting it in Moodle  Peer review of academic essays in Moodle  Doing a ppt on a topic including research and commentary  Co-writing a virtual poem

13. Direct & ongoing link between students and teachers Synchronous & Asynchronous