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through the cycles and stages approach exemplifies such notion, and therefore easily followed by the students.
Yes, I access almost every day because I access internet all the time and I also access MOODLE at the same time. AL-DRIV-ON A33
I think its more comforting because I like to learn or research materials online. Besides, I think Im quiet addicted to internet so learning using
internet is something that I do every day but nowadays I dont have to look far either for searching materials or doing some practice because
everything is on the website. AL-BEL-A37 I mean not like four hours straight. But I come online whenever I need to
open email, or facebook account, and whenever i need to do some research, and also to do homework or assignments in writing 3 class. So
maybe two to three hours but not consecutively. Oh and most of the time when Im online I always check on the website just in case, since it doesnt
take a lot of effort and time to do that. AL-DRIV-ON A34
The presence of MOODLE in this teaching approach provides better opportunity for students to learn more and there is a drive within them to learn using
MOODLE since it conforms their styles creating assurance towards learners belief about learning itself.
4.2.3 Appreciating MOODLE
I am going to elaborate perhaps the most important themes of all and that is being appreciative towards blended approach. MOODLE has many features that
can accommodate students needs and even consolidate to their needs. Alina indicate that MOODLE eliminate the constraints of time, making it convenient for
students to learn whenever they wish to. Student may use different electronic device such as mobile phones or tablet to access the internet and most of the time
it could hinder their learning but when put into good use it can be very helpful.
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if you are careful in researching and know what you are looking for then it will not become a problem, unlike in MOODLE when the content of the
website is designed by the lecturer himself. ..Google it or MOODLE it. Well, I think its very easy to access it and
since it is with internet we can access it pretty much every where either from laptops, computers or mobile phones, as long as those gadget has
internet connections. AL-APP-MO-A38 Experiencing blended approach is nothing new to Alina, but in terms of
content wise its her first time. Apparently she is quiet appreciative towards the approach and would not mind if all of her courses in SDU integrate such
technology. I think that it is quiet noticeable especially how the materials are
organized, displayed and given to the students, I dont know if the picture in the websites has any relevance to the materials but i get the feeling
when the materials is surrounded by things that interest us then it arouses our interest and makes us more focus. Another things is that the
submission of the assignment or homework can be done anywhere, AL- APP-MO-A39
This suggest that there is a conscious process in noticing learning model
and based on her statements that she is keen on learning in such environment and more importantly in line with Schmidt concerning conscious apprehension with
object of desire that it is a progressive process of acquiring knowledge of the object of desire and showing appreciation Schmidt 1990. In terms of classroom
anxiety, she notices blended approach is potential in reducing classroom anxiety, given the circumstances that it is done in distance separating between peers.
Theres the feeling of nervous when joining a discussion maybe because we dont know what to say...I think we also have one meeting for video
conferencing right? Well I think it has a big impact reducing the feeling of nervous. AL-APP-MO-A42
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Alina also highlighted the importance of convenience in terms of submitting and retrieving works. MOODLE with full integrations of internet allows her to submit
and retrieve her work without putting some effort for commuting to campus. Most of the time I use internet for my study purposes, I think I use internet
more than printed books in the library because its easier to search and also I can do it anywhere and anytime. I can even do it in my mobile
phones AL-APP-MO A39
Similarly to other students Alina also spend a lot of time online, she also work online for her study. Since MOODLE is easy to access and a mandatory class
system, Alina would visit the website everyday for gaining insights or working on her obligations. This suggests that Alina has a vivid knowledge of the object or
stimulus and has the capacity to automate his or her activity as if it were a part of the habit Schmidt: 1990.
Whenever Alina visits the website she always leave comments on the shout box as a testimony how satisfied she is with the availability of MOODLE
and she would motivate others to spend more time visiting MOODLE rather than visiting other websites due to its similarity and yet more comprehensive in
providing references. The website is fantastic a device for helping me study writing, I hope that
it continues to grow because I really enjoy using it and it makes my life so much easier.. Thank God for the website AL-APP-MO A37
I would see this as a sign of appreciation of the availability of MOODLE
since most students are quiet affectionate towards searching online resource and online study. The comfort of internet based study would drive students better at
learning writing.
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MOODLE s layout is not only appealing to students sense of sight but also intrigue their artistic curiosity. The question on to personalize MOODLE to
suit students taste always appear as one of the favourites. As a direct result of becoming more aware technologically, students nowadays have become more
artistic, thus the thought of personalizing web page and sometimes content always appear in their mind. In her interview, Alina admits that she personalized her
MOODLE layout since she is not keen on visiting a bright colored websites, in order to satisfy her needs she customized the color of the layout into a darker
color. I think that is visually exciting but I dont like the major theme color of the
layout, but if you click the icon that shows splashes of color then you can customize it according to your taste. I prefer dark background color rather
than... AL-BEL-B33 Fortunately enough MOODLE provide such service to its users, both the
administrator and students alike. At first I see this as a sign of students being squeamish in terms of layout display, but after a series of contemplation I realized
that the students are only being critical to support their learning needs, that they are actually being appreciative towards MOODLE.
4.2.4 Accommodating Learning styles
