ENHANCING LEARNING AUTONOMY IN AN ESP CLASS BY USING LMS GOOGLE CLASSROOM

Abstract

Software management systems are very important technological resources that
support learning in higher educational institutions. It is very important to find the balance between
teaching, learning and management. At South East European University, different digital systems were
being implemented for over 10 years. Introducing Learner Management Systems (LMS) helps students
improve learning and it makes possible for the teachers to create and deliver course resources and
activities so that students can have an access to the course and participate in the online environment
using the computer at any time or place. This paper describes the implementation of online teaching
resources in two different English for Specific Purposes courses (Public Administration and
International Communication) by using the software management system - Google classroom. The
study was conducted with 38 students studying in an ESP course and the aim was to help students
develop critical thinking skills, use online resources for class debates, discuss in and outside the
classroom by using the (LMS)-Google classroom.