USE OF THE MOODLE LEARNING PLATFORM BY STUYDENTS-VETERINARIANS STUDYING OPERATIVE SURGERY

Abstract

In today's world, there are hundreds of electronic educational systems that help teachers convey their knowledge to students and facilitate their learning. The most famous and popular e-learning platform is Moodle. It is an open-access program that allows anyone who wishes to take advantage of its educational opportunities to join. The number of visitors to Moodle has significantly increased in recent years, especially due to the transition of a large number of students to distance education. According to current data, Moodle is being used as a platform for various forms of distance learning. Its utilization at universities enhances students' interest in studying academic disciplines, improves their success and satisfaction with learning, and contributes to resolving issues of academic integrity, ethics, and safety. Research was conducted with a group of 40 students from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Technology in Livestock. Surveys, observations, and questionnaires were used to gather data on the use of the Moodle educational platform by students studying operative surgery. The research revealed that all students studying operative surgery utilize the Moodle educational platform. Regarding students' attitudes towards Moodle, data shows that 70% of students perceive the platform as a useful learning tool, while 30% view it merely as a means of earning points. The study of students' frequency of visits to the educational platform indicated that, even in the traditional form of education, 70% of students regularly use Moodle. Additionally, 30% of students only engage with Moodle towards the end of the semester. Furthermore, 80% of students visit Moodle after class to review the material, whereas 20% access the educational platform before class for preliminary familiarization with the topic. The research also found that, in addition to lectures, laboratory exercises, and tests, all students utilize videos and presentations available on the Moodle platform. However, 30% of students did not familiarize themselves with the course abstract and the work program of the discipline, 40% do not use the recommended sources, and only 10% utilize the glossary. It was established that all students prefer the traditional classroom format for lecture sessions, with the option to access lecture materials on the Moodle platform.