Abstract:
Our research is related to e-learning and to action-research. In this respect, we were concerned with the existing problems related to the teaching/learning of the current classroom-based course of English at the University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB). The present research is thus aimed to explore the need for the design of an online course of English for science and technology, to be a complementary solution to the face-to-face course given the fact that the latter has shown limitations in the Algerian context and that new needs for change are necessary. This led us to carry out a needs analysis assessment. We obtained relevant information such as the students’ learning needs. We hence opted for an action research based on the use of the learning environment MOODLE, an eclectic approach, and evaluation criteria. We subsequently developed two courses, one related to biology and the other to computer science some units of which have been piloted on the university’s platform. They may be refined and used in business English.
