THE P2P DIGITAL LEARNING MODEL WITH LMS MOODLE

Abstract

This paper examines the organization of peer-to-peer (P2P) interaction in digital learning environments as a mechanism for improving the quality and effectiveness of education. The analysis demonstrates that implementation of an effective P2P model requires a systematic assessment of current forms of student-to-student collaboration, focus on facilitation, project-based and team-based learning, and alignment with the theoretical foundations of constructivism and connectivism. The study considers both synchronous and asynchronous modes of educational activity within P2P-oriented instructional design. On the basis of this analysis, a conceptual functional model of P2P digital learning has been developed, introducing a new role – the Mentor (senior student). The model clarifies the responsibilities of the Mentor, outlines modes of interaction with peers, and demonstrates how this role can be implemented within the LMS Moodle environment. The research proposes a new structure for digital course design, where learning components are added dynamically according to the educational context and the emerging needs of students. Methodologies were developed for implementing three functional P2P activities in LMS Moodle: virtual groups, online forums, and social learning networks. Object-oriented design principles and UML diagrams were applied to formalize the key subsystems, actors, and processes of the model. The formal description of the P2P model establishes a methodological basis for further research, including the automated selection of learning activities and the use of artificial intelligence to simulate or support the Mentor role. The findings highlight that the development of modern digital learning environments requires not only technological solutions but also a rethinking of organizational structures. Introducing the Mentor role enables a dynamic model in which course content evolves in response to learner interactions, thereby expanding opportunities for collaborative knowledge construction in digital education.