Factors affecting the usage of learning management systems in higher education

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pongrapee Kaewsaiha ◽  
Sumalee Chanchalor
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Learning Management

Readiness of Universities for 21st Century Digital Economies: Case of Selected Lecturers from Universities in Buffalo City Metropolitan in Eastern Cape Province South Africa

10.31355/42 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 065-077
Author(s):  
Agyei Fosu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Learning Management

NOTE: THIS ARTICLE WAS PUBLISHED WITH THE INFORMING SCIENCE INSTITUTE. Aim/Purpose...................................................................................................................................................................................................... The purpose of this study is to expand the knowledge base on factors likely to impede implementation and adoption of web-based learning management systems to blend with traditional methods of lecturing in universities to cater for the next generation of learners in Africa and Eastern Cape Province South Africa in particular. Background........................................................................................................................................................................................................ The shift from the industrial economies to 21st century digital and knowledge-based economies, fueled by rapid Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) such as Internet, YouTube, Chartrooms, Skype, Social media networks and its introduction to the educational system not only resulted in a new teaching approach globally but also paved way to usher in new generation of learners (anytime, anywhere learners) in the higher education system. Despite the fact that universities and other institutions of higher education in developed countries and some Africa countries have since recognized that the 21st century global digital and knowledge-based economies evolution has ushered in the next generation of learners, and as a result have taken the necessary steps to blend the traditional method of lecturing in higher education with web-based learning management systems in order to accommodate these learners. However, in Africa not much research have been done on the readiness of higher education institutions in terms of blending web-based learning management systems with the traditional method of lecturing to cater for the next generation of learners. Methodology....................................................................................................................................................................................................... Quantitative and two non-probability sampling methods, namely, quota and purposive sampling was used to investigate the technological skills of selected lecturers from universities within Buffalo City Metropolitan as one of the core component to check the readiness of their faculty for the next generation of learners. Contribution........................................................................................................................................................................................................ This research will add to the growing knowledge about the blending of web-based learning management with the traditional style of lecturing in higher education in the 21st century digital economies. Findings.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. The results indicated that the participating lecturers need to be trained and sup-ported in the skills of using of the ICTs and computer programs applicable to enhance web-based learning in teaching and learning environment in higher education in order to cater for the next generation of learners associated with the 21st century digital economies. Recommendations for Practitioners................................................................................................................................................................. Much as there is a need for increased in investment in infrastructure within higher education institutions to support teaching and learning, continuous sup-port and training for academics to be technologically literate and also be abreast on rapidly evolving field of ICTs is paramount as it can expedite the teaching and learning process in higher education. Recommendation for Researchers................................................................................................................................................................... There is the need to explore in depth the other two components suggested by Mishra and Koehler (2007) which can serve as barriers for successfully integration of technology into teaching and learning by locus of knowledge. Impact on Society............................................................................................................................................................................................... The research will assist stakeholders, policy makers and agencies tasked with transforming institutions of higher learning to identify the barriers likely to hinder transformation efforts and address them accordingly. Future Research................................................................................................................................................................................................. Conducting research on technological skills of students are critical in this context.

Major Trends, Issues, and Challenges with Learning Management Systems

2014 ◽  
pp. 318-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Betul Özkan Czerkawski ◽  
Dawn Panagiota Gonzales
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Instruction ◽  
Management System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Profound Impact ◽  
Blended Courses ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Management

A Learning Management System (LMS) offers a set of tools for e-learning delivery and management. For institutions offering online or blended courses, an LMS has a profound impact on teaching and learning because it is the main technology used in higher education e-learning courses. This chapter discusses major trends, issues, and challenges with the LMS in the context of online instruction for higher education. The chapter ends with a discussion of new trends with LMSs.

Mobile Learning Management Systems in Higher Education

2012 ◽  
pp. 1249-1264
Author(s):  
Demetrios G. Sampson ◽  
Panagiotis Zervas
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Educational Services ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Educational Organizations ◽  
Mobile Web ◽  
Educational Institute ◽  
Learning Management

Learning Management Systems (LMS) are widely used in Higher Education offering important benefits to students, tutors, administrators and the educational organizations. On the other hand, the widespread ownership of mobile devices has lead to educational initiatives that investigate their potential as the means to change the way that students interact with their tutors, their classmates, the learning material, the administration services and the environment of their educational institute. This mainly aims to support the continuation of these interactions not only outside the classroom, but also beyond desktop restrictions, towards to a truly constant and instant access from anywhere. As a result, the development of mobile LMS (mLMS) is important for the deployment of feasible mobile-supported educational services in Higher Education. In this book chapter, we address the issue of designing mLMS for Higher Education by studying and applying the W3C Mobile Web Best Practices 1.0 to a widely used existing LMS, namely, the Moodle.

scholarly journals Utilization of Learning Management Systems (LMSs) in higher education system: A case review for Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 160 ◽  
pp. 731-737 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz Aldiab ◽  
Harun Chowdhury ◽  
Alex Kootsookos ◽  
Firoz Alam ◽  
Hamed Allhibi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Education System ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Case Review ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
System A ◽  
Learning Management

scholarly journals EXPLORING THE FREQUENT USE OF THE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (LMS) FEATURES AND LEARNERS’ INTERACTIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION / EXPLORER L'UTILISATION FRÉQUENTE DES FONCTIONNALITÉS DES SYSTÈMES DE GESTION DE L'APPRENTISSAGE (LMS) ET DES INTERACTIONS AVEC LES APPRENANTS DANS L'ENSEIGNEMENT SUPÉRIEUR

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaibou Abdoulai Haji
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Frequent Use ◽  
Collecte De Données ◽  
Learning Management

The purpose of this study is to explore how the frequent use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) features improve learners’ interactions. In this structural equation, modelling was applied to examine how the regular use of LMS features improve learners’ interactions. The study was a survey that made use of the questionnaire for data collection. A total of 362 students responded to the questionnaires used in the study. The results indicated that the frequent use of LMS features help learners to interact with content as well as the instructor but not with their peers during the learning process. It is hoped that the outcomes of this study can be used in shaping Innovative practices in Higher Education and beyond. Le but de cette étude est d’explorer comment l’utilisation fréquente des systèmes de gestion de l’apprentissage (SGA) améliore les interactions des apprenants. Dans cette équation structurelle, une modélisation a été appliquée pour examiner comment l’utilisation régulière des SGA améliore les interactions des apprenants. L'étude a porté une enquête à l’aide du questionnaire pour la collecte de données. Au total, 362 étudiants ont répondu été interrogés. Les résultats indiquent que l'utilisation régulière des SGA aide les apprenants à interagir avec le contenu ainsi qu'avec l'enseignant, mais pas avec leurs pairs pendant le processus d'apprentissage. L’on espère que les résultats de cette recherche pourront être utilisés pour améliorer des pratiques innovantes d’enseignement dans l'enseignement supérieur et au-delà. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0720/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Jordan Learning Analytics Management Systems Innovation (Jordanian Universities)

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdeleh Bassam Al Amoush ◽  
Kamaljeet Sandhu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Daily Activity ◽  
Management System ◽  
Learning Analytics ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
System Model ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Learning Management

Learning management systems (LMS's) are a necessary tool and well suited as earning tools and activities in higher education. However, each institute has a different LMS tool that allows to users (management, instructors and students) to use it for a daily activity. This article investigates the main factors for the acceptance of LMS at Jordanian universities. Is also presents a new LMS model for Jordanian context called Learning Management System Model (JLMS). This approach is used to identify important factors that could or do affect the acceptance of using an LMS at Jordanian universities.

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