scholarly journals Factors influencing students’ satisfaction with continuous use of learning management systems during the COVID-19 pandemic: An empirical study

Author(s):  
Latifa Alzahrani ◽  
Kavita Panwar Seth

AbstractCOVID-19 has impacted educational processes in most countries: some educational institutions have closed, while others, particularly in higher education, have converted to online learning systems, due to the advantages offered by information technologies. This study analyzes the critical factors influencing students’ satisfaction with their continuing use of online learning management systems in higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the integration of social cognitive theory, expectation confirmation theory, and DeLone and McLean’s IS success model, a survey was conducted of 181 UK students who engaged with learning management systems. It was found that, during the pandemic, service quality did not influence students’ satisfaction, although both information quality and self-efficacy had significant impacts on satisfaction. In addition, the results revealed that neither self-efficacy nor satisfaction impacted personal outcome expectations, although prior experience and social influence did. The findings have practical implications for education developers, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to develop effective strategies for and improve the use of learning management systems during the pandemic.

Author(s):  
Maan Ali Alkhateeb ◽  
Rania Ahmad Abdalla

Higher education institutions are increasingly adopting leaning management systems (LMS) as a complementary tool in improving learning systems. The purpose of this study is explore the factors influencing students' satisfaction in Palestine Technical University-Khadoury (PTUK) in Palestine toward using the learning management system (Moodle). Six potential factors were used including perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, information quality, system quality, service quality, and computer self-efficacy. Surveying strategy was used to collect the required data; 372 questionnaires were analyzed using simple and multiple regression. The findings revealed that all the examined predictors had significant influence on students' satisfaction toward using LMS. These findings enrich the previous literature with input towards adopting learning management systems in higher education institutions. The authors recommended that the LMS at PTUK should be integrated with social media platforms, and designed in a way that allow it to work fully and properly on mobile phones.


2022 ◽  
pp. 566-586
Author(s):  
Ufuk Tugtekin

The rapid and relatively compulsory integration of learning management systems (LMS) in educational settings has triggered the everchanging needs once again to assess the potential negative outcomes of online learning environments amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This study presents the rationale for developing an instrument for doing such an assessment, and the research demonstrates evidence of reliability and validity qualifications in assessing the fatigue resulting from the excessive online learning experience in higher education. The instrument consists of 28 items and seven factors. The data were collected via learning management systems from a sample of 884 online learning experienced students in higher education. Results of factor analyses revealed that the scale demonstrated no indication of deficiency in reliability or validity when evaluating the fatigue levels resulting from the excessive online learning experience. Consequently, the scale could be used to assess and improve the fatigue levels of individuals who experienced excessive online learning in higher education.


Author(s):  
Ezgi Pelin YILDIZ ◽  

With the emergence of smart phone applications and the continuous widespread use of the internet, Learning Management Systems have been used as educational online learning environment. Learning management systems have gained an important position worldwide as an e-learning system in different education institutions with the Covid-19 pandemic since 2020. These educational institutions include higher education. In this process, higher education institutions in continue to frequently use learning management systems such as Moodle, Blackboard, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Adobe Connect, Canvas, Advancity. In this context, it is important to evaluate these learning management systems, which are used with the transition to distance education during the pandemic process, in terms of different criteria. This context, in this study it is aimed to evaluate the Microsoft Teams app used within the scope of distance education by students in terms of different criteria. The study is an example of a case study within the scope of qualitative research. The study group of the research consists of 15 students studying at Vocational School of Technical Sciences in university. The opinions of the students about the app were taken through the interview form prepared by the researcher. As a result, when the opinions of the students are evaluated in general, they found the app effective in terms of student-student, student-teacher two-way interaction and also it has been demonstrated that they have problems with some technical issues


2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emtinan Alqurashi

The purpose of this paper was to examine the relationship between self-efficacy and online learning environments. Self-efficacy refers to “beliefs in one’s capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to produce given attainments” (Bandura, 1997, p. 3). This paper reviews studies on self-efficacy in online learning environments from 1997 to 2015. Three main categories were discussed: computer self-efficacy, Internet and information-seeking self-efficacy and LMS (Learning Management Systems) self-efficacy. Possible areas of research on self-efficacy in online learning environments were suggested. 


10.31355/42 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 065-077
Author(s):  
Agyei Fosu

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.


Author(s):  
Wu Bing ◽  
Teoh Ai Ping ◽  
Ye Chun Ming

Following the rapid development of open distance education and the enrichment of online resources and Learning Management Systems in Asia, the quality of interactions amongst learners and online content, teacher and peers has become one of the imperative factors in determining the efficacy of web-based teaching-learning. Online learning is distinctive as compared to face-to-face interaction in terms of how the course material is presented, the nature of interactions, and overall learning experience. This case study explores the understanding, expectation and experience of learners from China and Malaysia based on vital aspects of learning in the web-based environment such as the concept of teaching and learning, the role of the teacher, communication patterns in the virtual classroom, relationships with the teacher and the classmates, and attitudes towards learning achievement. These are reflected in the learning patterns and behavior of online learners as observed in their interaction with the web-based content and participation in the online forum discussions within the online Learning Management Systems. In addition, this case highlights the influence of national culture towards learners’ interaction as displayed in their online learning activities.


Author(s):  
Betul Özkan Czerkawski ◽  
Dawn Panagiota Gonzales

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.


2012 ◽  
pp. 1249-1264
Author(s):  
Demetrios G. Sampson ◽  
Panagiotis Zervas

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.


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