Is It Possible to Use Facebook instead of Moodle Learning Management Systems (LMS) to Support the Learning Process?

Author(s):  
Layla Rasheed Hasan
Author(s):  
Shaibou Abdoulai Haji

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>


Author(s):  
Y. B. Popova

The use of information technology and, in particular, learning management systems, increases the ability of both the teacher and the learner to achieve their goals in the educational process. Such systems provide educational content, help organize and monitor training, collect progress statistics, and can also take into account the individual characteristics of each user of the system. The purpose of this study is to determine the direction of development of modern learning systems and technologies for their implementation. The evolution of learning management systems, the transition to intelligent learning systems, the main stages of such systems were reviewed, the types of learning sequences were analyzed, the transformationinto adaptive learning systems was identified, and the scheme of the system and its mathematical model were presented. Expertise systems, the theory of fuzzy sets and fuzzy logic, cluster analysis, as well as genetic algorithms and artificial neural networks are defined as the mechanisms for implementing the learning systems. An artificial neural network in an adaptive learning system will allow you to create a unique training program that will build on existing knowledge and the level of perception of educational material by students. By formalizing the intellectual processes that both the teacher and the student carry out, it is possible to automate a certain part of the teacher’s functions, reduce the cost of manual labor, which will make it easier to monitor the learning process and also make the learning process more efficient.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-41
Author(s):  
Darya Rozhkova ◽  
Nadezhda Rozhkova

In recent years, the term E-learning has become widespread, meaning the process of learning in electronic form via the Internet or Intranet using learning management systems. We analyzed practical instruments that have been used in e-learning in Russia during the pandemic crisis of COVID-19 and students’ reaction. It is emphasized that the e-learning was obligatory for the introduction, which means that the professors and students mostly were not ready for such a decision. Both students and professors had to adapt to the new environment, find new ways of interaction and collaboration. Based on challenges, student’s attitude and perception of the e-learning process, we have shown findings of e-learning barrier factors (including personal perception and language skills). We have provided some practical ways to overcome barrier factors.


Author(s):  
Олександр Базелюк

The author reviews the peculiarities of digitalized learning process organisation in the hardware and software environment of learning management systems in the context of vocational education and training. The author notes the complexity of the transition to the Industry 4.0 and mentions the risks connected with the named process in the vocational education and training. In such conditions it is important to develop effective models of public and private partnership, to decentralize administration and financing and, above all, to assure the vocational education and training quality.At the same time the learning process taking place in such an environment becomes digitalized, which, on the one hand, gives it additional advantages (easy access to training data regardless of time and place, individualisation of students’ learning paths, broad multimedia resources, etc.) and, on the other hand, requires solving complex tasks in distance courses designing. The author focuses on the methodology of distance courses designing, so it is very important for vocational education and training institution to ensure the realisation of the following five main components: regulatory, financial, technical, personnel, teaching and methodological support. It is emphasised that distance course designing becomes the most important aspect of implementing the modern digitalized learning process. The structure of creative group in distance courses designing is grounded, which comprises: a specialist in the relevant vocational sphere, specialist in distance learning, technical specialist (system administrator or distance courses programmer) and digital content designer. 


Author(s):  
Mehregan Mahdavi ◽  
Mohammad H. Khoobkar

Learning Management Systems (LMS) enable effective design and delivery of learning materials. They are Web-based software applications used to plan, implement, and assess a specific learning process. LMSs allow learners to connect to and interact with the educational material through the Internet. They enable tools for authors (instructors) to design learning materials that include text, html, audio, video, etc. They also enable learner activity management in the learning process. Moreover, they provide tools for effective and efficient assessment of the learners. This chapter explores learning management systems and their key components that enable instructors organize and monitor learning activities of the learners. It also introduces the authoring features provided by such systems for preparing learning material. Moreover, it presents assessment methods and tools that enable evaluation of the learners in the learning process. Furthermore, existing challenges and issues in this field are explored.


2012 ◽  
pp. 1341-1351
Author(s):  
Mehregan Mahdavi ◽  
Mohammad H. Khoobkar

Learning Management Systems (LMS) enable effective design and delivery of learning materials. They are Web-based software applications used to plan, implement, and assess a specific learning process. LMSs allow learners to connect to and interact with the educational material through the Internet. They enable tools for authors (instructors) to design learning materials that include text, html, audio, video, etc. They also enable learner activity management in the learning process. Moreover, they provide tools for effective and efficient assessment of the learners. This chapter explores learning management systems and their key components that enable instructors organize and monitor learning activities of the learners. It also introduces the authoring features provided by such systems for preparing learning material. Moreover, it presents assessment methods and tools that enable evaluation of the learners in the learning process. Furthermore, existing challenges and issues in this field are explored.


Author(s):  
Celmar Guimarães da Silva

Learning Management Systems (LMS) may use Information Visualization techniques and concepts for presenting their large amounts of data, in order to ease the monitoring and analysis of students learning process problems. Nonetheless, the generally adopted approaches are based on presenting data obtained by predefined database queries only, which does not consider unforeseen situations derived from final user’s knowledge about e-learning domain. Therefore, the purpose of this work is to provide a resource for LMS users to define and execute queries related to these unforeseen situations. This resource is a prototype by which users may access a remote LMS database, create their own queries by selecting database attributes they want to analyze, and represent query results by means of automatically selected interactive graphical representations. User evaluations indicate that the approach is appropriate and points out possible enhancements.


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.


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