scholarly journals The Effects of Gender and Age on Students’ Use of a Learning Management System in Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
pp. 135-145
Author(s):  
Ahmed Alshehri ◽  
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Malcolm J. Rutter ◽  
Sally Smith
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
National Level ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Management

The success of an e-learning intervention relies, to a considerable extent, on the student’s acceptance of the system. Still, the challenge for educational institutions is to determine the factors that influence the user’s acceptance of a Learning Management System (LMS) particularly, the demographic variables of age and gender, which would allow for effective approaches to implementation. Therefore, this study aims to analyse the moderating effects of gender and age in the acceptance and use of an LMS. Furthermore, the study is located in a Saudi tertiary learning context where students have unique psychological and social characteristics and where LMS are being rolled out on a national level. To this end, the study utilised a UTAUT (Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology) model as a base model, with an additional six usability variables, to investigate empirically the variables that influence the students’ use of an LMS in Saudi higher education. By using a quantitative research approach and a sample size of 605 students, data were collected from students in five Saudi universities. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) in conjunction with multigroup analysis techniques were employed to assess the model. The findings revealed that both gender and age moderated a single association between the facilitating conditions and actual use where female and younger students exhibited higher perceptions of the association than did their counterparts. The research has several implications for decision-makers, administrators and designers of e-learning systems. In light of the study findings, the limitations and future research avenues were discussed.

Information Security Perspective of a Learning Management System

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-18
Author(s):  
Mohd Faiz Hilmi ◽  
Shahrier Pawanchik ◽  
Yanti Mustapha ◽  
Hafizi Muhamad Ali
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Security ◽  
Management System ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Learning System ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Management

The advancement of information technology has changed the education landscape. The process of teaching is no longer the same. Information technology has made e-learning possible and available on a large scale. The main component of an e-learning is a learning management system (LMS). LMS has been widely used and are accessible through the Internet. By connected and accessed to the Internet, LMS are exposed to various threats. Proper understanding of these threats combined with strategy and best practices countermeasures will ensure a safe learning environment. Therefore this study will look into the information security aspect of LMS. There are two main purpose of this study. First, this study provides a review of information security in e-learning environments and explains the important of information security. Confidentiality, integrity and availability are considered to be the primary pillars of information security. In addition to these pillars, the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium introduced a common body of knowledge (CBK) comprised of ten domains relating to specific information security topics. These domains are the foundation of security practices for those involved in information security. In this article, each of these is explained within an e-learning context. It is recommended that institutions employing e-learning adhere to these domains. By applying the principles and practices associated with each domain, e-learning institutions should be able to provide an e-learning system with high confidentiality, integrity and availability. The second purpose of this study is to understand student perception of an information security perspective of an e-learning management system. To achieve this purpose, a survey was conducted targeted at undergraduate students in a distance learning program. 497 students responded to a survey questionnaires. Apart from demographics information, the survey asked the respondent to rate six statements related to how they perceived security of the learning management system which they are currently using. All six statements are rated using a five point Likert scale anchored at 1 (Not at all) to 5 (Very much). Frequencies analysis was conducted to show the profile of the respondent. Overall, respondent has strong positive perceptions towards security of their LMS. This study provides an overall picture of information security elements of a learning management system. It can serve as an introduction which help LMS administrator to understand the issues and possibilities related to the safety of LMS.

MENGUKUR KESIAPAN (READINESS) MAHASISWA BARU UNTUK IMPLEMENTASI E-LEARNING UNIVERSITAS

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
Novita Mariana ◽  
Agus Prasetyo Utomo ◽  
Rara Sri Artati Rejeki
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Management System ◽  
Word Association ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Readiness Assessment ◽  
Learning Readiness ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Management

Penelitian ini hanya sampai pada hasil rancangan instrument (kuesioner) untuk mengukur kesiapan (readiness) mahasiswa baru untuk implementasi e-learning Universitas Stikubank Semarang. Dasar dari perancanngan kuesioner adalah adanya  hal-hal penting dalam untuk mendapatkan informasi penting tentang kesiapan mahasiswa baru untuk implementasi e-learning Universitas. Untuk menghasilkan instrumen pengukur kesiapan e-learning yang sesuai harus dipahami terlebih dahulu konsep e-learning, kesiapan e-learning, dan penilaian kesiapan e-learning (e-learning readiness assessment). Konsep elearning yang diterapkan saat ini di Universitas Sikubank yaitu proses penyampaian materi kuliah yang meliputi penempatan materi dan interaksi antara dosen dan mahasiswa melalui Internet, yang difasilitasi oleh suatu learning management system (LMS) yang berbasis Web. Berangkat dari konsep e-learning yang diterapkan, maka dibuat studi eksploratori untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang menentukan kesiapan e-learning mahasiswa. Agar peneliti bisa mendapatkan pemahaman lebih jauh mengenai suatu masalah dan faktor-factor utama penentunya, dapat dilakukan penelitian yang bersifat kualitatif. Penelitian kualitatif bersifat eksploratori, tidak terstruktur, dan berdasar pada sampel yang kecil. Penelitian ini dapat dilakukan dengan mendayagunakan teknik seperti focus group (wawancara berkelompok), word association (bertanya pada responden untuk mengindikasikan respon pertama mereka pada kata-kata stimulus yang disampaikan), dan depth interview (wawancara satu-satu untuk mengetahui pikiran responden secara detil). Hasil dari suatu studi yang bersifat eksploratori sebaiknya diikuti oleh penelitian eksploratori lain atau oleh penelitian yang bersifat konklusif. Dalam studi eksploratori yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini, teknik yang digunakan adalah Wawancara (interview).Tujuan utamanya adalah mendapatkan pengertian mendalam akan hal yang menjadi minat peneliti dengan mendengarkan sekelompok orang yang relevan dengan minat tersebut. Langkah untuk menjalankan wawancara adalah menentukan sasaran atau pertanyaan yang harus dijawab. Dalam hal ini, sasaran wawancara adalah harus dapat mengidentifikasi pandangan mahasiswa mengenai e-learning, kondisi kesiapan e-learning, dan beberapa instrument pengukur kesiapannya. Dari hasil tersebut terlihat bahwa Pada mahasiswa, faktor yang dianggap mempengaruhi kesiapan mahasiswa adalah kemampuan komputer mahasiswa, fasilitas yang disediakan universitas, dan kekuatan motivasi mahasiswa menggunakan Learning Managemen System.  

scholarly journals Recommendation System Based On Association Rules For Distributed E-Learning Management Systems

2015 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabroveanu Mihai
Keyword(s):  
Association Rules ◽  
Management System ◽  
Recommendation System ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Distributed Learning ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
User Data ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Management

Abstract Traditional Learning Management Systems are installed on a single server where learning materials and user data are kept. To increase its performance, the Learning Management System can be installed on multiple servers; learning materials and user data could be distributed across these servers obtaining a Distributed Learning Management System. In this paper is proposed the prototype of a recommendation system based on association rules for Distributed Learning Management System. Information from LMS databases is analyzed using distributed data mining algorithms in order to extract the association rules. Then the extracted rules are used as inference rules to provide personalized recommendations. The quality of provided recommendations is improved because the rules used to make the inferences are more accurate, since these rules aggregate knowledge from all e-Learning systems included in Distributed Learning Management System.

scholarly journals A Reflection on the Online Lectures

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 203-208
Author(s):  
Gracia M. N. Otta
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Management System ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Mobile Data ◽  
Cross Cultural Communication ◽  
Online Lectures ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
Teaching Learning

The phenomenon of Coronavirus Disease 2019 forced the education system in Indonesia to be run online. The descriptive qualitative method was usedin this research to investigate some cases faced by the Fourth Semester Students of the English Department, Nusa Cendana University toward online learning in Cross-Cultural Communication Lecture. It was conducted to answer students’ perceptions, solutions, and expectations in joining online lectures for the last three months in the Even Semester of Academic Year 2019-2020. To collect the data, and a non-facial interview technique was applied through some online Learning Management System; e-learning by Nusa Cendana University and Google Classroom. The data were analyzed by categorizing the students’ answers. The result of this study showed that11.43% were ready for online lectures, while those who prefer regular classes were 82.86%.Only 27.14% could meet the needs of online lectures since they had available mobile data, while 47.14% frankly stated having mobile data problem. It can be concluded that there were some changes in learning culture that forced students to deal with online teaching-learning activities. Undeniable, it was not easy to organize except well prepared from the very first beginning of class by having Course Contract which only needed to be changed into an online form. Yet, their expectations for universities and government to increase Learning Management System and subsidies for the needs of mobile data bundle (for teachers, lecturers, and students).

scholarly journals Model Pembelajaran Blended Learning Dan Google Classroom Dalam Mengefektifkan Proses Belajar Mengajar Di Era Revolusi Industri 4.0

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rikardo Butar Butar
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Management System ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Management

Model pembelajaran blended learning dan google classroom dalam mengefektifkan proses belajar mengajar di era revolusi Industri 4.0, adalah hal yang baru bagi sebagian pelaku pendidikan. Oleh karena itu tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui model pembelajaran blended learning dan google classroom dalam mengefektifkan proses belajar mengajar di era revolusi industri 4.0. Kombinasi antara pembelajaran tatap muka dengan pembelajaran e-learning (online) memudahkan terjadinya interaksi belajar antara guru dan siswa atau antar siswa. Akses informasi dan materi pelajaran dapat dilakukan kapanpun dan dimanapun. Google classroom adalah Learning Management System (LMS) yaitu sistem pengelolaan kelas secara virtual yang integratif dan lebih praktis dibandingkan sistem pembelajaran konvensional, sehingga sangat membantu meringankan pekerjaan guru dalam melakukan pengelolaan kelas, seperti memberikan pengumuman, tugas, berkomunikasi, dan mengevaluasi, sehingga dapat menghemat waktu dan kertas karena semuanya dibuat pada aplikasi satu tempat. Model Pembelajaran blended learning dan google classroom sangat memungkinkan dalam mengefektifkan proses belajar mengajar di era revolusi industri 4.0.

scholarly journals PELATIHAN APLIKASI SCHOOLOGY SEBAGAI UPAYA MENYELENGGARAKAN PEMBELAJARAN JARAK JAUH DI SMK SAMUDRA NUSANTARA

MINDA BAHARU ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 122
Author(s):  
Irmawati Liliana Kusuma Dewi ◽  
Anggita Maharani ◽  
Setiyani Setiyani
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Management

Tujuan dari kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarat (PKM) ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kualitas Pembelajaran Jarak Jauh (PJJ), terutama dalam masa pandemi menggunakan Learning Management System (LMS) - Schoology. Pemanfaatan e-learning mempermudah guru dalam berinteraksi secara online dengan siswa, mendistribusikan materi, mengunduh daftar hadir, dan membuat evaluasi pembelajaran. Peserta kegiatan PKM LMS-Schoology adalah 18 guru SMK Samudra Nusantara berlokasi di Astanajapura Kabupaten Cirebon. Metode dalam pengabdian ini terdiri dari tiga tahap, 1) tahap pra pelatihan yaitu merancang modul tutorial singkat, proses pelatihan, dan angket; 2) tahap pelatihan yaitu pengenalan LMS Schoology dan pembuatan akun; 3) tahap evaluasi yaitu tanggapan guru terhadap pelatihan melalui angket. Selama pelatihan berlangsung, peserta sangat antusias dalam menyimak materi dan aktif berdiskusi. Berdasarkan hasil angket respons peserta terhadap pelatihan LMS-Schoology diperoleh rata-rata dari aspek pemateri sebesar 76.23% termasuk kategori kuat. Kegiatan pendampingan ini memberikan nilai tambah bagi guru dalam penguasaan Ipteks dan dapat digunakan sebagai platform pembelajaran yang efektif.

scholarly journals Learning Management System (LMS) pada E-Learning Menggunakan Metode Agile dan Waterfall berbasis Website

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 323
Author(s):  
Alfath Yauma ◽  
Iskandar Fitri ◽  
Sari Ningsih
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Learning ◽  
Management System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
System Development ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Agile Method ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Agile Learning ◽  
Learning Management

The education information delivery system at the MA Alwutsqo school is still being carried out as usual even though the pandemic outbreak in Indonesia is still not over. Because the school does not have a system to support distance learning. By implementing health protocols and teaching and learning time events, students often do not get an understanding of the material presented by the teacher. Learning Management System (LMS) is one of the systems needed by the school. Therefore, the authors designed a website-based E-learning application system with the aim of helping the learning and teaching process at MA Alwutsqo Depok City. The design of this information system uses waterfalls and system development is carried out using the Agile method. The result is that students can download the material that has been delivered and can do the exercises given by the teacher without recommendations by time and space.Keywords:E-learning, Webite, Metode Waterfall, Metode Agile, Learning Management System (LMS).

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