scholarly journals Factors that impact student usage of the learning management system in Qatari schools

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramzi Nasser ◽  
Maha Cherif ◽  
Michael Romanowski
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Management System ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Independent Schools ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
School Activities ◽  
Learning Management

In an attempt to enhance teacher and student performance in school, a learning management system (LMS) known as Knowledge-Net (K-Net) was introduced in Qatari independent schools. (All public schools in Qatar have transformed to independent schools; the independent schools model is similar to the charter school system in North America.) An LMS is a tool that organizes and regulates classroom administrative tasks, supports teachers and students in the teaching and learning process, and informs parents of their children’s progress and school activities. Despite the benefits of the LMS, research studies indicate that its use by students has been limited because of a number of manipulative and non-manipulative factors that can influence behavior. This study explores the factors that impact student use of the LMS K-Net in Qatari independent schools. Quantitative data were collected through a questionnaire that was administered to students in 37 schools. A total of 1,376 students responded to the questionnaire. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect qualitative data that helped to confirm the results of the quantitative data and to provide additional insight on students’ perspectives regarding the use of the LMS. The results point to a strong relation between ICT knowledge and LMS usage. They suggest that the more ICT knowledge students have, the less prone they are to using the LMS. Attitudinal barriers were not predictive of usage. Student usage was strongly correlated to teacher and parent usage. This study is informative in evaluating LMS usage in Qatari schools. <br /><br />

scholarly journals Implementation of Learning Management System: A Way Ahead on the Digital Journey in Distance Learning

Open Praxis ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 329
Author(s):  
Sidra Noreen
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Management System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Learning Management

Over a number of years, the Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has encouraged and supported moves to Learning Management System (LMS) replacing aspects of paper-based and face-to-face teaching and learning including, assignments, workshops and examination. The views of learners and academics were explored to consider the advantages of the system as well as potential challenges. Twenty-two participants were involved in qualitative data gathering by means of focus group discussion and semi-structured interviews, which were comprised of 12 M.Phil students and 10 academics from the Faculty of Education. Thematic analysis was carried out by applying themes and codes. Numerous advantages were identified with the use of Learning Management System. However, it was found that the approach did face some challenges. Learners often lacked easy Internet access and the necessary skills to use new technologies efficiently. Academic staff required considerable time for the development of online materials. Major training needs arising from the findings and it was recommended that the university must consider setting up small campuses in rural areas as well as provided mandatory training and support for learners, especially those from rural areas. There is also a need for formal training for academic staff and the sharing of ways by which the new technologies can be used effectively and efficiently in enhancing all aspects of distance learning.

scholarly journals Learning Management System in Education: Opportunities and Challenges

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12S) ◽  
pp. 664-667
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Academic Programs ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Online Assessments ◽  
Learning Management

Traditional teaching and learning methods have undergone a reform shift with the integration of ICT tools, especially learning management systems (LMS). They are emphasized as essential tools in the educational system. This paper examines the use LMS in higher education in the UAE. Based on semi-structured interviews conducted in the winter of 2018 and summer of 2019, the study revealed that 54 participants unanimously identified the highest degree of need for active participation in the investment of modern technologies within their universities. They mentioned a number of opportunities offered by the use of the Learning Management System (LMS) in the emirate educational institutions such as: The ease of organizing and delivering online courses, conducting online assessments, access to and availability of learning materials, the possibility of saving time and money for students and faculties, communication and interactivity. Respondents seem to be aware of some challenges in adopting the Learning Management System in their respective universities, particularly the lack of self-discipline of students in the online environment, the inconsistency of the Learning Management System with some academic programs offered in a number of emirate higher educational institutions, limited use of Arabic language and technical illiteracy.

ICT officials' opinion on deploying Open Source Learning Management System for teaching and learning in universities in a developing society

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-38
Author(s):  
Moses Kumi Asamoah
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Support Unit ◽  
The Face ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
Sub Saharan

Information and Communication Technology specialists, working within universities play important roles in the deployment of educational technologies for teaching and learning. Given the centrality of these specialists and the woeful dearth of empirics on this subject-matter in Sub-Saharan Africa, this paper interrogates the perspectives of ICT specialists working within universities in Ghana, on the deployment of Moodle®/Sakai® Learning Management System (LMS) by universities in the country for teaching and learning and the challenges involved. Data collection entailed semi-structured interviews with twenty informants. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis. It emerged that there has been impressive formulation of e-learning policy, construction of computer laboratories, Staff Resource Centre, Electronic Support Unit in the Balm Library, installation of Internet facility, Learning Management System, Enterprise Solution Software, Library Solution Software to promote ICT-mediated teaching and learning in the face of barriers. The paper adds knowledge to the extant literature in the field, impacts practice and policy along the pathway for ensuring sustainable deployment of LMS in universities in Sub-Saharan Africa.

scholarly journals Disciplinary Differences in the Uptake of a Learning Management System: A Case of a South African Historically Disadvantaged Institution

2022 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Phumla Hlengiwe Shamase
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Sociological Theory ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Disciplinary Differences ◽  
Activity Data ◽  
Standard Requirement ◽  
Learning Management

The provision of a Learning Management System (LMS) for use in distributed, blended or open distance e-learning as a management tool has become a basic standard requirement in higher learning institutions globally. Many students and lecturers use an LMS in support of innovative and engaged teaching and learning, both inside and outside the classroom—whether blended or open leaning. However, many academics choose not to make use of the institutional LMS. This is the specific issue that this study addresses, with a particular focus on the role played by disciplinary differences in the uptake of an LMS. The research question guiding the study is thus: To what extent do disciplinary differences affect the uptake of an LMS? The research study drew on Legitimation Code Theory, a sociological theory that explains the knowledge principles underpinning practices, in this case, the practice of the uptake (or non-uptake) of an institutional LMS. The study made use of quantitative data collection and data analysis methods, drawing on the institutional LMS activity data. The study found that there was a significant relationship between the disciplines and LMS uptake. However, the study also found a number of unexpected exceptions, where the nature of the discipline did not seem to impact uptake or non-uptake. The contribution that the study makes is to show the significant role that the academics’ home discipline plays in LMS uptake.

scholarly journals Perception and Readiness Towards Integration of Learning Management System (LMS) Into Open and Distance Education

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tolulope Fashina ◽  
Oluwajoba Adisa
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Management System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Classroom Interaction ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
Integration Of Learning

The rapid development of information and communication technologies has led to the use of new and digital technologies in education which involves combinations of text, graphics, audio, video, animations and other eLearning resources such as authoring tools, Learning Management System (LMS), Mobile learning and others. Arguably, using LMS leaves much to be desired. The inherent problem here is that the future of extensive adoption of ICT via LMS to enhance and promote classroom interaction in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is bleak. This is worrisome given that the country is lagging far behind in the innovative use of this web 2.0 technology to impart knowledge. Further, the low-level application of LMS in instruction connotes the loss of inherent advantages in its adoption. Also, the online setting which makes students less nervous and interactive, sharing of ideas and viewpoints; and a host of other benefit will be lost. While evidence has shown that LMS is not a new phenomenon, the use of LMS in ODL is still at its infancy, particularly in Nigeria. Research in this area is rare. A quick search on prominent research databases could testify that. It is on this thrust that this study investigates University of Ibadan undergraduate students&rsquo; perceived roles and readiness towards integration of learning management system into teaching and learning.

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).

Foreign Language Activities on TIMeS

2018 ◽  
pp. 321-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hazel Jin May Ng ◽  
Gyeo Woon Jung
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Management System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Korean Language ◽  
Good Tool ◽  
Language Instructors ◽  
Online Activities ◽  
Learning Management

In an increasingly blended environment, language instructors now have to take on the additional responsibility of designing online language modules and tasks. Although they acknowledge that technology is a good tool for the teaching and learning of foreign languages, for instructors who are just starting out with designing their own online activities, the task might seem daunting. One of the biggest challenges instructors face when designing their online activities is the lack of ideas, or even a lack of a model after which they can mould their own modules. Therefore, this chapter aims to give these instructors a sampler of ideas, a “starter pack” of sorts, to inspire them to create meaningful and engaging language activities online using TIMeS, the Moodle-based learning management system used at Taylor's University. These samples are taken from the Spanish and Korean language modules offered at this university.

Enculturation of the Utilization of Learning Management System

2010 ◽  
pp. 323-340
Author(s):  
Aida Suraya Md. Yunus ◽  
Hamidah Meseran ◽  
Zaidan Abdul Wahab
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Professional Service ◽  
Knowledge Repository ◽  
Extension Work ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
The University

Universiti Putra Malaysia’s (UPM) vision is to become a university with international repute. The Strategic Plan Document 2001- 2010 includes a goal for the university to be fully wired through ICT in enhancing research, extension work, professional service, strengthening teaching and learning environment and enhancing the culture of ICT in supporting teaching and learning. Two strategies were drawn; namely (i) implement the use of one learning management system (LMS) and (ii) enhance competency of academic staff in using the LMS. It has been a practice that each faculty decides on a platform for implementing e-Learning. However, the use of various LMSs had created difficulties in the sharing of integrated database, continuous monitoring of the effectiveness of the e-Learning system, and depository of e-Learning resources in the UPM’s knowledge repository. This paper reports on UPM’s experience in adapting the use of LMS from the early 1990s until today.

Digital Learning Management Systems Case Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 143-168
Author(s):  
Abdeleh Bassam Al Amoush ◽  
Kamaljeet Sandhu
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
Learning Management

Digital learning management systems (DLMSs) are an important and necessary educational tool for learning activities. Universities are using the Digital LMS tools that are unique to their environment. Different universities have different DLMS tools that are software driven and allow the users (management, instructors, and students) to use them for regular tasks. This research discusses the qualitative data collected using a case study methodology. In this research, a case study design was selected for the qualitative methodology and semi-structured interviews were employed as the data collection method. This case study is based on a deanship of a university implementing a digital learning management system in the country of Jordan. The research provides an analysis of the interviews to gain insights into instructors' perspectives regarding the factors influencing the implementation of the digital learning management system in a higher education sector.

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