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’ perceived roles and readiness towards integration of learning management system into teaching and learning.

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 (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.

scholarly journals Analyzing Effectiveness Of Learning Management System In Present Scenario: Conceptual Background And Practical Implementation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subhajit Panda
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Educational Training ◽  
Conceptual Approach ◽  
Software Application ◽  
Conceptual Background ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Management

Coronavirus is a widespread dangerous disease in recent months, originated in China but with a great impact at the global level. As a result, the education process is choked by shut down of college & universities and maintaining social distancing for reducing the outbreak from community transmission. The purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness of Learning Management System (LMS) in higher education to support teaching and learning in this ‘new normal’ by providing a stand-alone platform for online & distance learning. LMS is a software application for administering, documenting, tracking, reporting, automating, and delivering educational, training, or learning and development programmes; which originated directly from the concept of e-learning. With the detailed conceptual approach of LMS, the study also associates with the practical implementation of Blackboard LMS in Chandigarh University. Additionally, the study also tastes a comparative analysis between Blackboard, Canvas & Moodle LMS.

scholarly journals Online short course for learning management system training in an African university of technology

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leanri Van Heerden
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Educational Technologies ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Short Course ◽  
Learning Management

With the use of technology in the classroom growing every year, lecturers are expected to blend facilitations by making use of learning management systems. At the Central University of Technology, Free State this poses a problem for the learning designers in charge of training lecturers in educational technologies as there is limited space and time to not only teach lecturers the skills, but also to apply them in their own contexts. The purpose of this paper is to present participant perspectives of an online short course in which they learned how to use Blackboard and other educational technologies needed for blending teaching and learning. An exploratory design was implemented with descriptive statistics involving quantitative analysis of the collected data to determine the participants’ perspective on their skills gained. An online survey tool was used to collect the data. Eighty-four percent of particpants felt that they were able to communicate via the system’s announcements, 82% felt confident that they would be able to customize the space and 94% felt that they were now able to add content, such as files. When asked if they felt like they learned the skills they expected from the online course, 94% of particpants replied positively. Keywords: e-learning; learning management system; Blackboard; instructional design; online course; educational technology.

scholarly journals TEACHERS AND STUDENTS’ NET PROMOTER SCORE (NPS) ON THE CAMBRIDGE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CLMS)

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Emilius German
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Millennial Students ◽  
Net Promoter Score ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Net Promoter ◽  
Learning Management

Technology in Education has been widely used due to several reasons. Millennial students’ characteristic, which is technology savvy, is one of them. The Covid- 19 pandemic has also been leading us to use technology in managing the classroom massively. This study aims to identify teachers and students’ Net Promoter Score (NPS) on the Cambridge Learning Management System (CLMS). Mixed methods and an online survey using google platforms were used to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. Nine English lecturers and 69 university students who had used CLMS for teaching and learning English level B1 (CEFR) participated. The results show that the lecturers and students’ NPS are 11 and 13, respectively. They imply that CLMS is considered good, resulting in the possibility for the users to reuse the LMS in the future.  However, there is still room for improvement. Fixing technical problems is highly recommended to enhance the possibility for the user to use the installed LMS. Providing more training for teachers is also suggested.

Globalization of Teaching Strategies in Mathematics Education in Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 29-37
Author(s):  
Oye Akinoso
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
Management System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
Immediate Response

In the Nigerian system of education, there is need for introducing modern technology of learning mathematics so as to ease the learning of mathematics and allow students to learn anywhere. In other to suit the features globalization, Edmodo, which is one of the learning management system packages, was considered in this study. In Edmodo class, normal teaching processes can be carried out such as teaching, immediate response from students, classwork and assignment, marking and grading, while both students and parents have access to the score of the students. In this study, emphasis is being placed on integration, benefits, and how to use Edmodo in teaching and learning of mathematics. The study concluded that the use of different technological packages in teaching will extend learning of mathematics from the four walls of the classroom to learning outside the classroom, which allows students to learn anywhere and at any time.

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