scholarly journals The Validation of Learning Management System in Mechanics Instruction for Prospective Physics Teachers

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Ni Made Yeni Suranti ◽  
Gunawan Gunawan ◽  
Ahmad Harjono ◽  
Agus Ramdani
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Expert Assessment ◽  
Physics Teachers ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
D Model

Improving the quality of education is done by improving the quality of learning devices. Learning devices are important to facilitate students' conceptual understanding and creativity. Utilization of information technology such as the use of learning management systems (LMS) can make learning effective. The final goal of this research is to produce LMS tools in mechanics courses that are feasible to use and can improve students' conceptual understanding and creativity. This study is a research and development using a 4-D model consisting of 4 stages of define, design, develop, and disseminate. The validity test was conducted by 3 expert lecturers and it was concluded that the device developed was suitable for use. Expert assessment on learning devices is reliable, which means there are no significant differences in each assessment. Criticisms and suggestions given are used as material for revision/improvement so that learning devices are obtained that are intact and ready to be used for learning.

scholarly journals Digital development trajectory as a tool for improving the quality of education

2021 ◽  
Vol 98 ◽  
pp. 05010
Author(s):  
Roman Kupriyanov ◽  
Alexei Semenov ◽  
Vladimir Kondratiev ◽  
Polina Nikulina
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Digital Development ◽  
Development Trajectory ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
Development Trajectories ◽  
Educational Course

The present article proposes an approach to using students’ digital development trajectories to improve the quality of education. Designing a digital development trajectory has a positive effect on students’ motivation and active participation in deciding on its formation. The goal of the study is to create a conception of using methods and approaches of educational data mining and machine learning in analyzing and predicting digital development trajectories to improve the educational process quality. Implementation of learning management systems with the opportunity to dynamically track students’ academic performance allows timely correcting gaps appearing in students’ knowledge and thereby reducing the risk of them falling behind in their study group. Recording the obtained results of completed assignments and interactions with learning management systems also benefits teachers who get an opportunity to receive feedback in an implicit form and account for gaps appearing in the curriculum in a processed and aggregated form. The analysis is conducted based on a database of additional education in a primary school (grades 1-3). The present study examines several scenarios of using a digital development trajectory in education including students’ progress in an academic performance trajectory based on their grades, a trajectory in terms of time spent on solving problems to determine their complexity, and a heatmap for determining problematic areas and weak spots in each teacher’s educational course. Based on educational data from a learning management system, the authors present a set of recommendations for teachers on the adaptation of their educational course to students’ abilities promoting the increase of the overall quality of education.

scholarly journals Perceptions of learning management system quality, satisfaction, and usage: Differences among students of the arts

2020 ◽  
pp. 26-40
Author(s):  
Joyce Hwee Ling Hwee Ling ◽  
Rebecca Yen Pei Kan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Average Frequency ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Frequent Users ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Learning Management

The model of information system success has been used to evaluate students’ satisfaction with the system quality, information quality, and service quality of learning management systems. This study extends the model by considering the pedagogical dimensions of instructional quality, learning quality, and interaction quality as well as how perceived usage frequency influences students’ quality perceptions. Through a sample of 376 higher education students, this study validated a five-factor quality structure for the evaluation of learning management systems with respect to the perceptions of students of the arts. Regression analyses showed differences among the quality factors that predicted satisfaction for arts students perceiving infrequent, average frequency, and frequent use. Although the quality of instructional experiences predicted satisfaction for all student groups, information quality significantly predicted satisfaction for only infrequent and average frequency users. System quality was a significant predictor of satisfaction for only average frequency and frequent users, whereas only frequent users perceived the quality of learning outcomes to be a significant predictor of satisfaction. The theoretical, instructional, and institutional implications for higher education institutions are discussed.

scholarly journals Quiz Tool Within Moodle and Blackboard Mobile Applications

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (08) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Aayat Mahmoud Shdaifat ◽  
Randa Obeidallah
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Student Understanding ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Learning Management

The development of a course is measured through Assessments. Tests and Quizzes measure performance and quality of course progress as well as student understanding of course contents. Most of Learning Management Systems (LMSs) provide a built in quiz tool to help instructor to design a quiz and obtain students records. Nowadays, LMSs companies provide versions (applications) that are compatible with mobile handheld devices. In this paper, we will investigate features available within quiz tool within the open source LMS Moodle and the proprietary LMS Blackboard.

Peningkatan Teknologi Informasi Melalui Supervisi Pendidikan

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rika ramadani ◽  
Hade Afriansyah
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Information Technology Education ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Ongoing Training ◽  
The World ◽  
Teacher Supervisors

Progress in information technology that is so fast is expected to improve the quality of education in Indonesia. In the world of information technology education can help and support the learning process. Especially now all the learning process activities can be done online. Progress in information technology must also be supported by quality human resources. In this case the teacher is very instrumental in the utilization of information technology in the world of education. Because the teacher is one of the education supervisors who will encourage the advancement of the quality of education in Indonesia. But in reality the quality of teachers in Indonesia is inadequate. There are still many teachers who cannot use information technology in learning especially for teachers who are senior or old. As teacher supervisors, they must improve the quality of their performance in using technology. To improve the ability of teachers to use technology, ongoing training is needed to use technology. The role of the head of the school as a supervisor is also needed, namely the principal is obliged to supervise, control, and approach the teacher in terms of the use of technology in the learning process.

Readiness of Universities for 21st Century Digital Economies: Case of Selected Lecturers from Universities in Buffalo City Metropolitan in Eastern Cape Province South Africa

10.31355/42 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 065-077
Author(s):  
Agyei Fosu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Learning Management

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.

scholarly journals An analysis of users’ preferences on learning management systems: a case on German versus Spanish students

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasan Tinmaz ◽  
Jin Hwa Lee
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Content Management ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Smart Learning ◽  
School Year ◽  
Design For All ◽  
Learning Management

Abstract The recent advancements in information and communication technologies have altered instructional contexts and re-shaped them into smart learning environments. One of the most common practices of these environments are learning management systems (LMS) where the learners and instructors utilize a software platform to fulfill, support and manage instructional activities around predefined objectives. Successful implementations of LMS have brought a variety on its usage from different cultures, genders, age groups or schooling levels. Hence, this study focuses on understanding the role of culture on LMS design, in along with the effects of gender, age and school year variables. The study participants were German (n = 83) and Spanish (n = 83) university students attending a fully online course offered by a South Korean university. At the end of the course, the students were asked to fulfill a survey on effective LMS design by pointing which features of LMS were more important for them. The survey included twenty questions on four major design factors; content management (six items), ease of use (five items), communication within LMS (four item) and screen design (five items). The dataset was analyzed by non-parametric statistical techniques around four variables on four dimensions (and their related survey questions). The most important result was insufficiency of one unique LMS design for all students which demonstrates the necessity of student demographics tailored smart systems. Additionally, age and gender variables were not making significant differences on LMS design as much as culture and school year variables. The study also revealed that while German students would appreciate goal-oriented individual learning, Spanish students would value process-oriented group learning with active communication. Furthermore, many features of LMS were highly valued by the freshman students more than other levels. The paper discusses these variables with possible explanations from the literature and depicts implementations for future design practices.

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