The Effectiveness of E-Learning-Based Sociolinguistic Instruction on EFL University Students’ Sociolinguistic Competence

t In response to the global COVID-19 situation, quarantine measures have been implemented at the educational institutions around the world. This paper aims to determine the antecedent factors predicting the university students’ satisfaction with e-learning systems during the COVID-19 situation. We used structural equation modelling (SEM) and evaluated a conceptual model on the basis of a sample of university students from Finland (n = 131) and South Korea (n = 114). The SEM results showed that the COVID-19 related factors, i.e., COVID19 awareness, perceived challenges during COVID-19 and the educational institutions’ preparedness indirectly influence the satisfaction with e-learning systems. Moreover, we found a statistically significant moderating effect of course design quality, and instructor’s teaching style between the COVID-19 related factors and the satisfaction with e-learning systems. The implications of these results for the management of e‐learning systems are discussed.

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Mediating Role of E- Learning Resources in Developing Entrepreneurial Inclinations Amongst Undergraduate Students At Universiti Utara Malaysia

International Journal of Engineering & Technology ◽

10.14419/ijet.v7i4.7.20381 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (4.7) ◽

pp. 51 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Dr. Mohd Sufli Yusof ◽

Dr. Muhammad Salman Shabbir ◽

Dr. Muhammad Shukri Bin Bakar ◽

Prof. Dr. Mohd Noor Mohd Shariff ◽

Azahari Ramli ◽

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Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

University Students ◽

Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽

Young Generation ◽

Learning Resources ◽

Structural Support ◽

Mediating Role ◽

E Learning ◽

Universiti Utara Malaysia

In this study the authors tried to identify mediating role of innovation and moderating role of size of enterprise in the relationship Making a living with lawful earnings is possible by working for others, becoming self-employed or employing others. This paper aims at providing insights into the role of structural support and the use of E-learning such as business simulations games in developing entrepreneurial intentions of university students. The underlying theories of experiential learning, constructivist learning theory and bloom’s taxonomy are discussed in relation with the objectives of this study. The response of 252 university students from Malaysia was collected through self-administrative survey using simple random sampling technique. The results of PLS-SEM demonstrate a significant positive impact of E-learning resources and perceived structural support from Government in developing entrepreneurial inclinations of students at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). The present study provides an overview and highlight the role assumed by the institutions of higher education through adoption of E-learning resources in order to nurture entrepreneurship among young generation. Additionally, keeping in view the role of higher education in socio-economic development, recommendations have also been proposed for universities and policy makings institutions to cope with the current challenges of higher education. The findings of this study have important implications of enhancing entrepreneurial capacity in Malaysia.

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A Study on the Usability of Moodle and Blackboard – Saudi Students Perspectives

International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM) ◽

10.3991/ijim.v14i10.14381 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 (10) ◽

pp. 159

Author(s):

Aseel Alghafis ◽

Atheer Alrasheed ◽

Amal Abdulghany

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

User Interface ◽

University Students ◽

Empirical Research ◽

Learning Management Systems ◽

Management Systems ◽

Saudi Students ◽

Blackboard Systems ◽

The World ◽

E Learning

<p class="0abstract">Nowadays, e-learning management systems are used in many universities around the world. In Saudi Arabia, universities use several systems such as Moodle and Blackboard. However, only little empirical research has been conducted on Saudi students’ preference for such systems. This study compared the usability of Moodle and Blackboard systems among Saudi university students. Specifically, three comparison metrics have been considered: user interface, download and upload service and materials organization. The results showed that the students preferred Moodle and believed that it is more usable than Blackboard in all studied metrics.</p>

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Preparation for E-Learning

Virtual Education ◽

10.4018/978-1-93177-739-1.ch009 ◽

2003 ◽

pp. 140-155

Author(s):

Andrew Stein

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Computer Literacy ◽

Age Factors ◽

First Year ◽

Ict Literacy ◽

Gender And Age ◽

Nature Of Information ◽

Information And Communication ◽

E Learning ◽

Primary Focus

University students require considerable computer literacy to enter and then succeed at their studies. Many courses, whether technology focused or not, are using advanced Web technology to deliver digital content via e-learning. This chapter explores the changing nature of information and communication technology (ICT) literacy of university students and explores whether gender and age factors affect student’s ICT literacy and Web usage. The primary focus of this chapter is to ascertain if transition or freshman students are prepared for the e-learning regimes they will encounter in higher education. Main findings show that there is a significant difference in how females and males use the Web and first-year (transition) students come to university with advanced ICT and Web literacy.

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Malaysian University Students' Preferences of Social Media and LMS in Academia

International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments ◽

10.4018/ijvple.2018010104 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 51-67 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Shaidatul Akma Adi Kasuma ◽

Mohamad Saifudin Mohamad Saleh ◽

Ayuni Akhiar ◽

Yanny Marliana Baba Ismail

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Social Media ◽

University Students ◽

Informal Learning ◽

Management System ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Academic Environment ◽

Learning Platform ◽

E Learning ◽

Academic Content

Academic online portals of Learning Management System (LMS) and social media have become a necessity in many higher education institutions to tie classroom meetings with learning resources. This study examines Malaysian university students' preferences of social media and LMS for academic purposes. A set of questionnaires was distributed to 269 students at four Malaysian universities. The results show that the students preferred both social media and e-learning for academic purposes, although their interest in social media was slightly higher than that of e-learning. The students had a higher regard for the academic content shared with them, than the design of a social media or e-learning platform. This suggests that both social media and e-learning are highly suitable to be used in academic environment to cater to students' need for formal-informal learning.

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