Faculty Perception, Attitude, and Readiness Towards e-Learning in Ar Rass Dental College A Comparison of Moodle and Blackboard Learning Management Systems

With advances in technology, revolutionary changes have been taking place in educational institutions. The traditional classroom method of teaching no longer fulfills all teaching outcomes. A blended teaching methodology, involving the traditional system and the addition of e-learning through the application of Learning Management Systems (LMS), provides newer opportunities to achieving the expected learning outcomes. The functionality of these systems must be studied and analyzed for proper application. This study compared the faculty experience and perception of using two of the most widely used LMS, namely Blackboard and Moodle. The results of the survey revealed that these systems help to enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning and increase student-staff interaction. The analysis concludes that the Blackboard system of e-learning by LMS is widely preferred.

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Major Trends, Issues, and Challenges with Learning Management Systems

Handbook of Research on Emerging Priorities and Trends in Distance Education - Advances in Mobile and Distance Learning ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-5162-3.ch022 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 318-331 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Betul Özkan Czerkawski ◽

Dawn Panagiota Gonzales

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Online Instruction ◽

Management System ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Learning Management Systems ◽

Management Systems ◽

Profound Impact ◽

Blended Courses ◽

E Learning ◽

Learning Management

A Learning Management System (LMS) offers a set of tools for e-learning delivery and management. For institutions offering online or blended courses, an LMS has a profound impact on teaching and learning because it is the main technology used in higher education e-learning courses. This chapter discusses major trends, issues, and challenges with the LMS in the context of online instruction for higher education. The chapter ends with a discussion of new trends with LMSs.

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Learning Management Systems (LMS): Inside Matters

Information Management and Business Review ◽

10.22610/imbr.v3i4.935 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

pp. 206-216 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Shakeel Iqbal

Keyword(s):

Learning Management Systems ◽

Discussion Board ◽

Management Systems ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Learning Needs ◽

Learning Technology ◽

Student Groups ◽

Group Problem Solving ◽

E Learning ◽

Learning Management

By the end of last millennium, many universities and colleges started using internet to meet their distance learning needs. Different course management systems (CMS) were developed to meet the needs of online and hybrid courses. These CMS later on transformed into Learning Management Systems (LMS). Many educational institutions have already started using LMS and there are still many who are considering adopting one. The big question before the late adopters of this online learning technology is which LMS they should opt for? This study will be useful for those who are in the process of selecting an LMS as well as those who are in the business of designing one. A survey was conducted to get feedback from the faculty of higher education institutions to find out the major barriers in adoption of e-learning and to find out what kind of functionalities and teaching methodologies should be supported by LMSs. Results indicate lack of training, lack of incentives to use e-learning, lack of technical support and lack of time to develop e-courses are the major barriers in adoption of e-learning by the faculty members. As far as the desired functionalities in an LMS are concerned ability to create student groups for group activities, availability of discussion board, announcement board and online quizzes, file sharing/transfer functionality were the most sought functionalities. The most desired method of teaching that need to be supported by LMS had been group problem solving, discussion based strategies, problem based learning and simulation. The results of survey will be helpful for the adopter as well as designers of LMS.

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Using Multi-Attribute Decision-Making Approach to Evaluate Learning Management Systems

International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies ◽

10.4018/ijwltt.20210701.oa7 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. 117-131

Author(s):

Alaa M. Momani

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Technology Development ◽

Educational Institution ◽

Learning Management Systems ◽

Management Systems ◽

Learning Tools ◽

E Learning ◽

Multi Attribute Decision Making ◽

Learning Management

E-learning is one of the fastest growing areas of the high technology development, especially in the academic environments. However, the instructor is a very important factor in the learning process, but the advantages of e-learning change the role which the instructor plays in this process. E-learning gives an opportunity to anyone to learn in a rapid and customised way. Nowadays, many learning management systems (LMSs) available in the marketplace offer electronic teaching and learning tools. Choosing the most appropriate LMS that fits the needs and requirements of instructor and the learner is one of the most confusing and difficult decisions to any educational institution. Accordingly, the need to a computer-based tool for getting help in taking such a decision is rising on. This paper offers a solution to this problem. It provides a description about a web-based decision support system named Easy Way to Evaluate LMS (EW-LMS). It has been developed by adopting multi-attribute decision-making algorithm in order to select the best LMS depending on the user needs.

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What drives Success of Learning Management Systems in Sri Lanka: Student Perspective

International Journal of Computer and Information Technology(2279-0764) ◽

10.24203/ijcit.v9i1.4 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Author(s):

S. M. Samarasinghe ◽

G D T D Chandrasiri

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Sri Lanka ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Learning Management Systems ◽

Learning Systems ◽

Management Systems ◽

Sri Lankan ◽

Success Model ◽

E Learning ◽

Learning Management

Developments in Information technology has made rapid changes in the traditional teaching and learning methods in organizations, such as higher education institutions. This new method of teaching and learning is enabled mainly through Learning Management Systems. Issues in effective implementation and management of such systems have drawn the attention of many researchers. However, LMS success research still lacks particularly in the Sri Lankan higher education context. Hence, the purpose of this research was to examine the success of e-Learning systems in the Sri Lankan higher education context. The conceptual model was tested by fitting it to data collected from undergraduate students using learning management systems. This was the first study to test a multidimensional e-Learning systems success model (DeLone and McLean’s, 2003, IS success model) in the Sri Lankan context. Of the quality dimensions considered, quality of the information/content provided by the system was the most influential. Student satisfaction had the largest effect size on benefits to students. This study provides meaningful insights particularly relevant to e-Learning implementers in higher education in Sri Lanka.

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An Implementation of the UTAUT Model for Understanding Students' Perceptions of Learning Management Systems

International Journal of Distance Education Technologies ◽

10.4018/ijdet.2019070101 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 17 (3) ◽

pp. 1-24 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ahmed Alshehri ◽

M J Rutter ◽

Sally Smith

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Learning Management Systems ◽

Course Delivery ◽

Management Systems ◽

Learning Technology ◽

Academic Institutions ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

E Learning ◽

Blackboard System ◽

Learning Management

The rapid growth of e-learning around the globe is inspiring various academic institutions to adopt it. Uptake is motivated by convincing benefits such as flexibility, accessibility and the management of course delivery. In fact, academic institutions place great emphasis on e-learning and are investing significantly in information technology infrastructures. However, in spite of this effort and investment, it seems that instructors and students do not always fully benefit from the learning technology and more often learning management systems (LMSs) remain underutilized. Thus, this study adopts the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to study how people accept and use the Blackboard system. The data were analysed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) techniques to test the hypothesized research model. The empirical results found that technical support is fundamental in determining the acceptance and use of e-learning systems. The findings of the study may help to provide insights into a better approach to promote e-learning acceptance.

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Learning Management Systems in Academic and Corporate Distance Education

International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET) ◽

10.3991/ijet.v16i11.20701 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (11) ◽

pp. 121

Author(s):

Viktor Shurygin ◽

Natalya Saenko ◽

Angelina Zekiy ◽

Elena Klochko ◽

Mikhail Kulapov

Keyword(s):

Teaching And Learning ◽

Information Technologies ◽

Learning Management Systems ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Learning System ◽

Management Systems ◽

User Friendliness ◽

E Learning ◽

Learning Management ◽

Effective Models

Present-day development of information technologies is making deeper and deeper incursions into all spheres of human activity, both social and economic. It is only natural that they greatly influence the educational industry, changing the approaches, methods and forms of education. Currently e-learning and distance technologies are being actively introduced into both academic and corporate education, as complementary to traditional forms. The efforts of teachers are aimed at finding effective models of blended learning. All this determines the relevance of the present study. The abstracted article is aimed at developing frameworks of a distance learning model based on the use of modern learning management systems. To obtain thorough and reliable results the authors make use of two research approaches: acmeological and competence-based. They review the features, the scope and use of the existing LMS platforms and work out tools for the development of e-learning system. In addition, they assess the compliance of e-learning tools with the preferences of X, Y and Z generation users. The outcome of the research is the development of a universal competency that can be applied to the study of modern methods and approaches with reference to both academic teaching and learning, and to corporate training. It is quite apparent that pros and cons of the learning management system and its possibilities should be carefully studied and thoughtfully used. The effective e-learning requires constant monitoring of equipment, proper work of host servers and considering user-friendliness of the platforms. This is related to the fact that public educational organizations, including schools, colleges and universities, especially in low developed countries, prefer traditional teaching methods and are slowly moving to innovative models. The research findings can be viewed as a step forward in creating user-friendly and flexible e-learning platforms, suitable for separate users, institutions and businesses. They can be applied for further assessment of existing learning models, especially for the younger generation, and for research and development of new strategies and methods of using learning management systems and platforms.

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

International Journal of Community Development and Management Studies ◽

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.

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Open source learning management systems in e-learning and Moodle

IEEE EDUCON 2010 Conference ◽

10.1109/educon.2010.5492522 ◽

2010 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Cansu Cigdem Aydin ◽

Guzin Tirkes

Keyword(s):

Open Source ◽

Learning Management Systems ◽

Management Systems ◽

E Learning ◽

Learning Management

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

ACTA Universitatis Cibiniensis ◽

10.1515/aucts-2015-0072 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 67 (1) ◽

pp. 99-104 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

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.

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