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

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>

scholarly journals Towards Model-Based User Interface Development of e-Learning Management Systems

2012 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-71
Author(s):  
Josefina Guerrero-García ◽  
Juan Manuel González-Calleros ◽  
Jaime Muñoz-Arteaga ◽  
Miguel Ángel León-Chávez ◽  
Carlos Reyes-García
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Model Based ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Management

scholarly journals Introducing a learning management system at a Russian university: Students' and teachers' perceptions

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalya Emelyanova ◽  
Elena Voronina
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
University Students ◽  
Research University ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Constructive Approach ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Management

<p class="BODYTEXT">Learning management systems (LMS) have been proven to encourage a constructive approach to knowledge acquisition and support active learning. One of the keys to successful and efficient use of LMS is how the stakeholders adopt and perceive this learning tool. The present research is therefore motivated by the importance of understanding teachers' and students' perceptions of LMS in order to anticipate possible issues (problems) and help to build a productive learning environment and a committed user community. The paper looks at this process at a Russian university (National Research University Higher School of Economics – HSE) where the system is being implemented and examines the following issues: qualification and readiness of the stakeholders to use LMS and their perceptions of the system's convenience, effectiveness, and usefulness. The research reveals remarkable divergence of students’ and teachers’ perceptions of various aspects of LMS which must be considered when raising the effectiveness of the system and building commitment to e-learning. They are analyzed and explicated in the present paper.</p><p class="BODYTEXT"><span lang="EN-US"><br /></span></p>

scholarly journals Examination of Support Requests of University Students in Distance Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Proceedings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Cemal Aktürk ◽  
Ceren Çubukçu
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
University Students ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Internet Connection

The COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic required changes to be made, especially in formal education processes. In order for the students to stay safe and healthy, many educational institutions switched to the distance learning method for the rest of the semester and continued their education without any intermission. Due to this switch, there has been a rise in the usage of learning management systems, and as a result, students started to encounter technical problems, especially during the exam periods, or they simply wanted to obtain more information about academic or administrative issues. This study used frequency and percentage analysis methods and examined the support request tickets opened up by students during distance education. Resolving the encountered problems quickly and effectively is very important in order to protect the motivation of the learners and ensure their successes. It was seen in the study that the majority of the problems reported by the students were related to internet connection or to the problems occurred during exams. This study aimed to share experiences with the researchers and technical and administrative staff working in this field and to contribute to the current distance learning literature.

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

2015 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-104 ◽  
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.

scholarly journals From Cognitive Landscapes to Digital Hyperscapes

2003 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose Bidarra ◽  
Ana Dias
Keyword(s):  
Learning Styles ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Learning Objects ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
Cognitive Profiles ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
Key Terms ◽  
Massive Information

<P> The widespread diffusion of e-Learning in organizations has encouraged the discovery of more effective ways for conveying digital information to learners, for instance, via the commonly called Learning Management Systems (LMS). A problem that we have identified is that cognitive variables and pedagogical processes are rarely taken into consideration and sometimes are confused with the mere use by learners of “diversified” hypermedia resources. Within the context of widespread dissemination of multimedia content that has followed the emergence of massive information resources, we discuss the need for more powerful and effective learner-centered tools capable of handling all kinds of design configurations and learning objects. </p> <P class=abstract><B>Key Terms: </B>cognitive profiles, learning styles, mind mapping, multimedia and hypermedia content, hyperscapes, e-Learning, learning objects, Learning Management Systems (LMS).</P>

A study of attitudes toward Western culture among Saudi university students

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-56
Author(s):  
Anderson Hagler
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
University Students ◽  
Western Culture ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
The West ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Saudi Students ◽  
Instrumental Motivation ◽  
Clear Majority

This paper analyzes the attitudes Saudi university students hold toward Western culture. Saudi participants completed an open-ended questionnaire about attitudes toward Western culture, consisting of five open-ended questions. This paper presents questionnaire responses from 210 university students in Saudi Arabia (male and female). This paper finds that most of these students are integratively motivated and therefore show a positive disposition toward Western culture. It also shows a correlation between instrumental motivation and students who study on science and engineering tracks. The study shows that a clear majority of students like some aspect of the West or Western culture. The study concludes that these Saudi students are predisposed to interact favorably with the West.

Major Trends, Issues, and Challenges with Learning Management Systems

2014 ◽  
pp. 318-331 ◽  
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.

Assistive Technology and Distance Learning

2018 ◽  
pp. 1582-1601
Author(s):  
Kathleen Bastedo ◽  
Jessica Vargas
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Course Materials ◽  
Interaction Styles ◽  
The World ◽  
Learner Interaction ◽  
Tools And Methods

For those with disabilities, distance-learning courses can provide access to a world that was once inaccessible. Online learning becomes a possibility and for many a gateway to contributing to the world around them. However, there are many points to consider when ensuring accessibility in distance-learning courses. By exploring the current research and trends, this chapter reviews learning management systems, learner interaction styles and tools, and methods to design accessible course materials. It provides the educator with not only a working vocabulary but also with strategies and implementation methods for ensuring accessible content in online learning.

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