scholarly journals Learning Management System (LMS) Use with Online Instruction

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 68
Author(s):  
Vaughn Malcolm Bradley
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Academic Progress ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Classroom Environments ◽  
Online Classroom ◽  
Inclusive Learning ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Learning Management

Learning Management Systems (LMS) reinforce the learning process through online classroom environments. A standard LMS supports an inclusive learning environment for academic progress with interceding structures that promote online collaborative-groupings, professional training, discussions, and communication among other LMS users. Instructors should balance active learning with the use of LMS technological resources and the use of guidelines from the qualified curriculum. An LMS allows instructors to facilitate and model discussions, plan online activities, set learning expectations, provide learners with options, and assist in problem-solving with processes for decision making. An Instructor’s presence within an LMS creates an engaging learning environment. Students can retain their autonomy, enthusiasm, and motivation with LMS use. Stakeholders of the educational community must find scientific studies to support their contributions in LMS platforms to assist scholars in learning mathematics and other academic subjects.

Using Learning Management Systems to Promote Online Instruction

2020 ◽  
pp. 123-150
Author(s):  
Vaughn Malcolm Bradley
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Academic Progress ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Online Classroom ◽  
Learner Engagement ◽  
Inclusive Learning ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Learning Management

Learning management systems (LMS) reinforce the learning process through online classroom environments. A standard LMS supports an inclusive learning environment for academic progress with interceding structures that promote online collaborative-groupings, professional training, discussions, and communication among other LMS users. Instructors should balance active learning with the use of LMS technological resources and the use of guidelines from the qualified curriculum. As Murcia stated regarding online environments in 2016, instructors can use an LMS to facilitate and model discussions, plan online activities, set learning expectations, provide learners with options, and assist in problem-solving and decision making, supporting learner engagement through their presence in the LMS; facilitators allow students to retain their autonomy, enthusiasm, and motivation. It is vital that stakeholders of the educational community find scientific studies to support their contributions in LMS platforms to assist scholars in learning mathematics and other academic subjects

scholarly journals Open Social Learning y educación superior. Oportunidades y retos

2012 ◽  
Vol 60 ◽  
pp. 191-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inés Gil-Jaurena ◽  
Daniel Domínguez Figaredo
Keyword(s):  
Social Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Educación Superior ◽  
Personal Learning ◽  
Educacion Superior ◽  
Personal Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
Modelo Pedagógico

El texto que se presenta analiza la potencialidad del Open Social Learning (osl), aprendizaje social abierto, en la educación superior a distancia. Tras comentar algunos aspectos acerca de las herramientas tecnológicas más extendidas en este ámbito, como son los sistemas de gestión de recursos (lms por las siglas en inglés de learning management systems), se revisa el concepto de osl y sus rasgos más relevantes: la noción de abierto, el carácter social y la centralidad del aprendizaje; se repasan las oportunidades que ofrece para facilitar aspectos como la generación de entornos personales de aprendizaje (ple por personal learning environment); la creación de comunidad; la validación colectiva de los contenidos, etc. Sin embargo, la implantación del osl genera reticencias y presenta retos para su integración en los sistemas de educación superior, retos que también se analizan y que se encuentran ligados, fundamentalmente, a la gestión del proceso de cambio del modelo pedagógico y a la evaluación de los aprendizajes.

Preparing the Online Classroom

2019 ◽  
pp. 221-244
Author(s):  
Bethanie L. Hansen
Keyword(s):  
Online Teaching ◽  
Community Of Inquiry ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Organizational Strategies ◽  
Online Classroom ◽  
Fourth Section ◽  
Course Grades ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
Teacher Presence

In the fourth section, Preparing, Teaching, and Ending the Course, readers will be guided through all aspects of online teaching chronologically, from preparing the classroom prior to the first day through posting final course grades. The teaching chapter focuses on the community of inquiry and clear teacher presence, and strategies are presented with which to meet the needs of students in diverse circumstances. Special attention is given to routines, efficiency strategies, and tips for working with students in various circumstances. A brief discussion of various learning management systems and organizational strategies is included to guide educators in their work for multiple institutions or in multiple online formats.

Maximizing Learning Management Systems to Support Mathematical Problem Solving in Online Learning

2021 ◽  
pp. 004005992199673
Author(s):  
Ling Zhang ◽  
Haidee A. Jackson ◽  
Tiffany L. Hunt ◽  
Richard Allen Carter ◽  
Sohyun Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Cognitive Activity ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Mathematical Problem Solving ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Inclusive Learning ◽  
Learning Management

Mathematical problem solving is a complex cognitive activity, which poses difficulties for students with and without disabilities in inclusive learning environments. With a variety of functions, Learning Management Systems (LMSs) have the potential to enhance personalized learning to meet the diverse needs of all students. This paper provides teachers guidance on using LMSs to implement evidence-based practices for math problem solving in an online learning environment. This paper introduced multiple functions commonly available in most LMSs, such as quiz, multimedia content editor, Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI), and learning analytics. Guidance is provided to teachers to leverage these features to maximize student learning experiences, such as engaging in multimedia learning activities, interacting with the teacher and peers, and receiving tailored feedback.

scholarly journals The eFundi learning management system as communication and relationship building instrument

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Mays ◽  
Magrita N. Wiggill
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Management System ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Management

Learning management systems (LMSs) are used by universities to support learning and teaching. Two-way communication and strong relationships can contribute to successful learning, however, LMSs are not generally viewed as an instrument to facilitate just that in an e-learning environment. The perceptions of lecturers and students on the eFundi LMS as communication and relationship building instrument was studied in this case by means of semistructured interviews and group-administered surveys. It was found that although students have a need for engaging in two-way communication with lecturers and costudents by means of the eFundi LMS and viewed it favourably as a relationship- building instrument, most lecturers did not make use of its interactive functionalities. Further research from a communication and relationship building perspective is therefore necessary to assure optimal LMS use in e-learning environments.

scholarly journals Student Opinions Regarding Microsoft Teams App used as an Educational Online Learning Environment During Pandemic Process

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 53-62
Author(s):  
Ezgi Pelin YILDIZ ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Online Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Management

With the emergence of smart phone applications and the continuous widespread use of the internet, Learning Management Systems have been used as educational online learning environment. Learning management systems have gained an important position worldwide as an e-learning system in different education institutions with the Covid-19 pandemic since 2020. These educational institutions include higher education. In this process, higher education institutions in continue to frequently use learning management systems such as Moodle, Blackboard, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Adobe Connect, Canvas, Advancity. In this context, it is important to evaluate these learning management systems, which are used with the transition to distance education during the pandemic process, in terms of different criteria. This context, in this study it is aimed to evaluate the Microsoft Teams app used within the scope of distance education by students in terms of different criteria. The study is an example of a case study within the scope of qualitative research. The study group of the research consists of 15 students studying at Vocational School of Technical Sciences in university. The opinions of the students about the app were taken through the interview form prepared by the researcher. As a result, when the opinions of the students are evaluated in general, they found the app effective in terms of student-student, student-teacher two-way interaction and also it has been demonstrated that they have problems with some technical issues

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.

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