Impact of Personal and Environmental Factors on the Effectiveness in Academic E-Learning Systems; A Case Study: E-Learning System of The University of Sistan and Baluchestan

The success of e-learning systems in Tanzania relies on various factors that influence its measurement. Examples of the key factors include trust, environmental factors, and the university readiness. However, influence of these factors towards e-learning systems is not clear. Understanding their impacts and significance helps decision makers and stakeholders in making informed decisions on how to handle them. This study modifies the information systems (IS) success model whereby it adopts 12 factors that had been suggested by this author in his previous study conducted in Open University of Tanzania (OUT) in 2017. A sample of 1,005 students from eight universities in Tanzania was collected. A structural equation modelling was used in data analysis. The results shows trust (T) has positive and significant impact on e-learning actual use (EAU) while environmental factors (EF) had positive and significant impacts on e-learning actual use and perceived benefits, and at the same time, university readiness had a positive and significant impact on perceived benefits (PB).

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PENINGKATAN KINERJA SISTEM E-LEARNING DALAM PERSPEKTIF UNIVERSITAS 4.0 MENGGUNAKAN KERANGKA IT BALANCED SCORECARD

GEMA TEKNOLOGI ◽

10.14710/gt.v21i1.32467 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 42-48

Author(s):

Nadidah Ayu Syafitri ◽

Muhammad Izman Herdiansyah

Keyword(s):

Balanced Scorecard ◽

Future Orientation ◽

Learning Systems ◽

Learning System ◽

Corporate Contribution ◽

E Learning ◽

User Orientation ◽

The University ◽

Operational Excellence

Bina Darma University (UBD) as one of the university based information technology currently has been assisted by the use of IT in implementing its strategy. University 4.0 is a university that makes students as a learning center and assisted by the use of IT. UBD in conducting learning has been assisted by e-learning which is one of the benchmarks of 4.0 University perspectives. E-Learning implementation assists the learning process by students and lecturers. The performance of the e-learning system has not been measured. Measurements are performed to improve the quality of e-learning systems in the 4.0 university perspective. To perform analysis used the IT framework Balanced Scorecard consisting of four perspectives namely Corporate Contribution/Business Contribution, User Orientation, Operational Excellence and Future Orientation. The result of this research is an improved analysis of quality and strategies to improve the quality of e-learning systems in the 4.0 university perspective.

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Motivation Path between the Difficulties and Attitudes of Using the E-Learning Systems in the Jordanian Universities: Aajloun University as a Case Study

International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET) ◽

10.3991/ijet.v14i19.10551 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (19) ◽

pp. 26 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ghazi Hussein Shakah ◽

Ali Taha Al-Oqaily ◽

Fadi Alqudah

Keyword(s):

Technology Acceptance ◽

Learning Difficulties ◽

Study Data ◽

Learning Systems ◽

Learning System ◽

Technology System ◽

E Learning ◽

Motivation Level ◽

The Relationship

The E-learning systems are important for the universities due to the gained benefits from these systems. By using the E-learning system, the learning expenses can be reduced, the learning management would be improved, and the learning quality could be enhanced. Like any technology system, the students' motivation and positive attitude are success keys of the E-learning adoption by the universities. There are many difficulties faced by the students in using the E-learning system such as the technical difficulties, services difficulties, awareness, interactivity, and security concerns. This study aims to study the effects of the E-learning difficulties on the attitudes of using the E-learning systems through the path of students' motivation. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is adopted to construct the conceptual model in this study. This study considered the E-learning difficulties as independent factor, the mediating factor is the motivation of using the E-learning systems, and the dependent factor is the attitudes toward the using of the E-learning systems. Based on the constructed model, three research hypotheses are developed to test the relationship between the E-learning difficulties and motivation, between motivation and attitudes, and between difficulties and attitudes through the motivation. The quantitative data method using questionnaire is used to collect the study data. The data collected from 154 students from Ajloun University as a case study of Jordanian universities. The case study is selected due the experience of the students in using E-learning system called BigBlueButton. The questionnaire data were analyzed using AMOS tool in order to discover the direct and indirect paths between the study variables. The significant results show that there moderator effects of the students motivation on the relationship between the E-learning difficulties and the attitudes toward the using of these systems. The P-values is significant at p < 0.05 on the relationship between the study variables. Another important result is that the difficulties of E-learning such as technical, services, and interactivity should be avoided to improve the motivation level of using the E-learning systems. Also, the low motivation level lead to decrease the attitudes level toward the using of E-learning systems. The contribution of this study represented by fill the research gap of the motivation path on the relationship between the E-learning difficulties and attitudes. This study gives the university important details about the features of success implementations of E-learning systems.

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Sustainability of E-learning in Vietnam: The case study of FPT University

SHS Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/shsconf/202112407005 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 124 ◽

pp. 07005

Author(s):

Vu Minh Trang

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Environmental Economic ◽

Business Administration ◽

Learning System ◽

University Education ◽

Social Aspects ◽

Learning Method ◽

E Learning ◽

The University

This paper aims to analyze the sustainability of E-learning of the university education system in Vietnam, specifically FPT University, during the Covid 19 epidemic. In the case of FPT University in this research, the students and teachers and managers from the Business Administration department, who are already familiar with online learning methods, gave information about their perspectives about the sustainability of E-learning based on Environmental, Economic and Social aspects. Furthermore, the lecturers, students, and managers concluded the best sustainable learning method among Synchronous Asynchronous, and Blended Learning. Moreover, some recommendations to sustain E-learning are proposed to strengthen the E-learning system in Vietnam. Qualitative research is applied in this study to find out the sustainability of E-learning in Vietnam.

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The Future Prospects of E-learning: The View of the Apex Body of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in Sri Lanka

Journal of Education and Vocational Research ◽

10.22610/jevr.v2i2.24 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 42-48

Author(s):

Mohamed Hussain Thowfeek

Keyword(s):

Learning System ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Traditional Learning ◽

Early Implementation ◽

The Future ◽

Formal Policy ◽

Information And Communication ◽

E Learning ◽

The University

The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in higher education has created totally a new environment which is fundamentally different from the traditional learning methods. The objectives of the study were to get the view of the University Grants Commission (UGC) about e-learning system and to investigate the possibilities of formalizing its implementation in the universities in future. As it is an exploratory study, the case study method was deemed appropriate. The result of the study shows that the UGC is favorable on the implementation of a campus-wide e-learning system in all universities. Though there is no formal policy on the embarkation of e-learning mode so far, it encourages the universities to adopt the system. This paper has also highlighted the possible areas for the early implementation of the e-learning mode and other requirements that should be considered for the future adoption of e-learning system.

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Forming an e-learning Proposed Model. A Case Study of Palestine

Financial Internet Quarterly ◽

10.2478/fiqf-2021-0009 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 16-23

Author(s):

Haitham Jouda ◽

Maysara Abu Dan ◽

Ahmed Awaja ◽

Ahmad Tafish

Keyword(s):

Learning Systems ◽

International Standards ◽

Learning System ◽

Review Of Literature ◽

Technology Infrastructure ◽

Proposed Model ◽

E Learning ◽

Palestinian Universities ◽

Over Time

Abstract Nowadays, e-learning systems play an important role in our life; they help instructors in the process of teaching and help the students and learners to access knowledge. e-learning is the concept that refers to the use of computerized and smart tools and designed systems in the learning process. Also, the interest in e-learning has started to increase dramatically, and researchers everywhere have become more interested in how to develop e-learning in all aspects. Therefore, the aim of this study is to present a model that includes the most important necessary variables required to provide and implement e-learning systems according to international standards for the students of Palestinian universities. This study undertook an in-depth review of literature concerning the success of e-learning implementation and focusing on the aspects of technology, infrastructure, scientific materials and services provided. The proposed model in this study will be the first building block that universities can focus on in designing, building and developing their own e-learning system and will be a cornerstone and the basis in the development of e-learning in Palestine over time.

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Distance Learning Students’ Evaluation of E-Learning System in University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Journal of Education and Learning ◽

10.5539/jel.v6n4p324 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 324 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mefleh Qublan B Al-Juda

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Learning Systems ◽

Learning System ◽

Web Portals ◽

Clear Vision ◽

Perceptions Of Students ◽

Virtual Class ◽

E Learning ◽

Students Attitudes ◽

The University

This study evaluates the experiences and perceptions of students regarding e-learning systems and their preparedness for e-learning. It also investigates the overall perceptions of students regarding e-learning and the factors influencing students’ attitudes towards e-learning. The study uses convenience sampling in which students of the Education & Arts and Business Administration colleges were e-mailed the survey. Of the distributed questionnaires, 500 completed were received and analysed. The findings revealed that the majority of the sampled participants used and benefited from the e-learning system. The results also indicated that students underwent an adequate training program provided by the University on the use of e-learning. Furthermore, the results disclosed that participants reasonably received technical support when they used electronic cards on e-learning web portals. In addition, regression analysis found that only recorded lectures help to compensate for the virtual class, manuals, instructions and guidelines published at web portals, and the easiness of e-learning system provided by the University were statistically significant with the positive attitude towards the e-learning system. The findings provided a preliminary framework for future studies on e-learning systems across Saudi universities. The findings also suggest administrators, researchers, decision makers, and policy makers should properly plan, design, implement, and promote e-learning with a clear vision in Saudi Arabia.

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The Effectiveness Of The E-Learning Application: Impact Assessment Of The Quality

KnE Social Sciences ◽

10.18502/kss.v1i2.652 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 133

Author(s):

Peter Lengyel ◽

István Füzesi ◽

János Pancsira ◽

Gergely Ráthonyi

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Reliable Method ◽

Common Factor ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Learning Systems ◽

Learning System ◽

E Learning ◽

System Success ◽

The University

The success and the efficiency of e-Learning should be measured by a reliable method in order to use it effectively. Although, there are several studies about the success of e-Learning systems, only a few of them are about the measurement of this success within the institutions. There is a study of DeLone and McLean (2003) which examines the success of the introduction of e-Learning system with the help of ELSS model (e-Learning System Success).We made two questionnaires to evaluate the application of e-Learning at University of Debrecen, Faculty of Economics and Business. One of them was for the students and the other one asked the lecturers. The aim was to develop such questionnaires which are suitable for both the evaluation of the e-Learning’s quality and its economic benefits.The basis of the e-Learning’s quality questions was Wang’s article (2007), in which he measured the success of the e-Learning systems, therefore the questions of the students’ and the lecturers’ questionnaires were the same.The aim of this survey was to compare the opinions of the students and the teachers regarding the application of e-Learning. The role of the questionnaire for quality development is to give guidance for the University of Debrecen in the e-Learning application.We have used the Mann-Whitney test to evaluate the questionnaires of the students who use the e-Learning system. This method is used to compare the means of two groups in case of ordinal scales or not normally distributed variables. We have also used factor analysis and binominal logistic regression. We have examined whether the background variables manipulating the variables are possible to be developed on the basis of the answers. We used factor analysis to demonstrate this since it contracts the coherent factors into one common factor. Factor analysis is used to compress data and explore data structure. In most cases, factor analysis is used foremost in order to filter out multicollinearity.

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Securing E-Learning Systems

Information Security and Ethics ◽

10.4018/978-1-59904-937-3.ch144 ◽

2008 ◽

pp. 2139-2148

Author(s):

Michelle Ramim ◽

Yair Levy

Keyword(s):

Cyber Attacks ◽

Point Of View ◽

Learning Systems ◽

Learning System ◽

The Internet ◽

Sensitive Information ◽

Cyber Attack ◽

Policies And Procedures ◽

E Learning

The growing use of e-learning systems has been documented by numerous studies (Levy, 2005). Yet in spite of this enormous growth, little attention has been given to the issue of security of e learning systems both in research and in practice. Security of e-learning systems has a unique challenge as these systems are accessed and managed via the Internet by thousands of users over hundreds of networks. However, the Internet can pose security threats such as unauthorized access, hacking/cracking, obtaining sensitive information, and altering data and configuration, as well as enabling academic misconduct incidents (Freeh, 2000; Ramim, 2005; Sridhar & Bhasker, 2003). At the same time, cyber attacks have proliferated significantly in recent years. As a result, proper IT policies and procedures, in particular ones related to security of information systems, have become critical for organizations. This case study was written from the IS consultant’s point of view and addresses the issues related to insider cyber attacks combined with novice IT management knowledge in a small university. After a year of substantial growth to its online learning program, the university in this case study experienced a devastating event that halted all academic activities enabled by the institution’s e-learning system. This case reveals that internal cyber attack as well as lack of proper IT policies and procedures all resulted in multiple instances of damage to the e-learning system. The case provides detailed documentation on the security audit performed as well as stimulation for class discussions on actions to be taken as a result of the insider’s cyber attack. Additionally, this case study attempts to provide a starting point on discussions in the area of security related to e-learning systems. It is hoped that this case study will stimulate discussions among practitioners and researchers related to e-learning systems security, and that it will help prevent such incidents from occurring at other academic institutions.

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Understanding Student’s Learning & e-Learning Style Before University Enrollment: A Case Study in Five High Schools / Sulaimani-KRG

Kurdistan Journal of Applied Research ◽

10.24017/science.2017.3.21 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 161-166

Author(s):

Mazen Ismaeel Ghareb ◽

Sazgar Hamameen Karim ◽

Zanyar Ali Ahmed ◽

Jamal Kakbra

Keyword(s):

Learning Style ◽

Learning System ◽

School Students ◽

Applied Model ◽

Learning Framework ◽

System A ◽

Basic Issue ◽

E Learning ◽

The University

In spite of the advantages of e-learning which have been talked about in different past researches; it is a basic issue to better understand the reasons why a few numbers of students have been disappointed with the e-learning background. Along these lines, these examinations of the researches among students are fulfillment, behavioral goals, and the adequacy of the conventional learning framework that KRG utilizes with worldwide using of e-learning system. A total of 500 secondary school students of 11 and 12 grades was surveyed using a standard survey of questionnaires. The outcomes demonstrated that apparent self-viability is a basic factor that impacts students' fulfillment with the e-learning framework and shows how the customary framework has numerous disadvantages. Seen convenience and saw fulfillment both add the student’s behavioral expectation to utilize the e-learning framework. Besides, e-learning viability can be affected by multimedia guideline, intuitive learning exercises, and e-learning framework quality. This examination proposes an applied model for student’s fulfillment, behavioral aim, and viability of utilizing the e-learning framework before enrolling in the university.

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