Measuring the Impact of the Blackboard System on Blended Learning Students

Thamer Alhussain

doi:10.14569/ijacsa.2017.080341

Abstract

With the advantages of using learning management systems (LMS) such as Blackboard in the educational process, assessing the impact of such systems has become increasingly important. This study measures the impact of the Blackboard system on students at Saudi Electronic University (SEU) in order to help improve the quality of existing learning environment. For this assessment and measurement, the IS-Impact Measurement Model is used, since it is the most comprehensive model that is valid in the context of this study. The results of this paper indicate how Blackboard is influencing individual performance. It concludes that the use of the Blackboard system has a positive impact on individuals.

Highlights

The rapid growth of information and communication technologies provides unique opportunities for e-learning to improve the educational process
Leaning management systems (LMS), which are known as virtual learning environments (VLE) or learning platforms, enable educational institutions “to develop electronic learning materials for students, to offer these courses electronically to students, to test and evaluate the students electronically, and to generate electronically student databases in which student results and progress can be charted” [2, p. 2]
This research is situated within the field of information systems, and measures the impact of the Blackboard system adopted at Saudi Electronic University (SEU)

Summary

INTRODUCTION

The rapid growth of information and communication technologies provides unique opportunities for e-learning to improve the educational process. Given the value of LMS, assessing the success and impact of LMS has become increasingly important to improve the quality of the educational process, especially in view of the fact that many studies, such as Aceto et al [3], Wang et al [4], and Alkhalaf [5], highlight the need for measuring and evaluating e-learning systems. This research is situated within the field of information systems, and measures the impact of the Blackboard system adopted at Saudi Electronic University (SEU). This study uses the IS-Impact Measurement Model [1] to assess the impact of the Blackboard system on students in order to help improve the quality of the existing learning environment at SEU as the only university in Saudi Arabia that has adopted a blended learning style.

BLACKBOARD AS A LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

INDIVIDUAL IMPACT

METHODOLOGY

RESULTS

VIII. CONCLUSION