Moodle Learning Management System Utilization Assessment: Lenses on Its Accessibility, Security, and Usability

Abstract

This study portrays the respondents’ profile in assessing Moodle utilization, particularly its features, accessibility, security, and usability. This also adopted quantitative data collection and analysis methods, specifically descriptive data analysis. The data were collected thru an online survey using a researcher-made instrument, that is, the survey questionnaire from the population of the College of Education, Rizal Technological University, Philippines, with a purposive sampling for the selection of respondents. The study employed weighted mean as the tool in the statistical treatment for parts 1-2 questionnaires and Inductive/Deductive processes of qualitative thematic analysis for the part 3 questionnaire. The findings indicated that the Moodle features are for proficient users with smartphones/tablets who prefers to stay at home. Regarding the extent of Accessibility, the respondents are navigating Moodle 3-5 times a week for two years. At the same time, the Security and Usability utilization of Moodle was rated as Likely by the respondents, which means that the respondents found it to be very efficient and successful. Offering training that goes beyond knowing how to use technology and addresses the effectiveness and efficiency of teaching and learning with technology is one of the recommendations for schools adopting Moodle