Abstract
The purpose of this research project is to explore the use of Blackboard Learning System (BLS) in enhancing interaction in online teaching and learning enviornment. This paper discusses the conceptual framework of Online Learning Interaction Continuum (OLIC) which explains the five levels of interactions. The OLIC was conceptualized as a result of a qualitative case study conducted at one of the university in Malaysia. The OLIC model consists of five levels of interaction beginning with level 1, the lowest level through level 5, the highest level. The levels are lecturer-interface interactions, lecturer-content interactions, lecturer-support interactions, learner-interface interactions and lecturer-context interactions. They state the challenges faced in the interactions such as facilities, time, knowledge and skill and policies and procedures, participation, interest, online instructional strategies and content. The research project demonstrated the importance of the level of interactions to implement Learning Management System (LMS) in teaching and learning in the higher institutions of learning.
Highlights
Blackboard Learning System (BLS) is one of the commercially available Learning Management System (LMS) that provides the learning experience for lecturers or students to interact online
In the study of online interaction using Blackboard as the learning management system conducted at the university, the researcher was able to conceptualize a model known as the Online Learning Interaction Continuum (OLIC)
The result of the study is a conceptual model is known as Online Learning Interaction Continuum (OLIC)
Summary
Blackboard Learning System (BLS) is one of the commercially available Learning Management System (LMS) that provides the learning experience for lecturers or students to interact online. In the study of online interaction using Blackboard as the learning management system conducted at the university, the researcher was able to conceptualize a model known as the Online Learning Interaction Continuum (OLIC). The interaction continuum was conceptualized based on interaction theory of Hirumi (2002), Ally (2003) and Anderson (2003) and researcher own observation and involvement in the study. The model can be used as a guideline for planners to start and implement online learning using local or commercial LMS. The levels of interactions and interactivity in online learning were influenced by the Roger’s theory of innovations (1995). The use or non-use of instructional technology in this case LMS is attributed to the attributes of the innovation-adoption theory
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