PERCEIVED BENEFITS, CHALLENGES AND LEVEL OF IMPLEMENTATION OF LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) AMONG STAFF AND STUDENTS IN DELTA STATE TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

This study examined the benefits, challenges and level of implementation of Learning Management System (LMS) in Delta State tertiary institutions. A total of six research questions and nine null hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted the descriptive survey method and an ex-post facto research design. The population of the study comprised all students and academic staff of tertiary institutions in Delta State. The sample size for the study comprised 323 academic staff and 380 students. The sampling techniques that were used for the study are proportionate stratified and convenience sampling techniques. The instrument used to collect data in this study is a questionnaire. The questionnaire was face and content validated by experts while Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient was used to estimate the reliability of the instrument. Mean, Standard Deviation and Independent samples t-test were used to analyse the data. The findings of the study revealed that the benefits of the learning management system as perceived by academic staff of tertiary institutions in Delta State is high; that there is a significant difference between the perception of staff and students on the benefits of the Learning Management System in tertiary institutions in Delta State; that no significant difference was found between the perception of male and female staff on the benefits of the Learning Management System in tertiary institutions in Delta State; that the benefits of the Learning Management System as perceived by students of tertiary institutions in Delta State is high; and that there is no significant difference between the perception of male and female students on the benefits of the Learning Management System in tertiary institutions in Delta State. The study recommended amongst others, that management should conduct pragmatic seminars and workshops to educate students and staff about the use of the LMS and the benefits they stand to gain in using the LMS for their academic activities.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0006/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>