Student Satisfaction in Using a Learning Management System (LMS) for Blended Learning Courses for Tertiary Education

Abstract

Abstract: This study aims to investigate factors associated with students’ satisfaction with using LMS - UNIEC Virtual in blended learning courses in UNITAR International University, Kelana Jaya. Three factors; perceived ease of use (PEOU), facilitating conditions, and interaction are selected as independent variables in this study. This research was designed using a quantitative method with 17 closed-ended items questions with a 5-Likert scale and one open-ended question. The questionnaire was developed and modified from a published instrument and previous literature. 70 students were selected from Semester 3, Faculty of Education and Humanities by using cluster sampling. From the data analysis using Spearman Coefficients, there is a statistically significant correlation between facilitating conditions, perceived ease of use, and interaction on student satisfaction on using LMS. Results showed that in perceived ease of use (PEOU), participants agreed that they can easily access UNIEC Virtual features without any training and were confident of their computer skills to perform the task on UNIEC Virtual. As for the facilitating conditions, results showed that the students were able to navigate through the items on the website interface without difficulty. On the other hand, students suggested having a tutorial on how to use UNIEC integrated features, such as Office365 mail. Regarding the facilitating conditions, the students feel that course notes, forums, and assignments on UNIEC Virtual helped them to achieve a better learning outcome. They enjoyed participating in the discussion forum as well as creating ways to interact with the course mates and lecturers.
 
 Keywords: UNIEC Virtual, Learning Management System (LMS), blended learning, perceived ease of use (PEOU), facilitating conditions and interaction.