Development Of Learning Management System Research Articles

To use or not to use? SDM utilisation in the development of LMS in South Africa

Purpose – The purpose of this study was to determine if Systems Development Methodologies (SDMs) are being utilised effectively in the development of Learning Management Systems (LMSs) in South Africa. With e-learning being a critical component of modern educational systems, it has become essential to ensure that LMSs of a high standard are being developed. In the field of SDMs, much research has been done and the value of SDMs is proven and documented. To enhance the chances of developing LMSs of outstanding quality, it is crucial that SDMs are applied efficiently, as they can have a significant impact on the development process. Design/methodology/approach – A positivistic research approach was followed. By utilising a survey as the main research method, quantitative data were generated. By statistically analysing the dataset, meaningful results were obtained. Findings – This study shed some light on how LMS procurement and development is being done in South Africa and revealed that the use of open-source systems currently exceeds the use of proprietary systems. The results of the research showed that SDMs (e.g. Rapid Application Development) are being used effectively in the development of e-learning systems. Strong relationships exist between many of the SDM factors identified (e.g. performance expectancy and the perceived support of the methodology) and the quality and productivity of the development process. This, in turn, has a strong influence on the impact SDMs have on the quality of LMSs. Originality/value – The study made a contribution to the discipline of information systems and, more specifically, LMSs, by providing insights with regard to the factors affecting the use and effectiveness of SDMs in developing LMSs. As far as could be ascertained, this study generated the first empirical data on the procurement and development of LMSs in South Africa.

Towards Model-Based User Interface Development of e-Learning Management Systems

The article discusses the need for a methodology to support the development of learning management systems. The Web browser has been the traditional way to access such system but emerging technologies presents new challenges. The problem is not just on the technology to support the learning process but also the lack of design knowledge to assist teachers to create content taking into account both the heterogeneity of the learning content and students. These issues are discussed and a proposal is presented to address them.

ЕКСПЕРИМЕНТАЛЬНА ПЕРЕВІРКА ЕФЕКТИВНОСТІ МЕТОДИКИ ВИКОРИСТАННЯ СИСТЕМИ «АГАПА» У НАВЧАННІ СИСТЕМНОГО ПРОГРАМУВАННЯ БАКАЛАВРІВ ПРОГРАМНОЇ ІНЖЕНЕРІЇ

У статті описано основні етапи дослідно-експериментальної роботи з розробки системи управління навчанням «Агапа» та методики її використання за комбінованою формою організації навчання. Експериментальне впровадження розробленої методики показало, що організація навчального процесу з системного програмування бакалаврів програмної інженерії за моделлю комбінованого навчання з використанням системи «Агапа» сприяє підвищенню рівня навчальних досягнень. Подано перевірку достовірності отриманих результатів методами математичної статистики, зроблено висновки щодо подальших напрямів розвитку дослідження.

Knowledge Management Tools Supporting Education

Knowledge management tools are becoming a significant component in the development of learning management systems. This paper examines recent research in the application of KM systems and tools to the academic environment. Organizational and technical factors that contribute to or inhibit the increased use of these tools are discussed. The applications that make up learning management systems are categorized and discussed using the n-tier distributed application architecture as a model for the structuring of the systems. The discussion of the systems in the literature suggests that the n-tier architecture is a good method for analyzing the systems. Suggestions for further research are made.