Learning Management System Platform Research Articles

CHALLENGES IN ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS: FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HEARING-IMPAIRED UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND THEIR LECTURERS

The global COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant challenges in Turkey, as in many other countries, in the transition from face-to-face to online education at all levels of education. This shift has brought forth numerous obstacles, particularly for d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing (d/Dhh) university students. Hence, this research aims to identify the challenges encountered during online learning amidst the pandemic at the School for the Handicapped (SfH), the only institution in Turkey providing vocational higher education to hearing-impaired students. Conducted as a qualitative case study at the SfH, the research involved 20 hearing-impaired students and 19 faculty members as participants. Data obtained from the Mergen Anadolu Learning Management System platform, WhatsApp Platform and other platforms, was used for online education. Interviews, open-ended questionnaires, and the researcher’s journal were compiled and analyzed inductively. Findings from the study highlighted a multitude of challenges encountered in the online learning process, affecting both faculty members and students at the SfH. The challenges encountered by participants in online learning at the SfH were found to be related to difficulty in understanding lessons, lack of subtitles and sign language translation, difficulty accessing computers and software, Internet problems, low camera usage, low motivation, and lack of interaction. Keywords: covid -19 pandemic, case study, hearing impaired, online learning

LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

In order to revolutionize education, our research paper explores the development and implementation of a revolutionary Learning Management System (LMS). LMS platforms play a key role in contemporary education by acting as virtual centers of instruction. In this article, we examine the essential features of our learning management system (LMS), including content management and user authentication, which improve resource accessibility and expedite instructional procedures. By employing an agile development methodology, we made sure that stakeholders were included at every stage of the project's development. We also talk about the concrete advantages that our LMS provides, such better teaching results and an improved user experience. Our study highlights the transformative potential of our learning management system (LMS) in creating inclusive and stimulating learning environments for all students by highlighting the significance of technology in education. Keywords— Digital Education, Education Technology, Progress Tracking, Accessibility in Education, User Authentication

Literature Study: Using Schoology LMS in Physics Learning at Schools in Indonesia

Education in Indonesia has moved towards a broader digital approach. Information and communication technology development has encouraged many schools and educational institutions to look for new ways to integrate technology into teaching. One way is by utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS). One LMS platform that is quite widely used is Schoology. This research aims to find out how Schoology is used in physics learning in schools in Indonesia. The method used in this research is Systematic Literature Review (SLR), namely by finding, selecting, and synthesizing studies submitted for a specific question by following a systematic, transparent, and iterative process. Researchers chose 14 articles sourced from Google Scholar for analysis. These articles are grouped into certain groups to simplify the analysis process. This research found that the use of Schoology is quite good in facilitating physics learning in schools. However, Schoology should not be used in full, educators must play an active role so that students can still understand the material presented. Therefore, the learning method that is suitable for using Schoology in physics learning is the blended learning method. Keyword: LMS, Schoology, Physics Learning, Indonesian School

Place of forums in online communication through an LMS platform

Web 2.0 communication tools have great potential to support collaborative learning. However, it is essential to conduct research into how learners and teachers have experienced the use of new communication tools, such as discussion forums. In this contribution, our aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of a collaborative learning environment linked to a discussion forum in the context of e-learning. We examine the use of forums as a communication tool in learning contexts across four stages of the learning process via a Learning Management System (LMS) platform. We will focus on the specific integration and management of the forum at each stage, and how forums can be strategically and effectively integrated into each stage of the educational process, fostering constructive interaction and collaborative learning throughout.

Blended learning implementation of outcome-based education curriculum in learning management systems

This research explores the integration of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) into the curriculum through a blended learning approach within the Learning Management System (LMS) in secondary education. The study employs a systematic methodology, commencing with an in-depth literature review to establish a robust theoretical framework. The focused observational technique involves participant observation with student groups. The research aims to observe the direct implementation of outcome-based education through a blended learning platform, emphasizing student interactions and teaching effectiveness. The primary contribution of this study lies in discovering the implementation methods of outcome-based education on an LMS platform, which has a significant impact on integrating more effective assessment methods for student learning outcomes. The holistic approach of this study provides a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics and effectiveness of outcome-based curricula through blended learning in the Learning Management System in secondary education settings. The research findings indicate a success rate, demonstrating an average increase in student interest of 11.93122.

Customized Named Entity Recognition Using Bert for the Social Learning Management System Platform CourseNetworking

Customized Named Entity Recognition Using Bert for the Social Learning Management System Platform CourseNetworking

A Pilot Study on Comparison Of Workloads of Academicians Based On Working Periods During And Before The Covid-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected the world, changing people's social and working lives. As all educational institutions, especially higher education, suspended face-to-face education and switched to distance education. This change in working life has inevitably affected the working styles and workloads of academicians. In this context, it is aimed to reveal the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workloads of academicians due to their working periods. For this purpose, the one-year face-to-face education period before the COVID-19 pandemic and distance education during the pandemic period transaction data were compared. For this purpose, transaction data were compared to the one year of face-to-face education before the COVID-19 pandemic and distance education during the pandemic period. The data used for comparison were taken from the system logs of a learning management system platform that was used effectively during the pre-pandemic and pandemic period. Pre-pandemic and pandemic period data were examined in terms of variables such as transaction density, day, and time zone of transactions. As a result of the study, it was determined that during the pre-pandemic period, the processing intensity of the academicians was higher than the processing intensity on weekends. However, with the transition to distance education during the pandemic process, it has been determined that the difference between weekday and weekend processing intensity has disappeared at a high level. It has been determined that the working time has shifted to the later hours of the day, approximately one hour with the pandemic.

Investigating students' perception about LMS-based online examination practices

PurposeThis study aims to gain insights into how students perceive online examination practices and evaluation, as well as identify the key factors that impact their intentions toward online exams.Design/methodology/approachThis empirical study conducted in India utilized an online survey method between May 24 and June 14, 2022. The data were collected from 712 undergraduate and postgraduate students through a Google Docs questionnaire. Descriptive analysis, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), regression and reliability analysis were conducted to analyze the data.FindingsThere are many studies related to the adoption of online learning. However, there are limited studies that explore the adoption and acceptance of online examinations and evaluations. This paper intends to fill this gap and tries to highlight important factors influencing online examination usage by the students. Five important factors emerged in the study include “pedagogy, validity, reliability,” “practicality,” “security,” “facilitating condition” and “intention,” The study concludes that taking tests online is preferred for several reasons, including the perceived increased dependability of grades and the decreased cost, time and effort associated with taking exams.Research limitations/implicationsThis research explores students' perceptions of learning management systems (LMS)-based online exams and provides insights for students to better prepare and adapt. It assists policymakers in developing fair assessment policies and improving LMS platforms. The study contributes to the theoretical understanding of e-learning and calls for further research to enhance the effectiveness of online exams. It identifies gaps in existing literature and recommends larger sample sizes, broader representation, longitudinal data collection and conversational methods for future research.Originality/valueThis study shows increasing research on e-learning and online examinations, mostly using quantitative methods. The important variables for understanding students' perceptions of online exams are “pedagogy, validity, reliability,” “practicality,” “security,” “facilitating condition” and “intention.” Concerns raised include validity, fairness and security. Electronic exams are more suitable for formative evaluation, and validity, reliability, security and adaptability are key pillars for successful online testing.

EFEKTIVITAS PLATFORM LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BERBASIS WEB SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BLENDED LEARNING DALAM MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA

The study aims to determine how much the effectiveness of the Learning Management System Platform as a Blended Learning Media on Student Learning Motivation. This type of quantitative research is pre-experimental, the research design used is one group pretest postest. This research was conducted at SMKN 1 Kota Serang, with a population of X TKJ class totaling 78 people where the researchers previously conducted instrument trials, the researchers then conducted research through questionnaires., the sample in the study of X TKJ 1 class students as many as 38 people and data analysis was carried out by descriptive analysis test, hypothesis testing and n-gain test. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the data was normal and the results of the learning motivation questionnaire were 70.18% for the pretest and 90.26% for the posttest, while the results of the hypothesis test with the results of the Sig. value obtained was 0.000 <0.05 which means that the H0 hypothesis is rejected and the Ha hypothesis is accepted, supported by the n-gain test obtained of 0.67 (medium) for learning motivation. Based on the results of the pretest and posttest, hypothesis testing and n-gain test, it is concluded that the use of the Diriku Learning Management System platform as a Blended Learning-based learning media is effective on student learning motivation with moderate criteria.

Analysis of the factors affecting successful completion of asynchronous online learning programs

Within a year of its launch, the University of Moratuwa's open learning platform (open.uom.lk) has over 180,000 registered participants, providing free and open access to a series of asynchronous online courses in software development. Nearly 17,000 people have completed the two foundation courses: Python for Beginners and Web Development for Beginners. Considering the low overall completion rate compared to the total number of registered users, it is important to study the factors contributing to successful completion while promoting meaningful learning. To support the learning process, there are multiple activities like lecture videos, lecture notes, coding playgrounds, lecture slides, assessments, and discussion forums. Thus, this study investigates student behaviour to understand activities that are high in cognitive load and promote active engagement. The study is carried out using learning management system (LMS) user logs and feedback from completed and ongoing students. The elaborative logs with user activities and time stamps help identify the pace of completion by students with different capabilities and learning patterns. The study's findings will be useful to educators because they will be able to design similar LMS platforms that optimise student performance and promote effective learning outcomes. Furthermore, it would be useful to evaluate how students would manage the load in asynchronous online learning programs. Understanding how the learning and assessment activities are related to the completion of the course would enable predicting completion rates and times to properly plan for the employment opportunities for the successful learners.

Moroccan students’ acceptance and use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) platforms to enhance writing skills: Moulay Ismail University as a case study

Within this increasingly globalized world, technology integration in education has become a critical component of teaching and learning to prepare learners to face 21st-century challenges. Learning Management System (LMS) is a software application for administering, documenting, tracking, reporting, and delivering e-learning courses or training. LMS platforms offer a diverse learning environment that is highly interactive, dynamic, and nonlinear, making them appropriate for teaching writing, which is a crucial twenty-first-century skill. Using LMS in teaching writing skills can provide students with more opportunities to practice and develop their writing skills outside the classroom, thereby promoting learners' autonomy. Additionally, using LMS to teach writing skills can help address the challenges teachers face in the classroom, such as limited time and resources. LMS allows students to engage in writing activities at their own pace and in their own time, and teachers can monitor and assess their progress online. To this end, the study aims to explore the factors influencing the integration of Learning Management Systems (LMS) in teaching writing skills from the perspective of student acceptance and usage at the University of Moulay Ismail, Meknes. The study uses the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) as the theoretical framework to guide the research questions and hypotheses. The UTAUT model is widely used in technology acceptance research, and it identifies several factors that influence individuals' intention to use and actual usage of technology, including performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions. The result revealed that EE, PE, SI, and FC significantly impact student behavioral intention to accept and use LMS for writing improvement.

Modelling business intelligence technologies framework for analyzing academic performance from learning management systems (LMS)

<p><strong>Background: </strong>Learning analytics (LA) has been utilized to measure, collect, analyze, and report data regarding learners and their contexts, with the aim of understanding and optimizing the learning process. However, most universities having difficulties in identifying students’ academic performance and weaknesses in each subject throughout every semester. <strong>Methods:</strong> Therefore, to address this issue effectively, the integration of result in learning management systems (LMS) with business intelligence (BI) has been proposed. In this case study, power BI tools are used in Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) LMS platform known as knowledge and eLearning integrated platform (KeLIP) to analyze student performance. The three-layer business intelligence framework is applied, data source layer, data analytics layer and presentation layer. <strong>Results</strong><strong>:</strong> The successful implementation of the integrated LA system with business intelligence tools yielded valuable insights into students’ academic performance, facilitating informed decision-making within the academic environment. <strong>Conclusions:</strong> In conclusion, this system will assist lecturers in guiding learners’ academic progress and provide them with da-ta-driven insights into their students’ performance each semester, enabling learners to enhance their academic achievements as well as their involvement in co-curricular activities. Furthermore, the integration of LA will contribute to optimizing the learning system, teaching methods, and educational management in this new era of education.</p>

Transforming Teaching and Learning: Enhancing Teacher Competencies via Zoom Workshops and LMS in Lebak Regency

This research discusses strategies to enhance teacher competencies through workshop activities using Zoom media and a Learning Management System (LMS)-based platform in Lebak Regency. Workshops are an effective method for improving teacher competencies, and with the development of digital technology, the use of Zoom media and LMS can provide efficient and flexible solutions. Zoom media allows direct interaction among workshop participants, even when they are in different locations. Features such as group chat, video capabilities, and screen sharing facilitate discussions and collaboration among participants. Meanwhile, the use of an LMS platform enables structured access to learning materials, assignments, and online exercises. Teachers can access the materials anytime and anywhere, allowing them to learn according to their needs and available time. The methodology used in this research is literature review.

Application of Blended Learning as an Innovative Social Sciences Learning Innovation Effort After the Covid-19 Pandemic

The development of communication technology in education is very rapid, starting from the development of digital-based learning media to the use of the Learning Management System (LMS), and video conferencing applications that support distance learning. This article aims to describe the application of blended learning so that educators can be interested in applying the blended learning model. The article used literature study research with a mature and in-depth analysis to get results. The blended learning model is a learning model that integrates technology into the learning process. Besides that, this method also combines direct learning, distance learning and independent learning to produce pedagogic aspects that are continuous with one another. Blended learning can be implemented using various learning management system platforms such as Moodle, Schoology, Google Classroom, Edmodo.

Physics laboratory with smartphone: sound and light

We applied smartphone technology to deliver key concepts in light and sound in the Physics Laboratory course. We used the Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite app to demonstrate the spatial and material dependence of the sound intensity level and illuminance. Self-contained modules, which consist of instruction, handouts, and analysis, are provided on the University’s Learning Management System platform to allow students to perform self-directed study on the concept through self-exploration and collaborative experimental activity. This work provides an example of an alternative but potentially powerful learning ecosystem for the future.

IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTAINER ORCHESTRATOR MANAGEMENT IN LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The pandemic that started in 2019 made technology even more important. Accelerating digital adaptation and transformation in the education sector, namely the Learning Management System (LMS) is very helpful in the teaching and learning process. Various LMS platforms are widely used and developed by various agencies. Pradita University is also developing an LMS which is made with the node.js programming language and the next.js framework which can be accessed on the pradita.digital site. The choice of using the wrong technology can cause the problematic LMS that is used to become slow and heavy, to the point where it cannot be accessed. The use of technology with the hypervisior concept which was previously commonly used has various weaknesses. For this reason, the Pradita LMS was developed using container orchestrator technology and Rancher Kubernetes as container orchestrator management. By utilizing Rancher as a container orchestrator management, it can make it easier to use with a user friendly GUI. In this study aims to prove that the use of Rancher in improving the quality and performance of LMS Pradita. Among them by identifying system efficiency, providing better scalability, increasing the availability of Pradita LMS, Rancher is able to manage applications and containers used for Pradita LMS, and saving costs used in implementing physical devices. By using the experimental method applied in this study, the results of system efficiency testing and scalability testing carried out with a load of up to 200 users can run properly and efficiently, then the availability test proves that the LMS is still available even when there are workers who are not operating, and testing rancher management capabilities lead to conclusions Rancher runs optimally and uses resources efficiently in accordance with the objectives in this study.

Newly Proposed Student Performance Indicators Based on Learning Analytics for Continuous Monitoring in Learning Management Systems

E-learning platforms have become increasingly popular across various industries, with higher education institutions being among the primary adopters. Learning management systems (LMSs) have emerged as valuable tools that facilitate the management of learning and training processes while providing support for learning administration. However, LMS platforms often offer limited functionality for monitoring students’ instructional progress, which is essential for understanding how learners interact with courses and materials. As a result, identifying at-risk students, tracking their progress, and intervening when necessary can be challenging. The substantial amount of data generated by LMS platforms can be transformed into meaningful indicators that allow for monitoring learners’ progress and enhancing their self-regulation. Our research project focuses on developing a set of pedagogical indicators using learning analytics to monitor students’ progress. We present a case study where we tracked and monitored the progress of students in the Web Technologies course on the e-campus platform at Cadi Ayyad University (Morocco), using a set of student performance indicators (SPIs). The findings of this study suggest that employing SPIs can help faculty members identify underperforming students, project their progress, and anticipate those at risk, ultimately enabling them to provide timely interventions to support learners’ progress.

Penyediaan Materi Sederhana Perguruan Tinggi Sebagai Solusi Untuk Masyarakat Yang Tidak Dapat Melanjutkan Pendidikan Ke Jenjang Perguruan Tinggi

This community service is focused on compiling and simplifying higher education materials to help increase competitiveness in this 4.0 industrial era. This research is motivated by the large number of high school graduates who cannot continue their studies at university with financial limitations. The objectives to be achieved in this Community Service (PKM) activity include: A). Create an online learning system or E-learning from the Pupilfirst.com Open Source Learning Management System (LMS) platform. B). Compile and simplify college materials. Because in this study, the process of making or designing the system was not made from scratch, the researchers only described the system design using a Mind Map and Use Case. The Matkul E-learning system was created with the Pupilfirst.com Learning Management System (LMS) platform, which is an Open Source LMS platform that focuses on online learning for students, and the researchers conducted testing using the testing method, namely Browser Compatibility.
 
 Keywords: E-learning, LMS (Learning Management System), Open Source, Browser Compatibility.

Design of flipped classroom lesson in educational electronic environment of maritime higher education institutions

Online classes (due to COVID, and then because of the war in Ukraine) require the teacher to make constant changes and to use new forms and methods of learning so that students feel free and more independent. Such a learning model as the flipped class is a type of mixed learning, the peculiarity of which is that students work on new educational material at home and consolidate what they have learned in class by performing practical tasks on the topic. The research aims to describe the process of creation and implementation of flipped classroom lessons for ship engineering cadets of a modern maritime higher education institution. The following methods were used in the research: observation, study of practical experience, verification of creative works and application of tests. The example of a flipped classroom lesson on the Learning Management System platform MOODLE is presented in the article. The priority of such lessons is to redesign the learning model so that the cadets are familiar with new material before class. The set of examples of activities that motivate cadets to get ready before class are given. Fourth-year cadets of the ship engineering department of Kherson State Maritime Academy, Ukraine are the main participants of the experiment. The formation of competence regarding Maritime English using a flipped classroom was analysed. The article presents and substantiates the results of the experiment, confirming the positive influence of flipped classrooms on the communicative competence of future ship engineers. It is shown that, using the flipped classroom the teacher gets the opportunity to work with each student individually and immediately focus on the performance of practical tasks; each student can independently, at the necessary pace, review the material, which is available at any time (for those who attended the class, and for those who were absent for some reason). The practical significance of the article is that it demonstrates how the new pedagogical model allows for increased active learning opportunities for cadets of the ship engineering department.

Effective or Impractical? Discussing Students' Perceptions toward Learning Management Systems in English Language Learning

Learning Management System (LMS) platform is currently popularly used by universities or institutions as an e-learning platform based. Currently, it may be utilized successfully as a platform to engage students in a classroom context. This study aims to determine the use of the learning management system (LMS) in English language learning based on the analysis of students' perceptions and to establish whether the platforms used contributed to the learning goals in the English Department at Tadulako University. The research design utilizes the descriptive qualitative research method. The finding of the study indicated that learners expressed both sides of the usage of the LMS platform in English language learning; effective and impractical perception. It is effective because the LMS platform improved their comprehension, promoted independent learning, inspired students to complete all tasks and quizzes, and eventually allowed students to achieve good learning outcomes. Meanwhile, for impractical usage, the LMS platform has network instability and limited opportunity for real-time discussion and gets immediate feedback from lecturers. However, the benefits of the LMS platform outweigh its drawbacks.