Use Of E-learning Platform Research Articles

The Reality of the Use of E-learning platforms in the Algerian Educational System: A Survey Study of a Sample of Primary School Learners in 2023

This paper aims to identify the reality of the use of e-learning platforms in Algeria for the primary school level, through a sample of learners. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher conducted scientific interviews that served the questions and objectives of the study, answered by a sample of 100 learners. The researcher used the descriptive analytical approach to answer the study questions, where she concluded that there is a lack of use of e-learning platforms by learners due to the lack of the available platforms to meet their educational needs.

Student’s evaluation of the use of E-learning platform in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Strengths and weaknesses revealed by an online survey in 2022-2023

The present paper approaches, using a Google survey, the main aspects of the usage of the e-learning platform over the period of 2 years (2022-2023) as perceived by students of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Several aspects related to the way they use it, the perceived advantages of the usage of Moodle platform as well as some drawbacks are highlighted. Nowadays there is a relatively low degree of usage of the facilities, due to a limited understanding of the capabilities of such an application. Students are good indicators and might be promoters, along with the willingness of the management of the faculty for a better settling of the alternative and new didactical means imposed by the permanent and rapid development of the new learning environment imposed by e-sources.

Examining the Correlation between the Use of e-Learning Platforms' Tools and Instructors' Performance using A Bibliometric Study

Examining the Correlation between the Use of e-Learning Platforms' Tools and Instructors' Performance using A Bibliometric Study

Adoption and use of eLearning platforms by universities in developing countries: Evidence from Zimbabwe

Adoption and use of eLearning platforms by universities in developing countries: Evidence from Zimbabwe

Using WhatsApp as a medium of postgraduate instruction in a private university in Nigeria: fall-outs of the Covid-19 Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in a global lockdown and the cessation of all academic activities on-site. Higher education in Nigeria was not exempt, as a paradigm shift was required for university officials to explore non-conventional teaching methods to prevent students from wasting time and to keep them intellectually engaged. During the pandemic, our research examines how a private institution in Ede, Osun State, Nigeria, utilised the social networking platform WhatsApp for Ph.D. student seminars. The study obtained data from ten doctoral students in the Department of Library and Information Science at Adeleke University via online interviews. The difficulties faced by the students and the benefits of utilising ICT were highlighted. Due to the constant insecurity and poor road network in Nig eria, as well as the risk of long-distance travel, especially for postgraduate students who are not always resident on campus, we recommend the continued use of E-learning platforms in Higher Education Institutions as a solution to reducing transportation costs.

Awareness, Perception and Challenges of Use of E-Learning Platforms Among Students of Federal Polytechnic Ede During the Covid-19 Lockdown in Nigeria

Awareness, Perception and Challenges of Use of E-Learning Platforms Among Students of Federal Polytechnic Ede During the Covid-19 Lockdown in Nigeria

An Evaluation on the use of E-Learning Platforms during the COVID 19 Pandemic by Student Teachers and Lecturers at a Teacher Education Institution in Zimbabwe

An Evaluation on the use of E-Learning Platforms during the COVID 19 Pandemic by Student Teachers and Lecturers at a Teacher Education Institution in Zimbabwe

Teaching and Learning during COVID-19 Crisis: Faculty Preparedness and Factors Influencing the Use of E-learning Platform at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda

BackgroundTowards the beginning of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic spread worldwide and caused many schools to close. Many educational institutions transitioned from traditional face-to-face or blended to a total e-learning approach. The University of Rwanda rapidly shifted from a blended teaching and learning approach to a total e-learning approach. Thus,this study assessed the faculty preparedness and the factors influencing the use of e-learningplatforms at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences.MethodsThe study used a cross-sectional design. A web self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from 450 CMHS faculty from June to July 2020, with a response rate of 34.4% (n=155). SPSS was used to describe nominal variables with frequencies and percentages. Similarly, continuous variables were analyzed by calculating median and interquartile ranges. The Chi-Square and Man-Whitney tests were also computed using SPSS.ResultsThe majority of participants (93.7%) started using the e-learning approach, and 92.4% attended e-learning training. The top motivator for e-learning use was a personal interest in technology use (93.3%) and the leading barrier to using e-learning was the concern about access to students (77.1%).ConclusionThis study found that faculty preparedness was significantly associated with e-learning use. The leading motivator and barriers were a personal interest in technology use and concern about access to students, respectively.Rwanda J Med Health Sci 2022;5(2):189-202

Factors predicting University students' behavioral intention to use eLearning platforms in the post-pandemic normal: an UTAUT2 approach with 'Learning Value'.

The use of eLearning platforms has made it possible to continue the learning process in universities, and other educational institutions, during the Covid pandemic. Students’ acceptance of eLearning is important because it is associated with their engagement in the online teaching–learning environment. This study used the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2: Venkatesh et al., 2012) to determine the factors predicting the behavioral intention of university students' to use eLearning platforms in the post-pandemic era. UTAUT2 was extended to include the constructs ‘Learning Value’ and ‘Empowerment in Learning’. 314 students from different universities across Greece participated by completing an online questionnaire. Performance Expectancy, Social Influence, Hedonic Motivation, Learning Value and Habit had a significant impact on students’ intention to use eLearning platforms to learn, while Facilitating Conditions and Learning Value had a direct impact on actual use. The findings enhance the research applying the UTAUT2 model, with the Learning Value, for the investigation of students’ intention to use eLearning platforms in the post-Covid era. We suggest for Learning Value to be included in future research in an educational context.

The Significance of Adopting E-Learning in Institutions of Higher Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

The confirmation of the first case of the Covid-19 pandemic in Kenya on 13thMarch 2020 led to suspension of face-to-face learning and closure of all schools and institutions of higher learning. In order to avoid massive loss in the development of human capital with significant long-term economic and social implications, institutions of higher learning were asked to adopt alternative ways and means to face-to-face instructional methods to enable learning to continue. This study points out that E-Learning had been widely adopted by Institutions of higher learning worldwide prior to COVID-19 pandemic. To date Institutions of higher learning have continued to use E-Learning in a blended mode in order to reduce the potential of COVID-19 transmission. The development of Information Technology, acceptance of E-Learning system by learners and instructors, prior experience in the use of E-learning platforms and need for self directed learning are some of the factors that have accelerated the adoption of E-Learning by institutions of higher learning worldwide. The findings of this paper show that the adoption of E-Learning by institutions of higher learning has numerous benefits and advantages. This study recommends that institutions of higher learning should involve all stakeholders in the development and implementation of E-Learning systems, develop E-Learning policies, carry out capacity building and change management, avail continuous technical support to learners and educators so that e-Learning is widely accepted and adopted

E-learning system of teaching english language

The use of E-learning platforms for education in recent times has been on the rise. The purpose of this work is to provide an overview of the web application. This paper provides an overview of a web-based application as a result of the project titled “22nd Century English”. This is a web platform that arranges schedules and scheduled video conferences between students and lecturers. A lot of teachers especially English Teachers have extra time with which they can teach but without commitment, because of their commitment to their Teaching Institution. With the opportunity to handle freelance lessons through the developed application, teachers have the ability to earn extra income while helping other students outside their schools. This platform also helps students to learn English remotely without wasting time with traveling or intense commitment. Keywords: E-learning; English teaching; learn press; LMS. Keywords: LMS, learn press, e-learning, English teaching, efficiency of English learning;

The Use of e-Learning Platforms in a Lockdown Scenario—A Study in Latin American Countries

Recently, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Universities have been subject to a radical change, as they were forced to rapidly and massively shift from residential to online education. In this scenario, e-learning, which has been studied for several years, has attracted an unprecedented attention and revealed many advantages and disadvantages, thus feeding a debate about its efficacy. In an attempt to contribute to such debate, a study in different Latin-American countries has been conducted, in order to understand teachers’ and students’ perceptions about the experienced online setting during the lockdown. This paper describes the results of this preliminary study and reflects on factors that need to be improved to increase the quality of online education.

Determining Factors Affecting the Acceptance of Medical Education eLearning Platforms during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Philippines: UTAUT2 Approach.

eLearning has been the medium of delivery of medical educational institutions to address the scarcity of medical professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) was extended to determine the factors affecting the acceptance of eLearning platforms to medical education in the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 360 medical students voluntary participated and answered an online questionnaire that consisted of 40 questions. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) indicated that performance expectancy was found to have the highest effect on behavioral intention, which was followed by learning value and instructor characteristics. A high behavioral intention was found to affect the actual use of eLearning platforms. Interestingly, social influence and habit were found not to be significant to behavioral intentions. This study is the first study that has explored the acceptance of eLearning platforms among medical students in the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings can be a theoretical guideline of the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines for eLearning platforms. Finally, the framework would be very valuable for enhancing the open innovation in eLearning platforms in medical fields worldwide.

The Relationship between Self-Confidence, Self-Efficacy, Grit, Usefulness, and Ease of Use of eLearning Platforms in Corporate Training during the COVID-19 Pandemic

This exploratory study contributes to the understanding of self-confidence as a predictor of self-efficacy, ease of use, and usefulness of eLearning platforms in corporate training. The present research explored the relationship among the employees’ beliefs regarding self-confidence, grit, ease of use, self-efficacy, and usefulness of eLearning platforms in their workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic. In total, 307 responses from Romanian employees who used eLearning platforms in corporate training (females = 60.3%, males = 39.7%, age range of less than 24 years (12.1%) to over 55 years (6.2%)) were exploited for research. Data were analyzed through a path analysis model. Results indicate that grit (i.e., consistency of interest), self-efficacy, and perceived ease of use of eLearning platforms were considerably directly influenced by the self-confidence variable. Usefulness was directly influenced by the ease of use and was indirectly influenced by self-confidence. Mediation analysis indicated that full mediation occurs only through the ease of use of eLearning platforms variable in the relationship between self-confidence and usefulness. A unit increase in self-confidence will increase the expected value of grit by 0.54 units (t = 8.39, p < 0.001), will indirectly increase the expected value of usefulness through ease of use by 0.15 units (t = 2.39, p = 0.017), and will increase the expected value of self-efficacy by 0.53 units (t = 6.26, p < 0.001). In addition, perceived ease of use of eLearning platforms in corporate training fully mediated the relationship of usefulness regressed on self-confidence (β = 0.20, t = 2.51, p = 0.012). These novel results reveal the contributions of self-confidence, consistency of interest as a grit dimension, and ease of use of eLearning platforms in predicting lifelong learning solutions, which improve business outcomes. The related investigation and consequences were further considered.

IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON E-LEARNING AT HIGHER EDUCATION IN INDIA

In the present study, researchers attempt to find out “Impact Of COVID-19 on E-learning At Higher education in India.” Present the study focuses on descriptive Exploratory research. Information is collected are various websites, journals, and reports of government agencies. During the covid-19 pandemic situation e-learning teaching method is the main alternative teaching method of the Indian higher education system. The main objective of the study to find out how many e-learning platforms, use of e-learning platforms, government develop the elearning platform. Effects of the institution, teachers, and students of e-learning platform of higher education in India during the COVID-19 situation. Use of various e-learning platform during COVID-19 situation such as e-learning platform: Zoom, Google-Meet, WhatsApp, Telegram, YouTube, Google Classroom, Unacademy, synchronous learning, Blended learning PDF files created application, BYJU’S, UMANG Application, etc. Finding of the study positive effect of elearning platform on the institution, teachers, and student. And Educational Institutions, Teachers, and Students have problems faced in E-learning used for higher education in India. Vidya Daan, YUKTI, Bharat podhe online is developed by the Indian government.

Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education during the Coronavirus Pandemic: Students’ Perspective

The research focuses on identifying the way in which Romanian universities managed to provide knowledge during the Coronavirus pandemic, when, in a very short time, universities had to adapt the educational process for exclusively online teaching and learning. In this regard, we analyzed students’ perception regarding online learning, their capacity to assimilate information, and the use of E-learning platforms. An online survey based on a semi-structured questionnaire was conducted. Data was collected from 762 students from two of the largest Romanian universities. The results of the research revealed that higher education institutions in Romania were not prepared for exclusively online learning. Thus, the advantages of online learning identified in other studies seem to diminish in value, while disadvantages become more prominent. The hierarchy of problems that arise in online learning changes in the context of the crisis caused by the pandemic. Technical issues are the most important, followed by teachers’ lack of technical skills and their teaching style improperly adapted to the online environment. However, the last place was assigned by students to the lack of interaction with teachers or poor communication with them. Based on these findings, research implications for universities and researchers are discussed.

Attitudes of faculty members towards using learning management system "desire2learn" in learning

This research aims to investigate faculty members' attitudes towards using learning management system "Desire2Learn" (D2L) at Umm Al-Qura University (UQU) in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In addition, it examines the impact of some personal and organizational variables on the faculty members' attitudes. The paper aims as well to identify the principal obstacles that limit their use of eLearning platform (Desire2Learn). To achieve these aims, a descriptive analysis methodology was used in this research, and the research sample consists of 160 participants that were selected randomly from various faculties at the university. The sample participants are asked to complete a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire to gather the required data. Validity and reliability of the questionnaire were guaranteed. The research results revealed positive attitudes of the faculty members at UQU towards eLearning platform (D2L), although it has not activated enough yet. Results also indicated there are differences of statistical significance level (0.05) in the attitudes of faculty members towards using LMS "D2L" due to the colleges classification, whether they are humanities, scientific or medical colleges. However, there are significant statistically differences in faculty members' attitudes with respect to using D2L which are found in favor of males than females and the scientific colleges whose faculty members are more desire to use the learning management system than those in the humanities colleges. The results revealed that the most important obstacles are the administrative and academic obstacles which is ranked first, followed by the physical obstacles and the personal obstacles exist at the final. The research findings help stakeholders and decision makers at higher education to take into account the implication of designing more e-courses to fulfill the needs of faculty member and activate the LMS usage to increase the efficiency of eLearning. The contribution of this research is clarified to direct faculty members' practice in various learning activities environment that lead to a successful implementation of eLearning platform and afford the stakeholders better understanding to promote positive attitudes and effective use toward LMS.

دراسة مقارنة لاتجاهات أعضاء هیئة التدریس والطلاب بجامعة الأزهر نحو استخدام منصات التعلم الإلکترونیة فی ضوء أزمة فیروس کورونا (COVID-19). A Comparative Study of the Attitudes of Faculty Staff Members and Students at Al-Azhar University towards the Use of E-Learning Platforms in the Light of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

هدفت الدراسة الحالية إلى التعرف على اتجاهات أعضاء هيئة التدريس مقارنة باتجاهات الطلاب بجامعة الأزهر نحو استخدام منصات التعلم الإلکترونية، وتحديد أثر التخصص (شرعي – إنساني – عملي)، في هذه الاتجاهات، وکذلک أثر التفاعل بين الفئة (أعضاء هيئة التدريس – الطلاب) والتخصص (شرعي – إنساني – عملي)، في الاتجاهات نحو استخدام منصات التعلم الإلکترونية، ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة تم بناء مقياس للتعرف على تلک الاتجاهات لدى أعضاء هيئة التدريس والطلاب، وقد صمم المقياس وفقا لطريقة ليکرت ذات الخمسة مستويات، وقد تکونت عينة الدراسة من (692) طالبا وعضو هيئة تدريس، من التخصصات العملية والشرعية والإنسانية بجامعة الأزهر، وتم التوصل إلى مجموعة من النتائج تمثلت في: وجود فرق دال إحصائيا عند مستوى (0.05) بين المتوسط الملاحظ لدرجات أفراد العينة ککل على مقياس الاتجاه نحو استخدام منصات التعلم الإلکترونية، والمتوسط الافتراضي للاتجاه المحايد نحو استخدام المنصات وذلک لصالح المتوسط الملاحظ لدرجات أفراد العينة، وبناء عليه تم التوصل إلى أن اتجاه أفراد العينة ککل نحو استخدام منصات التعلم الإلکترونية جاء في المستوى الإيجابي، کذلک توصلت الدراسة إلى وجود فرق دال إحصائيا عند مستوى (0.05) بين متوسط درجات أعضاء هيئة التدريس ومتوسط درجات الطلاب على مقياس الاتجاه نحو استخدام منصات التعلم الإلکترونية يرجع إلى اختلاف مستوى الفئة (أعضاء هيئة التدريس – الطلاب) وذلک بصرف النظر عن نوع التخصص، وذلک لصالح أعضاء هيئة التدريس؛ أما بالنسبة لتحديد أثر التخصص فقد جاءت النتائج لصالح أفراد العينة ذوي التخصص العملي بصرف النظر عن الفئة، وأخيرا توصلت الدراسة إلى عدم وجود فروق دالة إحصائيا عند مستوى (0.05) بين متوسطات درجات أفراد العينة على مقياس الاتجاه نحو استخدام منصات التعلم الإلکترونية ترجع إلى تأثير التفاعل بين مستوى الفئة (أعضاء هيئة التدريس – الطلاب) ونوع التخصص (شرعي – إنساني – عملي). This study aimed to identify the attitudes of faculty staff Members compared to those of students at Al-AzharUniversity towards the use of electronic learning platforms, and the impact of specialization (legal - humanitarian - practical) on these attitudes. It also aimed to investigate the effect of the interaction between the category (faculty staff - students) and the specialization (Legal - human - practical), in the attitudes towards the use of electronic learning platforms. For achieving the goals of the study, a scale was designed according to the five-level Likert method to identify these attitudes among faculty staff members and students. The study sample consisted of (692) students and faculty members from the practical, legal and humanitarian specializations at Al-AzharUniversity. The results were as follows: there is a statistically significant difference at the level of (0.05) between the observed average of the scores of the sample members as a whole on the scale of the attitude towards using electronic learning platforms, and the default average for the neutral attitude towards the use of platforms in favor of the observed average of the scores of the sample members, and accordingly it was concluded that the tendency of the sample members as a whole towards using electronic learning platforms was at the positive level. Moreover, there is a statistically significant difference at the level of (0.05) between the average grades of faculty members and the average score of students on the scale of the attitudes towards the use of electronic learning platforms due to the difference in the level of the category (faculty members - students), regardless the type of specialization, in favor of faculty staff members. Regarding the effect of specialization, the results were in favor of the sample members with practical specialization, regardless the category. Finally, the study found that there were no statistically significant differences at the level of (0.05) between the average scores of the sample members on the scale of the attitude towards the use of electronic learning platforms due to the effect of interaction between the level of the category (faculty members - students) and the type of specialization (legal - humanitarian - practical).

The Use of E-Learning Platform by Flipped Classroom Method in Chemistry Lessons in Poland and Ukraine – Case Study

The objective of this article is to compare chemistry teaching in Poland and Ukraine at the primary schools level by discussing the possibilities of supporting education using a flipped classroom method (preemptive teaching) and ICT including free Google platform in chemical education. The article peruses some results of tests and surveys carried out among students in Polish and Ukrainian schools in the school year of 2018/2019 pointing out students’ motivation regarding ICT teaching support.

E-Learning como estrategia pedagógica en la educación superior

Las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) en el momento presente han tomado un rol protagónico en la sociedad, que son indispensables en el ámbito pedagógico. Esta investigación se llevó a cabo en la plataforma educativa Docentes 2.0, con el fin de proponer recomendaciones para promover la plataforma. En la metodología se definieron indicadores de la plataforma E-Learning en tres dimensiones: organizacional, funcional y pedagógica. Además, fueron analizados registros históricos en las bases de datos de la plataforma. A través de esta investigación se detectó una baja tasa de utilización de las plataformas E-Learning por parte de los docentes, sin embargo, se observó una total aceptación de las plataformas existentes por parte de sus usuarios.