Study of Requirements of Using Learning Management Systems in Higher Education from the Viewpoint of Professors
Subject Areas :
Infomartion Technology
Mohammad Rahmanpoor
1
,
Ahmad Reza Nasr
2
1 - Ph.D. in Curriculum Studies, Teacher of Marivan, Instructor of Islamic Azad University, Marivan Branch
2 - Full Professor, Educational Sciences Department, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
Received: 2015-12-13
Accepted : 2016-04-17
Published : 2016-07-22
Keywords:
Higher Education,
requirements,
experts,
learning management system,
Abstract :
The aim of this study was to investigate requirements influencing the use of learning management systems in higher education from the viewpoint of professors at the University of Isfahan. A qualitative study was done using interviews in 2014-15 academic year. Accordingly, 15 university professors were interviewed. Participants were interviewed by semi-structured interview. Prior to interviews, all inquiries had been validated by experts in the field. Collected data from interviews was analyzed using the method of categorization. Results showed that the major factors applied to learning management systems included: factors related to the nature of the learning management system, infrastructure- managerial factors and human factors. Important factors for application in learning management systems in higher education was teaching and learning ability in the factors related to the system; in the human dimension it was proficiency in use of the system; and in managerial- infrastructure it was quality and quantity of infrastructure and provision of adequate financial resources.
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Ownes, J. D., & Price, L. (2010). Is e-learning replacing the traditional lecture? Education and Training, 2, 128-139.
Pretorius, M., & Biljon, J. V. (2010). Learning management system: ICT skills, usability and learnability. Interaction Technology and Smart Education, 7(1), 3-43.
Pretorius, A. (2010). Factors that contribute towards improving learning effectiveness using a specific Learning Management System (LMS) at the Military Academy (MA). Campus-Wide Information System, 27(5), 318-340.
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