Preparing Faculty for a Learning Management System Transition

Abstract

This chapter focuses on the impact of a change in the use of a learning management system (LMS) at one university. Survey data captured faculty members’ viewpoints on the transition from one LMS to another, specifically, their dispositions toward technology and change, preparation and prior experiences, need for support, and access to available resources. The inquiry focuses on potential activities and infrastructures that can be established to support the faculty, as LMS users, when a new system is introduced. Also, it explores the types of knowledge, skills, and dispositions that faculty may have or need to effectively and efficiently use the new system to support their work. Finally, strategies are recommended to enhance faculty members’ dispositions, preparation, support and access to resources.

Examination of the Impact of Learning Management System on University Undergraduate Students’ Academic Performance

“…This has been improving students' academic performance, enhancing students learning and getting students to be active in the learning process (Mohammed, 2021), ICT has continued to be the major priorities in education in Nigeria and as education remains pivotal for the overwhelming development of the society, efforts were made by various educational institutions to ensure the continuity of teaching and learning without physical contact between teachers and learners, thereby leading to the adoption of e-learning strategies. E-learning involves a wide range of technology-based learning through website, learning portals, YouTube, mobile apps, video conferencing, learning management systems and many other free available technology for effective learning ( Punie, 2007, Sezer &Yilmaz, 2019, Brown, 2020, and Bove & Conklin, 2020.…”