1st Article | Volume 01 | Issue 04
Students’ Perceptions of Learning Management System (LMS) and the ‘Real’ Classroom: A Case Study of an Indian Higher Education Institution
Digambar M. Ghodke, PhD
Associate Professor, Sangamner College
Maharashtra, India
Abstract
The present quasi-experimental study was undertaken to study students’ perceptions of the advantages and disadvantages of the LMS and the ‘real’ classroom. The data was collected using the online survey method (Google Form), which included questions related to students' perceptions of the effectiveness of both modes in enhancing knowledge, critical skills, and social competence. The study found that although the ratio of students who preferred ‘real’ classroom learning to learning through the LMS was higher, many students were also comfortable with online learning. The present study concludes that a blended mode of learning, i.e., using digital learning tools with a more traditional classroom, can be a better option to meet the needs of both kinds of learners.
Keywords: critical skills, e-learning, face-to-face learning, knowledge, LMS
How to cite:
Ghodke, D. (2023). Students’ Perceptions of Learning Management System (LMS) and the ‘Real’ Classroom: A Case Study of an Indian Higher Education Institution. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research and Innovation. 1(4), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.17613/00yd-mv36.
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