COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF USABILITY LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN POLITEKNIK LAMANDAU

Learning Management System (LMS) is a tool that functions to help online class management, and has become a necessity in the learning process of higher education. Politeknik Lamandau especially in the field of Computer Engineering Technology as a developing tertiary institution has used several LMS including, Edmodo, Schoology, and Google Classroom. In its application, not all users understand the operation well due to usability issues such as complicated appearance, functions menu layout that is not user friendly, speed processing issue, the difficulty of memorizing menu functions, errors in operation that will affect user satisfaction. In this study uses the method a system usability scale test was conducted to measure the usability of the system with five components, like satisfaction, errors, efficiency, learnability, and memorability. The purpose of this study is to determine the LMS usability evaluation based on user responses. The results of the study carried out is term of usability, LMS Edmodo is categorized as acceptable with score 70 while Google Classroom and Schoology are categorized almost acceptable with score 67,6 and 64,

Geography undergraduate students’ experiences of using modular object-oriented dynamic learning environment in higher education.

Masters Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.Technology has been adopted by various higher education institutions globally and locally to support teaching and learning. Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment (Moodle) is one of the Learning Management Systems (LMSs) that is a popular choice among higher education institutions. Moodle provides an online teaching and learning environment that supports students in their courses. Many students have, however, been experienced challenges in adopting the LMSs due to insufficient training and lack of computer skills in developing countries. This study, therefore, sought to explore Geography students’ experiences of using Moodle in Higher Education. The study drew from the Activity theory. The study adopted a qualitative research method and followed a case study methodology. The participants in this study were Geography Education students at the University KwaZulu Natal- Edgewood Campus. The study applied qualitative data generation methods in the use of semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions. The findings from the study indicated that Moodle was convenient, time-saving and enhanced communication between lecturers and students. However, the students revealed that usage of Moodle was affected by lack of training. From the findings, this study recommends regular training for students on the use of Moodle and electricity backup arrangements during load shedding