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Journal of Educational Research and Reviews
Research Article | Published April 2021 | Volume 9, Issue 4, pp. 84-92.
 doi: https://doi.org/10.33495/jerr_v9i4.21.102

 

Factors Affecting Students’ Participation in Learning Management Systems (LMS): A Mixed Research Method

 

 

 
Tamador Khalaf Abu-Snoubar
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Department of English Language and Literature, Salt College of Human Sciences, Al-Balqa Applied University, Salt, Jordan.

 

 

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 Citation: Abu-Snoubar TK (2021). Factors Affecting Students’ Participation in Learning Management Systems (LMS): A Mixed Research Method. J. Edu. Res. Rev. 9(4): 84-92. doi: 10.33495/jerr_v9i4.21.102.
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 Abstract 

 

The objective of the current research is to shed light on the factors effecting students’ participation in using Learning Management System (LMS) at Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU). Moreover, the study also revealed the attitudes of University students towards LMS and its usefulness. The study recruited 450 students of Al-Balqa Applied University and employed mixed research methods; a survey and semi-structured interviews to collect the data. The results of the study highlighted that the students are not satisfied with the current state of LMS due to its limited functionality, poor usability, and lack of tech-support. The research showed that University students need better learning tools that would satisfy their academic needs. Universities have to finally embrace technological innovations and refine LMSs by increasing its usability and accessibility.

 

Keywords  Barriers   computer efficiency   innovations   learning management system   

 

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