Conceptualising Design of Learning Management Systems to Address Institutional Realities
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Date
2017
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Springer, Cham
Abstract
There is growing interest in the use of E-Learning in higher educational
institutions. However, studies have shown mismatches between Learning
Management System (LMS) design and the general institutional context in developing
countries. In this paper, we assess the design and implementation requirements
for Makerere University LMS against the overall institution context. This
research follows a qualitative method (interviews) and uses case study. We
employ the design reality gap model to investigate the design requirements of the
LMS against current institutional realities. A design reality gap of 46 was obtained
implying ad-hoc measures need to be put in place otherwise the failure/stagnation
of LMS is eminent. The study concludes with the need to identify hybrid
approaches to LMS contextualization including use of tactical plus Strategic
Information system plan (SISP), selecting/building hybrid staff and blended
learning.
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Keywords
e-Learning, Learning Management Systems, Design reality gap
Citation
Gwamba, G., Mayende, G., Isabwe, GMN, & Birevu Muyinda, P. (2017, September). Conceptualizing design of learning management systems to address institutional realities. In International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (pp. 43-50). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-73204-6_6