Archive for the ‘Learning Management Systems’ Category

The Effectiveness of Adaptive Learning Software on Exam and Course Outcomes in Online Precalculus Courses

The study examines the effectiveness of adaptive learning technology as a supplemental component in online precalculus courses using data from vendor software and a public university system in the southeastern United States. Outcomes examined include final exam score and course completion with a passing grade. The results highlight that not all students utilize the technology […]

Faculty and Student Technology Use to Enhance Student Learning

Scholarly research has indicated that technology adoption to facilitate blended learning promotes the academic success of many different types of students and improves the quality of existing educational offerings. To understand how technology enhances learning, surveys queried the faculty and students of a statewide community college system. The results indicated widespread technology use among the […]

D2L Enhancing Online Learning Through Collaboration

D2L, a global learning technology leader, announced today that its Brightspace learning management system (LMS) will now seamlessly integrate with Microsoft Teams, one of the leading online collaboration platforms, for customers in North America and Europe. Desire2Learn

Seven Ways of Engaging the Online Learner to Develop Self-Regulated Learning Skills

This paper provides several strategies for using a learning management system to engage online students and to promote the development of self-regulated learning skills in a four-week accelerated summer course. Journal of Teaching and Learning with Technology 

Using Learning Management System to Promote Self-regulated Learning in a Flipped Classroom

The inherent structure of the flipped classroom (FC) supports a learning environment that promotes students’ self-regulated learning. In this paper, we focus on how a Learning Management System (LMS), in this case BrightSpace D2L, plays a key role in supporting all aspects of the FC. We discuss how: Pre-class assignments suggest that students give their […]

HOME / ARCHIVES / VOL. 28 (2020) / Original Research Articles The effects of a Moodle-based instructional unit on physical activity in schools on 15–20 years experienced permanent Irish primary teachers physical activity knowledge, attitudes and behaviour

Childhood obesity is nearing epidemic proportions in Ireland and abroad. Childhood is a key period in the prevention of obesity and additional conditions that are associated with a sedentary lifestyle. The study aimed to discuss the effect of a short eLearning course for Irish primary teachers and its effect on their behaviours, attitudes and knowledge […]

Prediction of student academic performance using Moodle data from a Further Education setting

Increasingly educational providers are being challenged to use their data stores to improve teaching and learning outcomes for their students. A common source of such data is learning management systems which enable providers to manage a virtual platform or space where learning materials and activities can be provided for students to engage with. This study […]

Instructure Launches Canvas Certified Educator Program

Instructure is getting into the certified educator business. This week, during its virtual customer conference, CanvasCon Online, the learning management system company announced the Canvas Certified Educator program. To achieve the credential, candidates will take a series of courses intended to boost their understanding and use of Canvas as well as non-product-specific best practices for […]

An exploratory study of students’ perceptions of learning management system utilisation and learning community

Blackboard Learn is one of the learning management systems (LMSs), which is used in teaching to manage user learning interventions and assist in the planning, distribution and evaluation of a specific learning process. The purpose of this study was to investigate how the functionalities of Blackboard Learn were used in online courses and how students […]

D2L Launches Assessment Management Tool

Global learning technology leader D2L announced today it is launching an integrated assessment management tool in Brightspace. As part of a new partnership with leading Australian EdTech pioneer Janison, Brightspace users will now have access to Janison Insights, a market-leading online assessment tool. Desire2Learn