Research Article
Exploring Lecturers’ Acceptanceof Learning Management Systems in Malaysian Higher Educational Institution
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.28-9-2019.2291064, author={Norliza Mhd Rodzi and Jeya Amantha Kumar and Sharifah Osman and Edi Sunjayanto Masykuri}, title={Exploring Lecturers’ Acceptanceof Learning Management Systems in Malaysian Higher Educational Institution}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Education, ICE 2019, 27-28 September 2019, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICE}, year={2020}, month={2}, keywords={learning management system technology acceptance model malaysian higher educational institution}, doi={10.4108/eai.28-9-2019.2291064} }- Norliza Mhd Rodzi
Jeya Amantha Kumar
Sharifah Osman
Edi Sunjayanto Masykuri
Year: 2020
Exploring Lecturers’ Acceptanceof Learning Management Systems in Malaysian Higher Educational Institution
ICE
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.28-9-2019.2291064
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore lecturers’ acceptance towards the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) for teaching and learning in Malaysian Higher Education. LMS is viewed as a platform that enables online learning with facilities to manage and administer learning content while facilitating collaborative learning. This study applies the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)to identify the factors influencing the acceptance of the LMS system currently applied among lecturers. Using this model we focus on identifying factors such as perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, attitude towards use and behavioural intention to use the LMS. We conducted a quantitative study with 31 respondents to identify these factors. It was indicated that lecturers have positive perception towards the use of the LMS however they are doubtful on the effectiveness of such system. Nevertheless, the finding indicated that the lecturers found the system useful yet not easy to use. Lecturers also perceived themselves as not skillful in using the LMS due to its complexity. Therefore, we suggest that additional training need to be provided to lecturers to ease their adaptation of the system, as well as further support from the institute administration to aid in this transition. Other implications and future directions are further discussed.