Die eFundi leerbestuurstelsel as kommunikasie- en verhoudingsbou-instrument
(2016) In South African Journal of Science and Technology 35(1). p.1-10- Abstract
- The eFundi learning management system as communication and relationship building instrument. Learning management systems (LMSs) are used by universities to support learning and teaching. Two-way communication and strong relationships can contribute to successful learning, however, LMSs are not generally viewed as an instrument to facilitate just that in an e-learning environment. The perceptions of lecturers and students on the eFundi LMS as communication and relationship building instrument was studied in this case by
means of semistructured interviews and group-administered surveys. It was found that although students have a need for engaging in two-way communication with lecturers and costudents by means of the eFundi LMS and viewed... (More) - The eFundi learning management system as communication and relationship building instrument. Learning management systems (LMSs) are used by universities to support learning and teaching. Two-way communication and strong relationships can contribute to successful learning, however, LMSs are not generally viewed as an instrument to facilitate just that in an e-learning environment. The perceptions of lecturers and students on the eFundi LMS as communication and relationship building instrument was studied in this case by
means of semistructured interviews and group-administered surveys. It was found that although students have a need for engaging in two-way communication with lecturers and costudents by means of the eFundi LMS and viewed it favourably as a relationship- building instrument, most lecturers did not make use of its interactive functionalities. Further research from a communication and relationship building perspective is therefore necessary to assure optimal LMS use in e-learning environments. (Less)
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- author
- Mays, Michelle and Wiggill, MN LU
- publishing date
- 2016
- type
- Contribution to journal
- publication status
- published
- subject
- keywords
- Learning Management System (LMS), Relationship management, eFundi
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- South African Journal of Science and Technology
- volume
- 35
- issue
- 1
- article number
- a1390
- pages
- 10 pages
- ISSN
- 2222-4173
- DOI
- 10.4102/satnt.v35i1.1390
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- Other
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