THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A LMS TO INCREASE SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING IN DIPLOMA STUDENTS AT STAMFORD COLLEGE MALACCA

Kam, Boon Seng (2011) THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A LMS TO INCREASE SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING IN DIPLOMA STUDENTS AT STAMFORD COLLEGE MALACCA. Masters thesis, Stamford College Malacca.

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Abstract

This research report was to determine if a Learning Management System (LMS) could increase the self-directed studying hours of Diploma students who studied Information Technology (IT) at Stamford College Malacca (SCM). This was to solve the problem faced by facilitators where students were not engaged to do self-directed learning outside of scheduled lecture hours. A second objective was to determine if the number of hours a student spent online on the LMS would correlate with quiz scores. A third objective was to gauge the students’ level of interest of the course due to the LMS. In this study, an Moodle production site was set up for students to enrol in online IT courses. A comparison of LMSs, with emphasis on Moodle, learning methods, pedagogies and how best to engage students online was conducted. A detailed questionnaire was given to the students to determine if the LMS had an effect on their learning habits. In addition, their online quiz performances were correlated with time spent on the LMS. The finding reports a slight increase in the hours spent on self-study due to the LMS. The finding also suggests a moderate link between the amount of students’ online time and higher quiz scores.

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