ESL Student Perceptions of VLE Effectiveness at a University in South Korea

Robinson, Gary; Basco, Lelanie M.; Mathews, Yolanda; Dancel, Ricky; Princena, Maria Aurea; Keever, Mark James Mc

doi:10.17507/jltr.0805.02

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“…Besides that, in a study conducted in South Korean university, researchers Robinson et al (2017) found that students expressed favour for Blackboard because of its flexibility as it allows students to work at their own pace. It was also reported that the students' reading and listening skills improved, but their speaking skills were stagnant as there was no interaction in Blackboard activities.…”

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The Acceptance of E-Learning Among ESL Primary School Students During Covid-19

Haleman

Yamat

2021

JELTAL

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The past years have seen a strong focus in Malaysia on the increase of infusion of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in educational institutions to stimulate innovations and strengthen global economic competitiveness. The integration of ICT has transformed the Malaysian education system by reshaping the landscape of education, from teacher-centred to learner-centred education. However, the COVID-19 crisis has changed the landscape of the education system drastically. The educators have turned their focus on online learning as an alternative means to replace the face-to-face classroom. Therefore, this paper focuses on the investigation on the perception towards e-learning among ESL primary school students. This study also determined the level of acceptance towards e-learning. A set of questionnaires was distributed via Google Form to 100 upper primary students in Sibu, Sarawak. The results revealed that the perception towards e-learning was positive, and the level of e-learning acceptance among ESL primary school students was high due to its features of e-learning, such as flexibility, user-friendliness, and the students’ attitude towards using as well as the intention to use in the future. It was recommended that teachers should utilize student-friendly digital tools to deliver their teaching and learning materials so that the students, especially at the primary level find it easy and enjoy learning English via e-learning.

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Section: E-learningmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Acceptance of E-Learning Among ESL Primary School Students During Covid-19

Haleman

Yamat

2021

JELTAL

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“…Still, many learners perceived Blackboard application as a supplementary learning tool, and not as the only source of learning in crisis time (Robinson et al, 2017). Some of them even feared that online interaction between a teacher and students would replace face-to-face interaction (Alshwiah, 2010).…”

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Online learning of English language courses via blackboard at Saudi universities in the era of COVID-19: perception and use

Almekhlafy

2020

PRR

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Purpose Due to the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, a temporary interruption of education activities occurred all over the world. The sudden and quick shift from blended or face-to-face learning mode to the sole online learning mode affected the perceptions of students toward the Blackboard application and the usage. This study aims to investigate the perceptions of students toward the Blackboard application in the process of learning Preparatory Year (PY) English courses as the mere tool of learning and the impact of the students’ perceptions on the students’ use of Blackboard. Design/methodology/approach The results are based on a survey conducted with 228 of PY students: 1st level n = 126 and 2nd level n = 102 at Najran University. The data are analyzed to compare the two levels, as the students’ prior experience with Blackboard is not the same. The 2nd level students have prior experience of blended learning through Blackboard, whereas 1st level students have no prior experience of learning through Blackboard. Findings The data of the perceptions of both levels showed that 1st level students’ perceptions toward online learning of English via Blackboard were higher than 2nd level students. The data on the frequency of the use of the Blackboard application reflected the perceptions of students. Research limitations/implications The findings suggest that the students’ prior experience of e-learning via Blackboard has an impact on the students’ perceptions. Originality/value The findings of the study contributed to the learning through the management systems research field and online learning of English during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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“…Moreover, Blackboard Collaborate Ultra is the second synchronous tool preferred by students in this study, probably because it is an online course which they could only access through Blackboard. According to the study of Robinson et al (2017), the students were interested in seeing an increase in the number of Blackboard courses offered in subsequent semesters. Findings in the study of Asiri and Aly (2018) show that faculty members and students' degree of e-Learning system (Blackboard) use and tools in teaching and learning is very high.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A study done by Rodriguez et al (2006) found that students in a biology course for non-majors who engaged more actively in online discussions also scored higher on the final test. Furthermore, according to Robinson et al (2017), students who rated themselves as having high computer literacy level felt that Blackboard was advantageous in their learning. However, Davies and Graff (2005) found that frequency of participation in online discussion did not lead to higher grades in a college business course, but those who participated infrequently did earn lower grades.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%