Implementation of Learning Management System: A Way Ahead on the Digital Journey in Distance Learning

Meta Themes	Themes	Codes	R	f
Flexibility	Mobility in learning Alternative way of learning	Study during job hours Availability of online lectures Self-learning	R5, R6, R1, R7, R3, R4 R3, R4, R5, R1, R4 R9, R4, R5, R7, R2	6 5 5
Enriched learning	Increased collaboration Decrease rote learning	Peer learning Discussion with tutor Conceptual understanding Critical thinking	R1, R6, R7, R3, R11, R9 R9, R8, R9, R12, R11 R9, R5, R1, R4, R3, R9 R10, R8, R7, R5, R4	6 5 6 5
Skill development	Job skills Academic skills	Efficient future teacher Presentation skill Confidence development	R8, R6, R9, R10 R7, R9, R6, R5, R3 R1, R8, R7, R10, R12	4 5 5

Table 2

Rationale of Using LMS during instruction (Academics)

Meta themes	Themes	Codes	R	f
Wider sharing and teaching efficiency	• Leaning community	Sharing of audios/videos Quick respond to queries Healthy online discussion	R3, R4, R1, R9 R4, R2, R3, R8, R10 R5, R6, R2, R1, R8, R7	4 5 6
Quality services	• Quick updating	Latest content information to learners Uploading and downloading	R1, R4, R2, R5 R3, R2, R9, R10	4 5
Quality services	• Equal chance of learning	Sharing of learning websites for any topic Lectures from experts	R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R9 R4, R3, R9, R8, R10, R10	6 7

Table 3

Challenges for Academic Staff

Meta Themes	Themes	codes	R	f
Technical challenges	• Access to Technology	Lack of internet connectivity Less access to electronic devices	R1, R3, R4, R5 R4, R2, R3, R1, R10	4 5
Technical challenges	• Lack of training on ICT use	Less knowledge on ICT use Lack of awareness among staff and learners	R3, R5, R8, R6, R9, R10, R2 R9, R10, R8, R7, R2	7 5
Instructional challenges	• E-content development	Required extra time Prefer to learn through printed textbooks	R2, R4, R1, R9, R8 R2, R3, R4, R6, R7, R8	5 6
Instructional challenges	• Geographical distribution	Rural, urban digital divide Less use of technology among female learners	R3, R2, R4, R1, R7 R4, R7, R8, R9, R10, R5, R3, R1	5 8

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5944/openpraxis.12.3.1086 | Journal eISSN: 2304-070X

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Language: English

Page range: 329 - 342

Submitted on: Jan 22, 2020

Accepted on: Jun 17, 2020

Published on: Sep 30, 2020

Published by: International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE)

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Keywords:

Learning Management System,

distance learning,

rationale,

challenges

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