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Learning Management System LMS as Support Mechanism for Improving Quality Education

. Afzal Saleemi, S. Akhter Raza, S. M. Aqil Burney and Syeda Ailiya Raza


Abstract

Technology has affected every facet of life and changed complete scenario of human activities all over the globe. Education is no exception. Technological advancement has also changed the complete overview of educational activities at all levels including university level education. Since last two decades, even in third world countries with meager resources, there has been boom in education industry after merger of communication and computer technologies. A number of technology based solutions have been introduced either using technology as training aid or as facilitator to impart cognitive learning to students. The latest is the introduction of E-Learning and Learning Management System (LMS) which has revolutionized the whole educational infrastructure of most of the universities of the word. A very cost effective online web based solution may provide excellent facilities to faculty as well as students to get maximum knowledge in minimum time at their door step 24/7 within no time. In this study, we have discussed main features required for a good and productive LMS an offshoot of e-learning, and proved through analysis on the basis of data collected from both faculty and students of National University of Sciences and Technology Pakistan (NUST) Pakistan, to test the hypothesis that E- Learning is highly effective in improving student-teacher interaction, quality of instruction, resource sharing, organization of various activities and assessment of students as compared to conventional learning techniques.  We have also discussed how Computer Based (CB) exam system can improve the quality of learning while testing knowledge base of students using conceptual learning techniques.

 

Index Terms- Communication and Computer Technology, E-Learning, Learning Management System (LMS), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Pakistan, Computer Based (CB), Conceptual Learning

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