Open AccessLearning Management Systems Adoption Conundrums; Technological and Pedagogical Dilemmas that arise for Higher Education
Author(s) -
Terrill Reid McLain
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of education and training
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2330-9709
DOI - 10.5296/jet.v4i2.11646
Subject(s) - learning management , higher education , merge (version control) , multitude , flexibility (engineering) , personalization , knowledge management , computer science , engineering ethics , sociology , engineering , political science , multimedia , management , world wide web , law , economics , information retrieval
Technology is used in many higher learning institutions for a multitude of reasons including distributing learning materials, organizing group projects, calculating grades, facilitating online discussions, turning in homework, creating class content, etc. When these separate technologies merge in one place, it is called a Learning Management System (LMS). Implementing an LMS in Higher Education can enhance a learning environment and assist in deploying pedagogy in a positive and efficient way while engaging students. However, there are dilemmas that arise that can hinder the solution that the technology seeks to solve. This paper discusses the divides created by the pedagogical and technological interests of LMS adoption in higher education and outlines future research needed for more successful implementation and subsequent continued use. In a sea of options, the solutions that are strongest include individual customization flexibility and have strong peer support; these are the ones that seem to last.