Publication Date: 2022/01/05
Abstract: Electronic learning (E-learning) has become a popular method globally because of the advancements in communication, networking, and broadcast technologies. Not many studies have been carried out on the effectiveness of E-learning tools specifically using Moodle (Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment) platform during the COVID-19 pandemic in the developing countries. This paper presents the findings of an initial study that was undertaken to examine the students’ level of knowledge towards Elearning using Moodle platform during the lockdown period in Zambia. It also aimed to assess the perception of students on the use and effectiveness of Moodle platform, a widely used open-source Learning Management System (LMS) in the learning of Introductory Physics. The study showed that the knowledge about E-learning among the Introductory Physics students at the University of Zambia is high (23%), medium (40%) and low (30%). The study results also indicate that despite Moodle’s great potential, majority of the students (81%) who responded in the study mainly used it to access repository course materials. Different factors such as lack of internet access in some remote areas, network issues, cost, lack of training and enforced use of E-learning may have contributed to the negative perception on the effectiveness of Moodle for learning. The results of the study form a strong foundation for a more effective use of Moodle for teaching and learning of Introductory Physics and possibly other subjects.
Keywords: E-learning, Moodle, Student’s Perception, COVID-19
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