A Mixed Methods Inquiry into the Quality of Instructional Designs and Use of Moodle Learning Management Systems in Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Foluso Ayeni; Mary Adewunmi; Femi Ekanoye; Tanisha Pruitt; Victor Mbarika; Gabriel Fagbeyiro; Jarrett Landor; Felicitas Aquegho

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A Mixed Methods Inquiry into the Quality of Instructional Designs and Use of Moodle Learning Management Systems in Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Foluso Ayeni, Mary Adewunmi, Femi Ekanoye, Tanisha Pruitt, Victor Mbarika, Gabriel Fagbeyiro, Jarrett Landor, Felicitas Aquegho

Published in American Journal of Education and Information Technology (Volume 3, Issue 1)

Received: 28 February 2019 Accepted: 3 July 2019 Published: 15 July 2019

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There is no doubt that the demand for e-learning has increased tremendously across the globe. Our main observation is that both students and Faculty have expressed overall satisfaction in the use of E-learning systems and Educational technologies. From concept to content, there have been calls for quality assurance in E-learning most especially in the area of Instructional Designs (IDs) and use of Learning Management Systems (LMS). Quality Management is a vital part of any E-learning application. Tertiary Institutions have spent heavily and are soon expecting Return on Investments which cannot be undermined. The purpose of this study is to investigate quality in Instructional designs and use of Moodle LMS. Faculties of Southern University, an Historically Black College and University (HBCU) were interviewed to identify current state and perceived challenges as well as helpful components based on their online experiences. Survey was also carried out to further support our qualitative inquiry. Results of this study indicated that most students and faculty needs an open mindset, motivation, standardized course design, time management and comfortableness with online educational technologies to achieve quality. Interviewee also indicated difficulty in understanding the use, technical problems, cost and lack of training as challenges. Suggestions for addressing the challenges were provided.

Published in	American Journal of Education and Information Technology (Volume 3, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajeit.20190301.14
Page(s)	17-24
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E-learning, Educational Technologies, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Quality

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Foluso Ayeni

Global Technology Management and Policy Research Group, Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, USA
Mary Adewunmi

Global Technology Management and Policy Research Group, Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, USA
Femi Ekanoye

Global Technology Management and Policy Research Group, Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, USA
Tanisha Pruitt

Global Technology Management and Policy Research Group, Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, USA
Victor Mbarika

Global Technology Management and Policy Research Group, Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, USA
Gabriel Fagbeyiro

Global Technology Management and Policy Research Group, Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, USA
Jarrett Landor

Global Technology Management and Policy Research Group, Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, USA
Felicitas Aquegho

Global Technology Management and Policy Research Group, Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, USA

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