A Critical Examination of the Effects of Learning Management Systems on University Teaching and Learning

The rapid uptake of campus-wide Learning Management Systems (LMS) is changing the character of the on-campus learning experience. The trend towards LMS as an adjunct to traditional learning modes has been the subject of little research beyond technical analyses of alternative software systems. Drawi...

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Published inTertiary education and management Vol. 11; no. 1; pp. 19 - 36
Main Authors Coates, Hamish, James, Richard, Baldwin, Gabrielle
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Dordrecht Springer 01.03.2005
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Collaboration
College campuses
Colleges & universities
Distance learning
Educational Resources
Educational Technology
Effects
Electronic Learning
Higher Education
Information systems
International markets
Internet
Learner Engagement
Learning
Learning Experience
Learning management systems
Learning Modalities
Management Systems
Online Courses
Online instruction
Online Systems
Pedagogy
Studies
Teaching
Teaching Methods
Trends
Universities
Virtual Universities
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Summary:The rapid uptake of campus-wide Learning Management Systems (LMS) is changing the character of the on-campus learning experience. The trend towards LMS as an adjunct to traditional learning modes has been the subject of little research beyond technical analyses of alternative software systems. Drawing on Australian experience, this paper presents a broad, critical examination of the potential impact of these online systems on teaching and learning in universities. It discusses in particular the possible effects of LMS on teaching practices, on student engagement, on the nature of academic work and on the control over academic knowledge.
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ISSN:1358-3883
1573-1936
DOI:10.1007/s11233-004-3567-9