Attitudes amongst lecturers in engineering education: the use of learning management systems in developing countries
2012 (Engelska)Konferensbidrag, Publicerat paper (Refereegranskat)
Abstract [en]
In this investigation a group of lecturers in engineering education in Cuba that took part in an introduction course about the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) gave their opinions about the future use of LMS. The answers show that the lecturers, even though they had little experience in handling a LMS, believed that they could benefit from the use of a LMS in the future and that they are prepared to use the programs as soon as they get proper training and the access to computers and internet is sufficient. It is pointed out that the possibility to improve efficiency, quality and availability of education by the use of a LMS depends on the system being fully implemented. In view of these findings the authors recommend that universities in developing countries take immediate steps to give lecturers training in the handling of LMS and encourage them to prepare for an extensive use of LMS as soon as the access to computers is sufficient.
Ort, förlag, år, upplaga, sidor
2012.
Nyckelord [en]
Tecnologias de la información y la comunicación, e-learning, educación superior, países den vías de desarrollo, Sistemas de Gestión para el Aprendizaje, Engineering Education
Nationell ämneskategori
Pedagogik Annan samhällsvetenskap
Forskningsämne
Lärarutbildning och pedagogisk yrkesverksamhet
Identifikatorer
URN: urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-6858Lokalt ID: 2320/11680ISBN: 9789592614055 (tryckt)OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hb-6858DiVA, id: diva2:887565
Konferens
XVI Scientific Convention on Engineering and Architecture, Havana City, Cuba, Nov 26th - 30, 2012 XVI Convención Científica de Ingeniería y Arquitectura, Havana City, Cuba, Nov 26th - 30, 2012
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