Published on June 2021 | Communication Studies

Design, Usage and Impact of Virtual University Mobile LMS Application on Students Learning of Virtual University of Pakistan

Information, communication, and technological developments had a profound impact on various fields including education. This change has enabled a transition from traditional system of education to distance learning or blended education. The key component of distance learning is its Learning Management System (LMS) that is both available in web-based and mobile application form. This study has focused on the use of mobile LMS application in the context of distance learning education environment. In this work, the student satisfaction with the design, its usage and impact on students learning at Virtual University of Pakistan is investigated. Through a structured questionnaire, a survey from a sample of 200 respondents was conducted to carry out this study. The findings indicate that students are satisfied with the design of the LMS application; they use it frequently to access their courses information and agree that the application has enhanced their learning. Valuable suggestions and recommendations have been given by students for further improvement of the VU mobile LMS application.