Learners' Satisfaction, Learning Style Preferences and Effective Use of an OLE

Authors

  • Thushani Alwis Weerasinghe DSV, Stckholm University/KTH
  • Robert Ramberg DSV, Stckholm University/KTH
  • Kamalanath Priyantha Hewagamage University of Colombo School of Computing

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v3i1.760

Keywords:

Distance Education, Online Learning Environment (OLE), Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Styles

Abstract


This paper presents the results of an empirical study conducted with a set of students using an online learning environment (OLE) to follow a distance education program. The aim of the study was to find whether students could perform well in examinations using only the Learning Management System (LMS), whether they could use it in an efficient way and whether there was a relationship between studentsâ?? learning styles, number of LMS hits and learning achievements. The students were given access to a specially designed course section. The studentsâ?? learning achievements were evaluated in two tests at different intervals. The study data were gathered using questionnaires and LMS statistics. We found that once the students got acquainted with the environment they could use the LMS more efficiently and managed to get high scores by only using the LMS. Results associated with the learning style preferences imply that we have designed the learning content and the environment to satisfy and support the learners with different learning style preferences.

Author Biographies

Thushani Alwis Weerasinghe, DSV, Stckholm University/KTH

Computer and System Sciences Department, PhD Student

Robert Ramberg, DSV, Stckholm University/KTH

Computer and System Sciences Department, Professor

Kamalanath Priyantha Hewagamage, University of Colombo School of Computing

University of Colombo School of Computing, Senior Lecturer

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Published

2008-12-11

How to Cite

Weerasinghe, T. A., Ramberg, R., & Hewagamage, K. P. (2008). Learners’ Satisfaction, Learning Style Preferences and Effective Use of an OLE. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 3(1), pp. 77–85. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v3i1.760

Issue

Vol. 3 (2008): Special Issue: ICL2008

Section

Special Focus Papers

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