Effects of Learning Management System on Learning Activities for Nursing Students.

Abstract

　This study aims to identify the effects of introducing a Learning Management System (LMS) on learning activities and seek suggestions to improve its effectiveness. A web-based survey was conducted on students enrolled in classes utilizing an LMS to determine the effects on their learning activities and content analysis was used to analyze. The following categories represent the effects of introducing an LMS on learning activities: 1. Improvement of learning effects using related videos and reference books; 2. Learning activities that is not dependent on time and place; 3. Reduction of psychological burden to start learning and improv learning efficiency using devices; 4. Improvement of learning effects and efficiency by clarifying the scope of learning; 5. Habituation of self evaluation; 6. Improvement of learning motivation through extrinsic and intrinsic motivation; 7. Facilitat ion of learning planning; 8. Earlier question resolution; and 9. Maintenance of an orderly learning environment. It was suggested that the introduction of an LMS facilitates learners active learning activities by creating a supportive environment.