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Using a web-based course-management system: an evaluation of management tasks and time implications for the
Gerard Gervedink Nijhuis1, Betty Collis
1Faculty of Educational Science and Technology, University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands.
Evaluation and Program Planning
|September 10, 2013
Summary
Instructors extensively use web-based course management systems, contributing significant data analyzed for task efficiency. This analysis aims to improve system effectiveness and user acceptance in educational technology.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Information Science
Background:
- Faculty of Educational Science and Technology at the University of Twente has utilized a web-based course management system since 1998.
- Instructors use the system for course setup, content delivery, and student interaction management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze instructor contributions within the web-based system during the 2000-2001 academic year.
- To evaluate the tasks instructors manage using the system and the time they dedicate to these tasks.
- To inform more efficient and effective utilization of web-based course management systems.
Main Methods:
- Data collection involved analyzing information stored in all course environments within the faculty's web system.
- Instructor contributions and time spent on system-related tasks were quantified and analyzed.
Main Results:
- An overview of instructor contributions for the 2000-2001 academic year was compiled.
- Data on instructor time allocation for various system-managed tasks was presented.
Conclusions:
- Analysis of instructor contributions and time provides insights into managing web-based course systems.
- Findings can guide improvements for more efficient and effective system use, fostering greater instructor acceptance.
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