An Investigation of the Relationship between Learning Management System and Learning Outcomes: Mehralborz Virtual University Case Study

Abstract

Learning management systems (LMS) used in virtual universities have profound impacts on multiple aspects of university students’ lives. Aim of this paper is to investigate the impact of university student LMS engagement from a pedagogical stand point and to survey the relationship between LMS engagement and learning outcomes according to the view point of Mehralborz virtual university students. According to the literature and Bandura’s social learning theory some hypothesis were driven and a questionnaire was acquired in order to survey hypothesis. Pearson Correlation test was used by SPSS software to analyze paper’s hypothesis. According to literature three dimensions of learning outcomes (cognitive, affective and skill-based) were considered and since this study is focused on social aspect of learning, university students’ self-esteem, satisfaction with university life and performance proficiency were specified. Results demonstrate direct influence of university students’ LMS engagement on their learning outcomes.