Utilization of Learning Management System for Effective Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century Classroom
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31150/ajshr.v4i5.2209Keywords:
Learning Management System, Utilization, Teaching, LearningAbstract
Technology has revolutionized the way of carrying out all aspects of human activities in everyday life. Education is no exception in this regard. As students grow up with easy access to technology, their lives revolve around the use of internet, smart phones, computer, online messaging and other forms of technology. This however, places demand on educators to utilize technology in the teaching learning process so as to align with growth in technology, as well as adapt to the needs of the 21st century learners. It is pertinent therefore, that the 21st century classroom should undergo transformation in order to make learning flexible and collaborative. Learning Management System (LMS) is one tool that has great capacity to impact positively on 21st century classroom. It is a software programme or web-based technology that is used to organize, execute, and evaluate a particular learning process. Software learning packages such as Canvas, Blackboard Inc., Desire2Learn, Edmodo, and Moodle are some web-based learning management systems. Therefore, this paper focused on the utilization of LMS for effective teaching and learning in the 21st century classroom. The nature of LMS, 21st century classroom, and the need for utilizing LMS in 21st century classroom was discussed. It was concluded that if there is good mapping of students’ development through technology, it will make the teaching-learning process more valuable and skill-centric. If students are to be productive members of the 21st century workplace, they must move beyond the skills of the 20th century and master those of the 21st century. Teachers are entrusted with mastering and modeling these skills in the classroom. Suggestions amongst others indicated that education authorities need to implement the use of Learning Management Systems that will enable teachers to implement a variety of technology-based pedagogical methods, deliver personalized learning, engage and connect students.
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