Faculty’s perceptions of moodle (LMS)‎ training program and its impact on their levels of e-learning implementation : qualitative look

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This qualitative study investigated the faculty members’ perceptions of a Moodle LMS training program and the impact of this training on their instructional practice at Zarqa Private University in Jordan.

Data were collected via interviews with 23 faculty members and document analysis for samples of their teaching materials.

The results indicated that faculty members had different perspectives toward the Moodle training according to their levels of technological expertise.

They considered the Moodle training as an effective strategy for providing basic knowledge and skills about using technology.

However, because of time commitments, teaching styles, and individual levels of proficiency with technology, a “one-size-fits-all” training program for faculty does not achieve the desired outcomes.

As an alternative to the generic model of training, findings from the data suggest that training activities such as one-on-one instruction, instructional video tapes, hands-on workshops, and online training may better support faculty’s implementation of Moodle tools in the teaching and learning process.