ATTITUDES OF SAUDI UNIVERSITIES FACULTY MEMBERS TOWARDS USING LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (JUSUR)

 

ABSTRACT

The research aims to identify the Attitudes of faculty members at Saudi Universities towards using E-learning Management System JUSUR, which follows the National Center for E-learning. A descriptive analysis was used as a research methodology. (90) participants in this research were asked to complete a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire, which consists of (34) items, classified in three main categories, and (2) items as probe statements. Validity and reliability of the questionnaire were ensured. Statistical treatments such as percentages, means, frequencies, and analysis of variance ANOVA were conducted. The results showed a positive Attitudes of the members of the faculty at Saudi University towards E-learning management system JUSUR, although it has not activated in a sufficient way yet, the results showed how their needs for training in using the system and in particular learning content management and file sharing, forums, and Questions Bank. Moreover, results showed no difference in attitudes towards using the system among the faculty members regarding gender or the types of colleges humanitarian, scientific and health. The paper has 9 tables, 9 shapes, and 20 references.