Abstract:

Online learning management systems are in use to facilitate the face to face learning process. There are many variables that shape and influence a student’s perception of an online learning management system. This study investigates whether there is a relationship between the perception of a student regarding the learning management system and their actual use of such system. An online questionnaire was published on a course management system for a particular subject and the student participation was voluntary. Results found no significant relationship between the perception students had about the learning management system and the actual use of the system. Interestingly a significant relationship was found between having internet access away from university hours and the student perception about the system. Students who had internet access away from university hours had better perception about the learning management system even though there was no significant difference in the level of online learning management system usage between the groups.