Perception of the use of LMS/i-Learn Portal and Telegram
Aeimi Ruzanna Abu Hassim1, Abdul Fattah Abd. Gani2, Eliyas S. Mohandas3.
The purpose of this study is to identify the perception of Universiti Teknologi
MARA (UiTM) students regarding the use of the Telegram mobile application
and the UiTM Learning Management System (LMS) known as the i-Learn
Portal for the purpose of discussion and dissemination of audio files for
the Listen-Interact-Reflect-Act/Answer (LIRA) assignment tasked for the
sample group. It is also served as reminders for assignments, quizzes and
tests due dates. In terms of connection and mobility, most of these students
have difficulty in accessing and communicating using the webpage, hence
not being able to utilise it to its fullest. Telegram is seen as more convenient
as the interface is much like other mobile instant messaging systems that
facilitate students in responding to their lecturer and to communicate with
their peers at any time. The study conducted on the students who took
Integrated Language Skills: Listening (ELC120) course found that students
preferred to use Telegram compared to the i-Learn Portal. They were found
to express their emotions (using emoticons) more freely and could responded
better to questions in Telegram. Based on these findings, it is suggested that
a combination of both i-Learn Portal and other mobile applications should
be made available to better engage students using technology as part of
their learning tools.
Affiliation:
- Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
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