Learning Management System Now and in The Future: Study Case from the Indonesian University Students

Abstract

The need to study during the pandemic drove students of all grade levels to pursue online education. Some Indonesian schools and colleges developed the LMS platform to facilitate online learning. LMS (Learning Management Systems) is a novel concept for the majority of pupils. This study explored the experiences and expectations of students using LMS at an Indonesian government university. This is a qualitative study comprised of interviews. Twenty university students were recruited for interviews. The interview findings were then coded to identify major themes. The interview showed three primary themes: the benefits of employing an LMS, the difficulties of utilizing an LMS, and the future of LMS. The majority of students enjoyed using the LMS during their studies and encountered no operational difficulties. However, the biggest difficulty is the pupils’ poor internet connection, as they access the Internet from their rural homes. The findings suggested that in the future, following the COVID-19 pandemic, LMS could serve as a replacement for the traditional learning process, since many students have realized its benefits.