Gender Differences and Learner Satisfaction: An evaluation of E-Learning Systems at Umm A-Qura University | ||
| Journal of Distance Learning and Open Learning | ||
| Article 2, Volume 9, Issue 17, December 2021, Pages 14-49 PDF (835.8 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jdlol.2021.170392 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Ahmed Alharthi1; Hanaa Yamani2; Waleed Elsigini3 | ||
| 1Umm Al-Qura University | ||
| 2Umm Al-Qura University&lrm | ||
| 3Deanship of e learning and distance education, Umm Al-Qura University, Makah, Saudi Arabia | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This research aims to define the students' satisfaction level at Umm Al-Qura University with the e-learning systems (Blackboard & D2L), in addition, it investigates whether there are differences in the evaluation of Umm Al-Qura University students for e-learning systems (Blackboard & D2L) due to the gender variable (Male/ Female). To achieve these goals, a descriptive analysis methodology used in this research, the sample consisted of (513) students, (174) male, and (339) female at Umm Al-Qura University in the the academic year 2019/2020. The sample were asked to complete a 5-point likert scale questionnaire to collect the required data. Validity and reliability of the questionnaire were guaranteed. The results revealed that students are highly satisfied with the both of e-learning systems (Blackboard & D2L). There is no statistically significant difference between the average scores of males and females in the evaluation of the e-learning system (Blackboard). There is a statistically significant difference between the mean scores of males and females in the D2L system evaluation in favor of females | ||
| Keywords | ||
| E-Learning; Learning Management System (LMS); Satisfication; Gender diffrences; Evaluation. | ||
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