The Effects of a User Interface on Productivity The Whiteboard LMS

Authors

Jeremiah Jackson, Brigham Young University
Dr. Barry Mark Lunt, Brigham Young University

Keywords

interface, productivity, LMS, Learning Management Systems

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Technology

Abstract

Common among modern universities, BYU included, is usage of Learning Management Systems, commonly known as LMS. LMS are electronic classrooms, often online, that allow for the learning process to continue outside of the traditional classroom setting. For several years, BYU has strived to use the Blackboard LMS to enhance the student experience. Unfortunately, many students and teachers dislike the program, and only use it sparingly, if at all. Initial interviews with students and teachers revealed that the problem behind Blackboard was that it has a poor user interface. Without proper training and/or experience using it, the features of Blackboard can be difficult to find, and end up taking more time than it is worth. This can often result in loss of efficiency in learning, defeating the purpose of using an LMS.

Recommended Citation

Jackson, Jeremiah and Lunt, Dr. Barry Mark (2013) "The Effects of a User Interface on Productivity The Whiteboard LMS," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2042.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2042