Research article

EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF VIRTUAL CLASSROOM USE INSIDE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ON ENHANCING STUDENT SATISFACTION

Abdellah Ibrahim Mohammed Elfeky1 and Marwa Yasien Helmy Elbyaly2

Online First: March 14, 2023


The use of virtual classrooms within learning management systems is on the rise in higher education institutions during times of disaster. The aim of this study is to explore the effects of using virtual classrooms within learning management systems in enhancing learners' satisfaction. The research sample consisted of vocational master's students (the third level) after dividing them into two experimental groups, one for girls and the other for boys. Whereas, both experimental groups studied the "Special Needs Education Techniques" course through virtual classrooms within the Blackboard learning management system. The student satisfaction questionnaire was used as a tool for the current study to achieve the objective of the study. The results showed that there are no significant differences in the use of virtual classrooms within the learning management systems in developing learners' satisfaction with the Special Needs Education Techniques course.

Keywords

learning management systems; virtual classes; black board; student satisfaction; Special needs education techniques