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Impact Of Learning Styles On E-Learning Environment: An Empirical Study, Shakeel Iqbal
Impact Of Learning Styles On E-Learning Environment: An Empirical Study, Shakeel Iqbal
Shakeel Iqbal
E-learning is a popular medium of imparting knowledge during this age of World Wide Web (www). A large number of educational institutions have adopted this medium to educate students globally. Some students find this medium very exciting and useful while others are not very comfortable with it. There is a need to identify the characteristics of students who are comfortable with this medium and those who are not. In this study, an attempt is made to match students learning style with their attitude towards e-learning. Learning style questionnaire (LSQ) developed by Honey and Mumford (1992) was used to determine the …
M-Learning Adoption: A Perspective From A Developing Country, Shakeel Iqbal, Ijaz A. Qureshi
M-Learning Adoption: A Perspective From A Developing Country, Shakeel Iqbal, Ijaz A. Qureshi
Shakeel Iqbal
M-learning is the style of learning for the new millennium. Decreases in cost and increases in capabilities of mobile devices have made this medium attractive for the dissemination of knowledge. Mobile engineers, software developers, and educationists represent the supply side of this technology, whereas students represent the demand side. In order to further develop and improve this medium of learning it is imperative to find out students’ perceptions about m-learning adoption. To achieve this objective a survey was conducted among the students of 10 chartered universities operating in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad in Pakistan. The results indicate …
Learning Management Systems (Lms): Inside Matters, Shakeel Iqbal, Ijaz A. Qureshi Dr.
Learning Management Systems (Lms): Inside Matters, Shakeel Iqbal, Ijaz A. Qureshi Dr.
Shakeel Iqbal
By the end of last millennium, many universities and colleges started using internet to meet their distance learning needs. Different course management systems (CMS) were developed to meet the needs of online and hybrid courses. These CMS later on transformed into Learning Management Systems (LMS). Many educational institutions have already started using LMS and there are still many who are considering adopting one. The big question before the late adopters of this online learning technology is which LMS they should opt for? This study will be useful for those who are in the process of selecting an LMS as well …
E- Learning: Development And Directions For Organizational Sustainability, Jamil Ahmed Dr., Ijaz A. Qureshi Dr., Shakeel Iqbal, Donna Schaeffer Dr.
E- Learning: Development And Directions For Organizational Sustainability, Jamil Ahmed Dr., Ijaz A. Qureshi Dr., Shakeel Iqbal, Donna Schaeffer Dr.
Shakeel Iqbal
Developments in the field of IT and telecommunications paved the way for use of technology in education. Near the end of last millennium, the ability of e-learning to reach distant users who want to learn at their own pace attracted the attention of many engaged in education and training. An increasing number of colleges and universities started offering online degrees and courses. There was an increase in the number of organizations using this new medium to provide training to their employees. This paper discusses some of the perceived benefits of e-learning as well as major hurdles hampering the growth and …