The effect of lecturers’ performance on students’ LMS adoption

Abstract

The adoption of Learning Management System (LMS) has become a requirement at universities as it is enhancing the teaching and learning environment. Though the success of the adoption of LMS depends on lecturers’ and students’ use, its adoption is initiated by lecturers’ acceptance and use, which in terns stimulates students to use it in classes. The objective of this article is to evaluate the effect of lecturers’ performances that influence the students’ LMS adoption in blended learning environment. A survey was conducted among undergraduate students who use LMS extensively for their learning purpose. The result of the study indicates that lecturers’ performance including self efficiency, attitude towards LMS, responsiveness, and teaching style plays a significant role in determining students’ LMS adoption