Science of Teaching & Learning – Current Projects
Use and perceptions of learning management systems.
Approximately 2,034,957 Canadians were enrolled in courses at postsecondary institutions in 2015/2016 (Statistics Canada, 2017), and an estimated 610,487 (30%) are completing online courses in any given year (Bates, 2015). This project aims to examine students’ visual perceptions of the learning management systems they use and how it influences their learning experiences. Findings will contribute to our knowledge of LMS interface design.
This study is being conducted by B. M. Stoesz and M. Niknam.
Effects of visual complexity of online learning environments on learners.
Delivering courses online can be effective but learning via learning management systems (LMS) may be attenuated by poor visual design. This project aims to determine if existing models of complexity for webpages can be extended to LMS and explore how individual differences influence ratings of complexity. Findings will inform the development of online learning environments.
This study is being conducted by B. M. Stoesz and M. Niknam.
