Education Majors’ Preferences on the Functionalities of E-Learning Platforms in the Context of Blended Learning

Authors

  • Nikolay Tsankov South-West University "Neofit Rilski"
  • Ivo Damyanov South-West University "Neofit Rilski"

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v12i05.6971

Keywords:

digital competence, blended learning, e-learning platform, functionality, preferences, education majors

Abstract


The modern stages of higher education development and the actual training of education majors require systematic use of different electronic forms and platforms of education in combination with the traditional educational methods and approaches which will provide students with essential digital skills and competencies, important for their future professional and personal success. Widespread learning management systems provide a common set of basic functionalities. In this study, an assessment of the preferences of education majors on the main functionalities of the electronic platforms used in the context of blended learning in university education is presented. The results reveal a preference on organizational and informational functionalities and less on communication features.

Author Biographies

Nikolay Tsankov, South-West University "Neofit Rilski"

Department of Pedagogy

Ivo Damyanov, South-West University "Neofit Rilski"

Department of Informatics

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Published

2017-05-31

How to Cite

Tsankov, N., & Damyanov, I. (2017). Education Majors’ Preferences on the Functionalities of E-Learning Platforms in the Context of Blended Learning. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 12(05), pp. 202–209. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v12i05.6971

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Short Papers