Using Learning Management System (LMS) activity logs for developing a framework for improving the core components of an eLearning course

Abstract

Quality of eLearning components is becoming a key issue in a virtual leaning environment. The main objective of this paper is to provide educators and content experts a better understanding of the significance of usage of Learning Objects (LOs) or core components provided in an eLearning courseware. Most significant outcome of this work is to share a few statistical techniques to analyze the usage of various learning objects (LOs) or components for improving the quality of eLearning courseware. This work is accomplished by capturing the student's conference data through the activity logs and reports available in a Learning Management System (LMS). The captured data is statistically analyzed for usage patterns of various components. The outcomes are used to propose a framework to improve learning objects (LOs) or components in an eLearning courseware.