Implementation and evaluation of a web-based learning management system

Abstract: Modern education is more and more dependent on technical solutions to assist student learning. Systems specifically designed for this purpose are called learning management systems and provide the link between students and teachers, in the sense that a significant part of their communication is handled within the system. With a learning management system as a core part of a course, the demands on the usefulness and usability of the system are high. The usefulness of an in-house developed system was evaluated in a real world scenario from a teacher’s perspective. The evaluation concludes that the implemented changes increased the usefulness of the system and simplified the work for the teachers.