Strengthening the flexible learning program through a learning management system mobile application

Richelle Gerong; Jonathan O Jacobo; Geraldine Blanco; Angel Jumawan

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Strengthening the flexible learning program through a learning management system mobile application

Author(s)

Richelle Gerong The University of Science and Technology, of Southern Philippines, Lapasan Highway, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

Jonathan O Jacobo The University of Science and Technology, of Southern Philippines, Lapasan Highway, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

Geraldine Blanco The University of Science and Technology, of Southern Philippines, Lapasan Highway, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

Angel Jumawan The University of Science and Technology, of Southern Philippines, Lapasan Highway, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

Abstract

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has caused widespread disruption throughout the world following the subsequent medical and economic fallout. Many universities have been forced to choose between closing and suspending teaching or rapidly adapting their approach to learning through online course delivery and, thus, requiring students to rely entirely on the internet. Even with the adaption of the Flexible Learning Program (FLP), university students still face challenges in their studies, one of which is the inconsistent internet connection in their respective locations. So the University of Science and Technology of the Southern Philippines (USTP) stepped in to help the students on their internet concerns. Using the results from the student survey and focused group discussions with students, it was concluded that the USTeP Mobile Application a great complement to the University's FLP because it provides solutions to most of its users' concerns on internet connection. Students who are struggling to load up and locate a reliable internet connection will benefit greatly from the USTeP App's powerful feature of downloading unlimited learning content and viewing it offline. It is hoped that the Application will soon be available for IOS users, allowing the University's Learning Management System to be fully utilized. Moreover, the USTP faculty must also learn how to make the activities available to users offline. Finally, to support the Application's offline quizzes capability, a policy or set of guidelines may be developed.

Publication Details

Page(s) 459-462

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Published Journal: Science International, Volume: 33, Issue: 6, Year: 2021

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Keywords

Learning management system, Mobile application, Branded Moodle Application, Higher Educational Institution, Flexible Learning Program, Internet Connectivity, Android Application