1.Perceptions of UST-CRS faculty and students on the use of blackboard learning management system: A research protocol.
Cristine Rose Versales ; Catherine Joy Escuadra ; Gabriel Dominic Agustin ; Michelle Ibarra ; Enrique Luis Antonio Lagdameo III ; Daniel James Lim ; Abdelrahman Mahmoud Mohammed Abdelaal ; Ayra Mariz Mendoza ; Justin Ishmael Motil ; Gianfranco Nagallo ; Melissa Mae Pepino
Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences 2022;6(1):41-47
BACKGROUND:
The global pandemic greatly affected the educational system. Schools and universities were necessitated to adapt from a traditional
classroom set-up to an online virtual mode of learning. The University of Santo Tomas – College of Rehabilitation Sciences adapted Blackboard as
its primary learning management system, bringing new perceptions and opinions among its primary users- the faculty and students.
OBJECTIVE:
The study’s objective is to determine the perception of students and faculty from the CRS on using Blackboard as a medium for enhanced virtual
learning during the pandemic.
METHODOLOGY:
Researchers will utilize phenomenological qualitative research for this study as it seeks to study the
living experiences of students and faculty members during the pandemic concerning online classes compared to face-to-face courses. Purposive
sampling via maximum variation will be used to recruit 3rd year and 4th-year students and faculty members who experienced both face-to-face and
online classes. The researchers will employ guide questions during the focus group discussions (FGD) conducted via Zoom. Transcripts will be
analyzed using thematic analysis through Nvivo following Hancock’s guidelines. The researchers will use the CORE-Q checklist to appraise the paper
and affirm its validity.
EXPECTED RESULTS
The findings will include the varied perceptions of students and faculty about using Blackboard for online
learning during the pandemic. Results are expected to help the education stakeholders better understand the perceptions of faculty and students
to evaluate the use of the learning management system, amend necessary changes, and create relevant policies for the betterment of online learning
delivery. Transcripts are expected to result in themes and subthemes that will help researchers identify the features of Blackboard that aid in the
delivery of faculty lessons and students’ learning process.