Implementation of MOODLE online examination system with the Moodle_Quiz_V۰۹ template in the context of technology acceptance model and learning management system

A learning management system (LMS) is an educational framework used to plan, implement,and assess a specific learning process which is specially used for e-learning education coursesor training programs. We begin with the argument that the Technology Acceptance Model(TAM) is more applicable in predicting intention to use and usage for users than non users.This paper looks at the acceptability of TAM in predicting intention to use MOODLE OnlineExamination System among current users and future users where MOODLE is a learningplatform designed to provide educators, administrators and learners with a single robust,secure and integrated system to create personalised learning environments. The place of thestudy was based on a Pvt. Management College of Kolkata, West Bengal, India and samplesize was ۵۵. For conducting the Online Examination in MOODLE platform, sample questionsalong with the correct answers has to be uploaded in the MOODLE local server with a fewsupported specific formats like – Aiken format, Gift format, Black board format, WebCTformat or MOODLE XML format etc. Now it is a tedious job among the Faculty members ofdifferent departments to submit all the questions along with the appropriate answers with thatspecific MOODLE supported format, specially for whom who does not have so muchexperience in IT or Web based Technology. To resolve the problem, we practicallyimplemented a template (namely Moodle_Quiz_V۰۹) in the MOODLE platform whichspecifically can convert any .doc format (simple Word format) questions to MOODLE XMLformat. After conversion of such a questionnaire, a mock test was conducted to test theacceptability of the template. Based on the practical implementation, a proposed theoreticalframework has been designed from the original TAM Model. A pilot survey was conductedamong the ۵۵ Faculty members of the College to collect their feedback and incorporated thesame into the proposed framework which shows the acceptance of MOODLE OnlineExamination system with the specified Moodle_Quiz_V۰۹ template.

Keywords:

LMS , TAM , MOODLE , Perceived Usefulness , Perceived Ease of Use , Attitude towards usage.