Philippine E-Journals

Development of Online Discussion System: Its acceptability

NOLY M DE RAMOS

 

Abstract:

Educators nowadays look for innovative ways to continue the learning process even brought by the suspension of classes. Hence, the creation of a learning management system is an effective alternative form of education to people without leaving home. The study is to develop an online discussion system for students enrolled in educational technology at Philippine Normal University, Philippines. The developmental research design to be used is descriptive in nature, and improved research instrument was used in gathering the data. The results revealed that in terms of site origin, the panel of evaluators rated it as “Highly Acceptable” with a mean average of 0.84. In design or development, the panel of evaluators agreed that it is “Highly Acceptable” with a mean average of 0.83. The content materials were also regarded as “Highly Acceptable” with a mean average of 0.89. The easy access showed a mean average of 0.88 and interpreted as “Highly Acceptable” as well. The security revealed a mean average of 0.96 and interpreted as “Highly Acceptable.” Looking at the overall mean of 0.88, the Developed Online Discussion System is an acceptable Learning Management System. Positive results suggest implementation or adaption of the tools to develop more online materials for teacher education program and other discipline and connect using the technology device.