To Explore the Interaction Between Lecturers and Students in Using Blackboard for Curriculum Development: A Case Study of University of Fort Hare
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Thanks to Blackboard, a widely used learning management system (LMS), higher education can now employ blended learning strategies. It is now a crucial component of curriculum development, enabling instructors to improve their instruction and students to interact with the materials in fresh ways. This study aims to explore the interaction between lecturers and students in using blackboard system for curriculum development. This research leverages on qualitative method as the adopted methodology, using design science research framework approaches in having the opinion of lecturers and students on using blackboard technology as a tool for curriculum development. Therefore, the data collected is analyzed using thematic NVivo Software to analyze the findings of the results. The study results obtained include experience, feedback and support, and flexibility as the themes. The study’s findings suggest that instructors and students have a positive connection when using Blackboard technologies to construct curricula.
Institution: University of Fort Hare
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4409610491