University of Cebu - NetF(LMS) Free Trial Evaluation Result

I. Summary:

This LMS Evaluation Report provides a brief summary of the evaluation of NetFusion Academic Portal during the free trial period. This report evaluates the feedback from the three (3) high-school pilot classes with 107 respondents, who have assessed the NetFusion Academic Portal, e-learning software, through actual classroom integration. The evaluation aims to determine the effectiveness of the NetFusion as a learning support tool using the internet.

Date of the Evaluation: November 23, 2006

Here are the main findings:

1. LMS(Learning Management System) resolved the primary needs of the school with due regard to inadequacy number of textbooks, reference materials, and instructional needs;

2. Students are exposed to different interactive learning activities like chat room, discussion board, tutorials, videos, animation, etc. that aided them better understanding of the subject matter;

3. Students have already more control over their learning process and can better understand the material leading to a 60% fast learning curve, compared to instructor-led learning as confirmed by the recent study(Web-based training cookbook);

4. Students can commit mistakes without fear of embarrassment of failure in front of a group resulting an increased of confidence in the student;

5. Teachers have more time creating interesting classroom activities as reflected back, having the outstanding rating percentage(65.5%) , of Teacher’s Support category in the student evaluation results (see chart1a);

6. LMS(Learning Management System) can track learners and provide proof of their work and skill development through statistical results;

7. LMS(Learning Management System) allowed the teachers to update lessons and material across the entire network instantly. This keeps content fresh and consistent and gives students immediate access to the most current data. ( Training Magazine reported that technology-based training has proven to have 50-60% better consistency of learning than traditional classroom learning);

NetFusion-LMS Class Integration in a Computer Lab: