Abstract:

E-Learning is another way of teaching and learning, which includes instruction delivered via Internet. Most of the pedagogical principles that apply to the traditional classroom delivery method also apply to e-Learning, but these principles need to be extended.

A case study is realized in the present study. More specifically, the views of forty-five (45) teachers, who participated in the large scale training programme for a specific Learning Management System (LMS) (Open eclass) using the same system, have been recorded via the use of a Likert five-scale questionnaire on the Usefuleness, the Ease in Use, the Ease in Learning and the Satisfaction as far as this system is concerned.

These four factors are considered in this work to determine the overall user experience. In the research it was found that the majority of those questioned are of the opinion that the specific LMS is characterized by Usefuleness, Ease in Use, Ease in Learning and Satisfaction. It is worth noticing that although these four factors are interrelated, this is not the case with the demographic characteristics of the specimen.

In addition, it was found that from Primary and Secondary Education Greek teachers, those who seek their general participation in training programs, especially those related to new technologies, are those who hold a postgraduate degree. Also, they are somewhat above the average of their careers and they serve in Secondary Education, teaching Physical Sciences and they have not attended any other relevant training in this Learning Management System.

Keywords:

Teacher training, long distance education, Learning Management System, Open eClass.