Effectiveness of Blackboard in eLearning for English Language courses at King Khalid University: Faculty Perceptions

Abstract

In today’s globalised world, being able to communicate in English is vital since it opens up a lot of options and is a need for both academic and professional success. In academic discourse, English is the universal language of communication. It enables people to access vast amounts of information given through books, internet resources, and scholarly publications. The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of Blackboard, a widely used learning management system (LMS), on English instruction in higher education. The introduction of Blackboard as an electronic learning platform at King Khalid University for English language programmes signifies a substantial shift in educational practices; hence, a thorough assessment of its efficacy from the faculty’s viewpoint is required. This assessment is critical to understanding the platform’s role in addressing the particular difficulties of language instruction in a culturally diverse setting as well as its value in improving teaching strategies and student engagement.

The opinions of faculty members offer priceless insights into the real-world use of the Blackboard application, highlighting both its advantages and shortcomings. The success of Blackboard and its widespread usage in the educational sector attest to the growing popularity of Learning Management Systems, or LMS. Within the learning ecosystem, these digital platforms serve as virtual hubs that simplify the delivery of courses, promote communication, and encourage teamwork. One of its benefits is that it can efficiently gather vast volumes of data from a variety of teachers and students. This study looked into how English instruction in higher education was affected by Blackboard, a popular Learning Management System (LMS). These results imply that using these technologies could encourage innovative teaching methods and raise student interest in the subject matter.