The Online Learning Management Case Study : Udonthani Rajabhat University

Abstract

The purposes of this research were to 1) investigate online learning management at Udonthani Rajabhat University, and 2) analyze the guideline for the development of the online learning management. This research methodology was mixed method approach: qualitative and quantitative research design. The samples  used  for quantitative research was 99 personnel of Udonthani Rajabhat University obtained by determining the sample size  using Yamane’s formula (1973 : 237), at the confidence level of 95%  and the margin error of 0.05.  Besides, ten key informants were randomized by probability samplings and positive sampling  for in-depth interviews. The research methods used were questionnaires and interviews. The data received were analyzed by frequency, percentage, classification of data, and organized information system, prepared a data editor and analyzed the data.

              The results of study were  :

1. The results of the overall online management aspects was at moderate level (= 3.08). When considered at each aspect from the highest to the lowest mean, the aspect of the online learning participation received the highest mean (=3.20).  Next on down were: strategic planning (=3.08), online learning structure (= 3.08), online learning efficiency (= 3.06), online learning evaluation (= 3.06), and online learning policy (= 3.00), respectively.

2. The results of the analysis for the development of the online management guideline were as follows    

           2.1) The involved people should set the preventive measures for student safety in order to protect the student personal data.  Besides, they should increase channel for student assistance  and advisory .  Moreover, they should emphasize the building strategy to develop the reliable online learning structure and respond properly to student needs.

          2.2) The online learning policy should be established and consistent with the subject matter to increase the student  knowledge.

            2.3) The involved people should be  encouraged to take part in  the development of the instructional materials for online learning at each step as follows: planning the implementation process, developing of teaching and learning approaches and monitoring results

             2.4) The results of the implementation of the online learning program should be monitored by decentralizing the authority to the persons who are responsible for the project according to the assigned proportion authority and be followed up regularly to ensure efficiency and effectiveness