The Course Management System, e-Class at Democritus University of Thrace: Where do we Stand?

Abstract

The online CMS has become popular in recent years in higher education institutions due to the implementation of distance education in Greece. The purpose of this study was to examine the students’ perceptions toward physical education courses using the online CMS, eClass at Democritus University of Thrace. Participants were two hundred eleven (n=211) undergraduate students, between the ages from 19-24 years old. One hundred fifteen (71.1%) of the participants were male and sixty one were female (28.9%). Data was collected using an online questionnaire during one week period. The statistical analysis included both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Overall, participants in this study had positive perceptions toward e-Class and the results indicated that such systems were easy to use and advantageous in Physical Education learning and assisted them to develop their skills. Students’ responses in the survey questions also supported the benefits of using the CMS for their learning.