Title:	AN ICT-BASED HIGHER EDUCATION ECOSYSTEM FOR ENHANCING STUDENTS’ LEARNING AND OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
Author(s):	Haydar Moussalem, Bassam Hussein, Mohamad Raad and Amin Haj-Ali
ISBN:	978-989-8533-75-3
Editors:	Piet Kommers and Pedro Isaías
Year:	2018
Edition:	Single
Keywords:	Information and Computer Technology, Higher Education, Student Learning Experience, On-Line Education Tools
Type:	Full Paper
First Page:	3
Last Page:	10
Language:	English
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Paper Abstract:	As student-centered institutions, universities set their missions to enhance the learning experience and thus profile of their students targeting lifelong self-actuated graduates. Nowadays, the world of education has witnessed a great leap in the use of information and computer technology (ICT). ICT based tools are considered as important enablers for students’ learning. Generally, they contribute to the enhancement of students’ learning experience by increasing their efficiency and effectiveness. When students are well prepared and qualified, they enhance their professional performance efficiently and creatively. However, there are so many available ICT tools that provide a variety of features and functions both on the institutional and student levels. Selecting or implementing an appropriate and suitable set of tools is not always obvious and easy. Universities are under great pressure to become more efficient and provide increased value. They must look at new tools and approaches to reach students. This paper presents one part of an online university management system (UMS) that aims to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of teaching at the largest and fastest growing private university in Lebanon; the Lebanese International University, LIU. An effective system should necessarily have two educational interfaces, one for faculty and the other for students. The interface for faculty is one part of the UMS that has been implemented and will the subject of this paper.
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