CHAPTER 2
THEORETICAL FOUNDATION
2.1. Theoretical Foundation
In
order
to
effectively build
a
Social
networking
system
suited
for
learning
purposes
(LMS and
Social Networking combined), an
analysis of
existing
literature about
effective online
learning environment
needs to be conducted. This chapter will cover the
models,
theories,
and
literatures
used
in
the
development of
the
system
to
provide
the
reader
with
the theoretical foundation
and
frameworks
that will
be
used
to
support
the
solution
design
of
the
problem. The
terms
and
theories
presented
here
will
help
the
readers
to
understand the
terms,
theories, and
frameworks
used
during
the
solution
development.
2.1.1.
Learning Management System (LMS)
Learning
Management System (LMS) is a software application or web-based technology
utilized to plan,
implement, and assess learning process[10], or a system
used to manage
learner
progress
through
courses[11].
Some
examples of
popular
LMSs
are
Sakai,
Blackboard, Moodle, Pearson Learning Studio, Desire2Learn, and Blackboard [12].
As
LMS are
made
for student
learning
needs, therefore the development of
LMS should
be emphasized on the student
needs[13]. Various
LMS features exist that was thought to
be helpful to aid student learning, but only a
few of those
features was actually used by
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