Factors influencing adoption of the institutional LMS “Virtual Undergraduate Program”: student perspectives

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32870/Ap.v18n1.2781

Keywords:

LMS, Learning Management System, e-Learning, higher education, digital learning platforms

Abstract

The study analyzed factors influencing adoption of the institutional LMS “Virtual Undergraduate Program” from the perspective of the Educational and Social Sciences faculty’s students. A survey was applied to 213 participants. The results evidenced a mainly neutral perception, with a centered trend. While the access and pedagogical utility were rated the best, platform training and technical stability showed weaknesses. There was a positive and meaningful correlation in every aspect, evidencing interdependence. Study limitations include: the lack of the LMS use in certain careers; low participation regarding the complete study population; and single-faculty study application. The main contribution of this study was the demonstration of a gap in pedagogical resources usage, the reliability of platform training and stability, prompting the need to be strengthened. To conclude, the virtual undergraduate program performs the action of repositing information; thus, it is imperative to optimize its characteristics to become a platform that promotes an integrated learning experience

Author Biographies

  • Leonardo Alberto Velásquez Castro, University of Magallanes
    Académico Departamento de Educación y Humanidades
  • José Adrián Paredes Aguila, University of Magallanes
    Profesional Unidad de Innovación Educativa y Desarrollo Académico

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2026-03-27

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Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026): Motivaciones para el estudiante en la era tecnológica

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