Assessing the Students' Usability of e-Learning Management System: Case in Hawassa University, Ethiopia

This study investigated the usability of an electronic learning administration system for learners, aiming to explore their perspectives on technology-integrating teaching and learning at Hawassa University. The study employed both quantitative and subjective strategies. We collected quantitative data from 50 students using a Google survey. Additionally, we purposely selected two ICT professionals to participate in the interview. We used descriptive statistics (frequency count, percentage, mean, and standard deviation) to analyze quantitative data, as well as narration to qualitative data to identify the ease of use and extent of electronic learning management systems at Hawassa University. The study's findings concluded that an e-learning system is most useful for saving time because of its simplicity and ease of use, is available at any time and place, assists in obtaining knowledge from various sources, and provides assistance in obtaining course materials without time waste or cost. The university administration and teachers should play an important role in improving the e-learning management system's usability and conducting further advanced investigations in the area.