Learning Management Systems as Correlate of Effective Instructional Delivery in Educational Management Programme in Public Universities in Rivers State

The study examined Learning Management Systems (LMS) as correlate of effective instructional delivery in educational management programme in public universities in River State. Correlational research design was adopted in the study. The population of study comprised 69 lectures in educational management in two public universities in River State: Uniport (35) and IAUE (34). The entire population was used due to its manageable size, hence, there was no sample. Two instruments entitled: Learning Management Systems Rating Scale (LMSRS) and Teachers’ Instructional Delivery Test (TIDT) were used for data collection. LMSRS was divided into two clusters. Cluster 1: Canvas Platform (10 items) and cluster 2: Moodle Platform (10 items). TIDT also have a 10 items; making a total of 30 items in both instruments. Both instruments were validated by experts and tested for reliability using Crombach Alpha Coefficient for LMSRS and K-R 20 for TIDT. LMSRS had reliability coefficient of 0.76 while TIDT result was 0.79. Data were analysed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (r) to answer the research questions, while the null hypotheses were tested using regression. Result revealed that Canvas and Moodle platforms contributed effectively to instructional delivery. There is positive relationship between Canvas platform; Moodle Platform and effective instructional delivery in educational management programme. It was recommended that the Government of River State should invest in LMSs like Canvas and Moodle as an alternative to the traditional classroom system to ensure effective teaching and learning at all times.