The iMagic E-Learning System on University Students’ Achievement During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Based on Learner-Centered Instruction

Abstract

E-learning tools have played an important role during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study introduced the iMagic E-Learning System which was developed based on the theory of learner-centered instruction. The system is equipped with e-learning platform and apps. It provides five modules for planning learner-centered instruction, including team building, teaching material distribution, assignment, online test, and assessment. In this study, we carried out a series of paired t-test of the changes in teachers’ use of the system and students’ achievement in 25 undergraduate courses over two Fall semesters (2020 and 2021). In Taiwan, Fall semester 2020 was the last semester before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spring 2021; and Fall semester 2021 was the HyFlex semester when the pandemic restrictions were eased. Our results showed that teachers’ use of the system increased in Fall semester 2021 as compared to Fall semester 2020. Moreover, there was a significant increase in students’ course grades between Fall semester 2020 and Fall semester 2021. Accordingly, we identified a positive trend of an increased use of features in the iMagic E-Learning System and learning outcomes. This may indicate that some teachers started to integrate more e-learning activities into their course designs, which benefit students.