Student Perceptions of Assessment Techniques in E-Learning for Different LMSs in English Language Teaching (ELT)

Abstract

This study provides a comparative analysis of assessment methods 
in four major Learning Management Systems (LMS)—Moodle, 
Blackboard, D2L Brightspace, and Canvas—used in English 
Language Teaching (ELT). The central research question guiding 
this study is: Which LMS assessment techniques are most 
effective in supporting second language learning across the four 
skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking? A comparative 
research design was employed, involving 100 students who 
responded to a structured questionnaire assessing their perceptions 
of assessment methods across the four LMS platforms. The results 
reveal significant differences in student agreement with 
assessment techniques: Blackboard received the highest approval 
at 49%, followed by Canvas at 26%, Moodle at 16%, and D2L at 
9%. These findings suggest that Blackboard and Canvas provide 
more effective assessment features for promoting online EFL 
learning. The study also highlights the relevance of LMS-based 
assessment in the context of increasing reliance on technology in 
education, accelerated by the global pandemic. Based on these 
findings, pedagogical recommendations are proposed to enhance 
online EFL instruction, including integrating interactive 
assessments and providing timely feedback. This research 
provides valuable insights for EFL learners, teachers, and online 
course designers, while also offering directions for future research 
on optimising LMS platforms for language education.