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An Undergraduate Thesis
Presented to
School of Pharmacy
In Partial Fulfillment
By
ABSTRACT
The use of Canvas as a Learning Management System has a great impact in the field of Pharmacy
Education. It provides multiple benefits such as course management, class enrollment, educational
pictures and videos, modules, quizzes, assignments, data storage, announcements, and as well as
student-faculty and student-student interaction in both online and personal discussion boards.
The researchers used quantitative and qualitative methods on the determination of the level of
acceptability of Pharmacy students and faculty in the use of Learning Management System through
Canvas with the use of a Likert Scale, which employs questionnaires. An online self-made questionnaire
was used to utilized and gathered the data.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I.R.A.
B.E.B.
K.J.R.
H.J.S.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract………….
Acknowledgement…………….
Chapter
Research Design………………………………………………
Research Instrument………………………………………………
Statistical Instrument……………………………………………
Summary………………………………………………
Conclusion………………………………………………
Recommendation………………………………………………
References……………………………………………………………………………
Appendices……………………………………………………………………………
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Pharmacy education provides pharmacy students with knowledge and ability to become
pharmacist and to enable pharmacists to enhance competency in the profession. The traditional
pedagogy involving face-to-face instruction has evolved in maturation of the Internet. The
pharmacy students and pharmacy professors encounter teaching and learning opportunities beyond
In a period of almost three decades, the need for information technology has been
(ICT) has been observed in various phases of life including education. ICT helps improve students’
knowledge, skills, needs and ability to prepare the new generation for challenges in different
schools and universities around the world. The integration of ICT has many benefits such as; it
gives support to quality learning, improves technological skills and boosts learners to be
interactive. ICT has produced a popular concept in the realm of education, called e-learning.
systemized teaching. This learning system helps utilize electronic gadget to academic curriculum
outside the traditional classroom. E-learning can also be termed as a network enabled transfer of
skills and knowledge, and the delivery of education is made to a large number of recipients
simultaneously. E-learning systems have different various names such as learning management
Learning Management System (LMS) are popular internet technologies that have been
supporting distance, face-to-face and hybrid teaching-learning processes. LMS are used to
organized different learning strategies across different formats that includes formal, observational
and social learning to manage functions such as compliance training, certification management
and sales enablement. By including gadgets, computers, and internet technologies in the learning
processes, LMSs such as Canvas, offers multiple teaching learning tools and provides virtual way
of increased and faster communications and effectiveness in educational processes among the
faculty and sophomore students, pharmacy in particular. According to Hustad and Arntzen,
“Faculty members mostly use LMSs as supplements to their lectures and synchronous
functionalities of LMSs were seldom used by faculty members with no direct contact with the
participants” (2013).
decision to create a new learning management system called Canvas. Canvas is built on modern
web frameworks for use on computers, smartphones and mobile devices. The Canvas LMS user
interface is well-designed for both instructors and students and allows the use of different
technological systems on their own. There are some features that distinguish Canvas from other
LMSs which has many options that enable it to interoperate with open source application programs
developed by trusted resources in the area of education. “For example, it allows instructors to
integrate Google Docs, which is used for productive and collaborative projects in education”
(Kandemir, 2013). By using such leading educational resources that facilitate collaboration and
allow changes to be instantly saved, the limits of teaching and learning can be further extended.
In this modern day, Learning Management Systems are becoming crucial in life in general
and most importantly, in education. Some students struggle with traditional way of learning,
therefore, LMS like Canvas can help address the missing gaps that makes a hindrance between
This learning system provides students and other professionals to easily adopt
technological skills and learning experiences as well as reducing workloads for both faculty
members and students, resulting in increased knowledge and accomplishments in the academics.
It provides multiple benefits in the field of pharmacy education such as course management, class
enrollment, educational pictures and videos, modules, quizzes, assignments, data storage,
announcements, and as well as student-faculty and student-student interaction in both online and
In the fast paced life style, accessing the internet has become part of our daily lives. It is
used for sending e-mails, exchanging news, making payments, interactive games, education,
tracking locations etc. Most of the students prefer an easier and hassle-free way of accessing their
lessons, assignments, and other academic related tasks. For this reason, most of the universities
prefer to have an alternative academic system that would help the students on accessing their
academic requirements. However, Centro Escolar University Manila started to adapt the E –
learning system, Canvas in 2018. Canvas is designed to store and provide alternative academic
requirements through the use of gadgets as long as there is a stable internet connection. This online
innovation is preferable by most students and even academic professionals because of its
Schepers and Wetzels (2007) states that “E-learning implementation is not simply a
technological solution, but also a process of many different factors such as social factors”. It is
also an “individual factors” as stated by Liaw and Huang (2011). Meanwhile, Kim and Moore
states “Such major factors play an important role in how an information technology is developed
and used” (2005). Unfortunately, not all individuals can use this e-learning system with ease.
Individuals such as seasoned professionals need more support in order to use the system clearly.
However, early adopters’ knowledge, skills, and experience, can be managed through the support
they require.
Canvas. The researchers want to elaborate some analysis of the information system as an online
learning support platform such as improvements of quality knowledge flow, recommendations for
Theoretical Framework
The Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) was conducted by Ajzen and Fishbein in 1980.
According to TRA “an individual’s intention to perform a behavior is a function of his/her attitude
toward the act or behavior and social norms. An individual’s attitude predicts his/her intention and
perspective of a technology. TAM was developed by Fred Davis and Richard Bagozzi (Davis
1989, Bagozzi, Davis and Warshaw 1992) by expanding new ideas from TRA. In correspond to
the model, the reliability of a technology by a user is based on two fundamental determinants: (a)
Perceived Ease of Use and (b) Perceived Usefulness. Davis stated that “Perceived Ease of Use is
defined as the degree to which a person believes that using a particular technology would be free
from effort while Perceived Usefulness is defined as the degree to which a person believes that
using a particular system would enhance his or her job performance” (1989, p.320)
Figure 1.1
Figure 1.1. TAM claims that Perceived Usefulness will be influenced by Perceived Ease
of Use. When a user uses a technology and finds it “easy to use", then the user will become aware
by the faculty members and sophomore pharmacy students. This system helps the faculty
communicate with their students and as well as time management. On the contrary, Canvas helps
The study manages using conceptual framework shown on the flowcharts above the IPO
The input represents the use of Canvas by the Faculty and students. The faculty and
sophomore students of the School of Pharmacy of Centro Escolar University. This is to determine
the users’ perceived usefulness, attitude, behavior, and the actual system in the use of Canvas.
The researchers conduct a survey with the Faculty and sophomore students of the School
The output of the study shows the perceived usefulness, attitude, behavior, and the actual
Figure 1.2. The Conceptual Framework of the study explained wherein the researchers
integrated questionnaires to be surveyed to the specific respondents; data collection; and lastly,
• Preparation of questionnaires
• Selection of respondents
• Survey
PROCESS • Collection of data
• RESULTS
OUTPUT
Research Objective:
Main Objective:
This study aimed to determine the level of acceptability of pharmacy students and faculty
Specific Objective:
1.1.1 Age
1.1.2 Gender
1.2 Students
1.2.1 Gender
2.1 Faculty
2.1.1 Use
2.1.2 Accessibility
2.2 Students
2.2.1 Use
2.2.2 Accessibility
In the past developments, Pharmacy students and Faculty members have been using the
However, most pharmacy students and faculty members prefer Canvas since it is easier to use,
intuitive, and it helps the users keep pace of technological trends. Many users that have used
Moodle proclaimed that it is more complicated to use and that the utilization is very low compared
to Canvas.
In this study, the researchers want to determine the underlying factors that benefits the
Assumptions
The researchers focus on the effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction of Canvas as the
new learning management system, this helps the Pharmacy students’ engagement in the system
which will determine its accessibility and convenience. Also, the researchers will thoroughly
observe the compliance of the Pharmacy students on using the learning system and will determine
affairs and the Head of Teaching and Learning Technology Department (TLTD). The
administrators can benefit on this study by collecting new data conducted by the researchers upon
the current curriculum. If Canvas proves that it is an effective and successful teaching methodology
among pharmacy students, hence the department can acquire some information that can give
Faculty Members can benefit on this study since it reduces teaching loads, motivates
personal growth, and develops professional skills. Canvas is beneficial to faculty members for the
reason that: (a) it has an organization of lecture materials; (b) provision of good and effective ways
in evaluating students; (c) enhancement of interaction between lectures and students; and (d)
provision of extra resources for lectures. In sequence to access Canvas for faculty, the requirements
are syllabus for it has learning materials, guidance in developing Canvas, and it includes topics to
Sophomore Pharmacy Students can benefit on this study by using and developing their
own critical thinking such as analysis, communication, creativity, open-mindedness, and problem
solving. Canvas is useful mostly for sophomore pharmacy students mainly because student-
respondents should be enrolled in at least one active Canvas unit, and those are the sophomore
students in particular. Students can be able to carry out all tasks through online tools as well as it
manages time in the most practical way. Slow or quick learners that uses Canvas helps reduce their
stress and increases satisfaction and retention. Each sophomore pharmacy students have access to
Canvas by using the CEU account in order to utilize it. The researchers have selected the
sophomore students because they have completed at least one active unit.
Scope and Delimitation of the Study
In general, the focus of this study is directed towards the design and development of a
learning management system. The Faculty members and sophomore pharmacy students were
specifically selected in Centro Escolar University in Manila from (date) to (date). The study is
In this proposed system, records, and files are computerized and online for accessibility
and portability. However, the researchers limit the online feature of the system to faculty members
and sophomore pharmacy students only. Web-access of faculty members and students from other
departments is not included. The system has a secure log-in for faculty members and sophomore
Definition of Terms
The following terms are highlighted as the most important meanings for the readers to
understand it in ease:
Canvas – a learning management system that provides online education with the use of
technology to the learners. It consists of quizzes, assignments, discussions, photo and video-related
topics. It helps instructors and students to communicate online and communicate directly.
E-learning – a learning system with use of electronic resources.
technologies and services to assist organizations in applying e-learning efficiently. (eg. hardware,
communication protocols
documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of electronic content over the internet. Popular
internet technologies that have been supporting distance, face-to-face and hybrid teaching-learning
processes
Module - a self-contained course that usually lasts for one semester. It includes
learners with a powerful, safe and integrated system to create customized teaching-learning
environments.
particular task of preparing, dispensing, and assessing drugs. It is a relationship between health
sciences and pharmaceutical sciences to ensure the safe, effective, and affordable use of drugs.
Questionnaire – it includes printed questions and multiple choices that is made to conduct
a survey.
respondents.
Technology – tools and machines for practical use to solve problems. A body of
knowledge devoted to creating tools, processing actions and the extracting of both materials and
non-materials. It deals with conception and use of high-tech in the connection with life, society,
and environment.
CHAPTER 3
The methodology covers an overview of methodology used in the study. It presents the
method that the researchers utilize in gathering information and in studying the subject matter of
this research. It consists of research design, setting of the study, source of data, research instrument,
data gathering procedure, ethical consideration and statistical treatment used to analysis of the
data.
This study determines the level of acceptability of the Faculty and Pharmacy Students in
the use of Learning Management System (LMS) through CANVAS of Centro Escolar University.
Research Design
This study uses a descriptive survey method to assess demographic profile such as age,
gender, employment status and number of years of teaching in faculty; and gender and year level
in students. Descriptive research is defined as a research method that describes the characteristics
The statistical analysis of the study can be more efficient to determine results using the
Likert-type scale
Setting of the Study
The respondents of this research will be all coming from one single location in Centro
Escolar University. The respondents are all the Faculty members and 2nd year students of School
of Pharmacy.
Centro Escolar University is a university located at 9 Mendiola St. San Miguel, Manila,
Philippines. On June 3, 1907 it was founded by Carmen de Luna and Librada Avelino. It was
known as Centro Escolar de Señoritas. The CEU became a university in the year 1933. One of the
top universities is the Centro Escolar University in this generation in the country. It is recognized
in health sciences program such as Pharmacy, Medical Technology, Dentistry Nursing and
Optometry. The first college in the University was the School of Pharmacy and established in June
1921. In 1929, it was become degree of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy when it was extended to
4 years. In 1946, 27th of February, the School of Pharmacy in the CEU was granted a Government
Recognition No. 32, Series of 1946. The B.S. Pharmacy degree required 5 years of study, and then
Figure 3.1
Source of Data
The researchers gathered information using questionnaire from the respondents. The
sample population of this study are 17 faculty members and 273 second year pharmacy students.
2. Second Year Pharmacy students for First Semester in School Year 2019-2020.
Research Instrument
The researchers gathered data by verifying, examining and analyzing of the questionnaire.
The researcher designs the questionnaires in proper form to accommodate the relevant information
required from the respondents. It contains two main parts: Part I is used to elicit the respondent’s
profile such age, gender, employment status and number of years of teaching in faculty; and
gender and year level in students and part II contains the Acceptability of the Learning
Questionnaire
Instrument used for research that consists of a set of questions and other types of prompts
that collect information from the purposive respondents. The questionnaire also used of responses
for the statistical analysis. The researchers use a Likert scale for the questionnaire. The most
The questionnaires state the following use and convenience of Canvas and the source of
knowledge.
Table 3.1
Result Interpretation
Interpretation
Table 3.1. Shows a type of rating scale which is called a Likert Scale, it is used to measure
The purpose of this study is to conduct a survey question that is about the level of
acceptability of the respondents. Firstly, the researchers ask permission for the survey. In selected
respondents, all 2nd year pharmacy students and all faculty members of School of Pharmacy who
will respond to surveys. The survey starts when the faculties and students receive the surveys.
Lastly, as the correspondent finish the survey the researchers immediately tally the information
For the Faculty and Second Year Pharmacy Students to determine the level of acceptability
in the use of Learning Management System through CANVAS, the researchers use the following:
Mean - it is also known as average. It is by adding all the gathered data points in a
Percentage - means "per hundred" and the symbol used to express percentage is
%. One percent (or 1%) is one hundredth of the total or whole and is therefore calculated by
Standard Derivation - it measures the dispersion of a data set relative to its mean.
Appendix A
Letter
Dear Respondents,
We are BS Pharmacy students conducting a study on the students and faculty of School of
Pharmacy usage of Learning Management System through CANVAS.
In this regard, we would like to request you to be one of our respondents. Rest assured that
your answer will be treated with utmost confidentiality and the data will be utilized for research
compliance only.
Respectfully yours,
Questionnaire
1) Have you received any certificates/s via distance education like MOOCs (Massive
Open Online Course)?
□ YES
□NO
2) Have you received any development training about CANVAS?
□ YES
□NO
3) Have you ever been asked to?
a. Teach a course using a CANVAS
□ YES
□ NO
b. Design a course using CANVAS
□ YES
□ NO
4) Would you be interested in participating in faculty development training that focuses
on using CANVAS to support teaching and learning?
□ YES
□NO
5) Have you taught any course using a CANVAS?
□ YES
□
NO
6) How many semesters have you been using Learning Management System through
CANVAS?
□ Never
□ 1 semester
□ 2 semesters
□ 3 semesters
□Others, please specify: _______________________
7) Have you ever completed teaching a course using a CANVAS?
□ YES
□NO
8) Have you ever completed designing a course using a CANVAS?
□ YES
□ NO
9) Would you be interested in teaching a course using a CANVAS in the future?
□ YES
□ NO
10) Would you be interested in designing a course using a CANVAS in the future?
□ YES
□ NO
11) Please specify what the university could do to encourage you to participate in
CANVAS use and training in the future?
INSTRUCTION: Please check your preferred acceptability level following the scales
below:
4-Strongly Agree - You agree with the situation or factors at a very high level.
3- Agree- You agree with the situation of factors at a high level.
2 -Disagree – You do not agree with the situation or factor at a high level.
1-Strongly Disagree – You do not agree with the situation or factors at a very high level.
4 3 2 1
I. USES OF CANVAS
1. It gives opportunity to improve my teaching.
2. It gives better course flexibility for students.
3. It provides ease in monitoring the students’
online and school performance.
4. It helps in the provision for extra resources for
lectures.
5. It provides an avenue for teacher to student
communication.
6. It enables teacher to manage task in an organized
manner without struggling.
II. ACCESSABILITY OF CANVAS
1. It is time saving.
2. It is easy to use and operate.
3. It provides an easy access to the subject’s
material.
4. It provides notifications for finished task.
5. It provides notification for due task.
6. It reduces teaching load.
III. PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED IN USING
CANVAS
1. Internet connection
2. Knowledge of using technology
3. Canvas system (ex: network lag)
4. Time pressure
5. User compatibility
6. Gadget compatibility
1. Have you taken any courses or subjects where the instructor used a Learning Management
System through CANVAS?
□ YES
□ NO
2. Have you received any orientation using Learning Management System through
CANVAS?
□ YES
□ NO
3. How many semesters have you been using Learning Management System through
CANVAS?
□ Never
□ 1 semester
□ 2 semesters
□ 3 semesters
□ Others, please specify:
________________________
4. What gadget/s do you prefer in using CANVAS? Check all that apply.
□ Computer
□ Laptop
□ Mobile phone
□ Tablet
□ Others, please specify:
□ Computer Shop
□ Dormitory
□ Home
□ Library
□ School
□ Others, please specify:
□ Mobile Internet
□ Hotspot
□ WiFi
□ Others, please specify:
4-Strongly Agree - You agree with the situation or factors at a very high level.
3- Agree - You agree with the situation of factors at a high level.
2 -Disagree – You do not agree with the situation or factor at a high level.
1-Strongly Disagree – You do not agree with the situation or factors at a very high
level.
4 3 2 1
I. USES OF CANVAS
1. It is effective as a learning medium.
2. It makes lessons easily understandable.
3. It improves schoolwork performance as a student.
4. More practical than traditional way of teaching.
5. It provides an opportunity to improve studies.
6. Students can easily be notified when the professors
posted some notes and task to do.
7. Students find it helpful to communicate with their
professors.
8. Students can easily acquire the syllabi uploaded.
9. Students can easily acquire and understand the
lessons uploaded by the professors.
II. ACCESSABILITY OF CANVAS
1. It is time saving.
2. It is flexible to use.
3. Students can easily upload and submit files.
4. It provides an easy access to the subject’s material.
5. It provides notification for due task.
III. PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED IN USING CANVAS
1. Internet connection
2. Knowledge of using technology
3. Canvas system (ex: network lag)
4. Time pressure
5. User compatibility
6. Gadget compatibility