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

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.