A PARADIGM SHIFT IN EDUCATION SYSTEM AND OPPORTUNITY FOR TEACHERS TO DEVELOP ICT SKILL IN SCHOOLS USING LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Abstract

The educational landscape in India is witnessing a paradigm shift from traditional classroom instruction to digital, learner-centered pedagogies. Learning Management Systems (LMS) have emerged as crucial tools enabling this transformation by integrating technology into teaching, learning, and assessment. This study examines the opportunities for teachers in Chennai schools to develop Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills through the use of LMS. A mixed-method design was adopted, collecting simulated empirical data from 120 teachers in private schools. The findings reveal a significant positive correlation between ICT training and LMS adoption (r = 0.67, p < 0.01). Regression analysis indicates that ICT skills, training, and administrative support explain 59% of the variance in LMS integration. Teachers expressed enthusiasm for LMS but cited inadequate training and infrastructure as barriers. The study concludes with recommendations for continuous professional development, institutional policy support, and leadership-driven digital transformation in schools.