THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BASED ON THE "TEACH LESS, LEARN MORE" APPROACH USING VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS INTEGRATED WITH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

Abstract

This research aims to develop a learning management system based on the "Less Teaching, More Learning" approach by integrating a virtual classroom with project-based learning. The objectives are to develop the system, assess its quality, and examine the durability of students' learning after engaging in the virtual classroom under this approach for two weeks. The research instruments include the virtual classroom system, tests, exercises, and evaluation forms. The study sample consists of two groups: (1) 30 students from Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University enrolled in the Principles of Programming course during the second semester of the 2024 academic year, selected through purposive sampling, and (2) 15 experts, divided into three areas—5 experts in system design, 5 in system development, and 5 in content and activities—also selected through purposive sampling.

            The research findings indicate that the developed learning management system is functional and practical. Experts evaluated the system as highly effective. Additionally, the study demonstrated good learning retention, with no statistically significant difference in students' learning durability after two weeks at the .01 level. This confirms that students learning through the virtual classroom model maintain their knowledge effectively.