LIMITATIONS OF THE DIGITAL LEARNING TOOLS OF THE 21ST CENTURY

Abstract

This paper takes a step forward and investigates into the higher education industry of Latvia and seeks to understand the labyrinth of the teachers & students with the use of digital learning platforms such as «Learning Management Software», (LMS) and for this particular article the LMS platform investigated is (Moodle), in one particular higher education institution (HEI) of Latvia, International College of Cosmetology (ICC). The research tries to analyze the limitations students’ & teachers’ face during the exercise of such digital tools in their daily routine and what do they demand or seek more from such LMS platforms. Based upon the analysis of the results, a potential new LMS modification is suggested that will help to suffice the current Latvian HEIs’ need  and demands with the changing educational trends and help the academics, stakeholders attached to the educational sector incorporate an LMS platform that is based and formulated on the study of the local market & people.