FROM PLATFORMS TO PRACTICE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INTEGRATION IN VOCATIONAL TEACHING

Abstract

This systematic literature review examines the integration of Learning Management Systems (LMS) in vocational education and training, a sector undergoing rapid digital transformation. Although LMS adoption is widespread, vocational contexts face challenges of pedagogical alignment, digital competence, and contextual adaptability. Following PRISMA guidelines, articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science were systematically searched using keywords such as “Learning Management System”, “Digital Learning”, and “Vocational Education”. From 8,828 initial results, 51 high-quality studies were included for analysis. Thematic synthesis identified three core themes. First, LMS adoption, implementation, and user interaction highlighted institutional readiness, user perceptions, and infrastructural limitations. Second, LMS integration with interactive elements, hybrid learning, and instructional design emphasized pedagogical innovations, content personalization, and digital tools. Third, the role of learning analytics, AI, and adaptive pathways underscored data-informed practices and personalized learning. Findings suggest LMS can enhance vocational training through engagement and instructional delivery but challenges persist in usability, hands-on skill development, and teacher training. Effective deployment requires alignment of platform features with vocational pedagogy, supported by infrastructure and professional development. This review contributes a thematic framework, practical recommendations, and future research directions, emphasizing context-sensitive strategies and the potential of AI and analytics to optimize LMS in vocational education.