Comp 20 - Training & Instructional Design Unit 7a - Learning Management Systems This material was developed by Columbia University, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology under Award Number 1U24OC000003.
Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 2.0/Spring 2011 Learning Objectives Describe the basic functions and technologies in Learning Management Systems (LMS), Content Management Systems (CMS), Reusable Learning Objectives (RLO), and Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS) Identify the role of standards and open source initiatives in online learning Describe why an instructional designer would SCORM Gives 2 approaches to modify e-learning content to meet Section 508 Compliance guidelines Build a training program in an LMS using appropriate standards for online learning Component 20/Unit 7a Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 2.0/Spring 2011
INTRODUCTION: COMPARISON OF VARIOUS LEARNING SYSTEMS LMS/CDM/RLO/LCMS INTRODUCTION: COMPARISON OF VARIOUS LEARNING SYSTEMS Component 20/Unit 7a Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 2.0/Spring 2011
WHAT IS A LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM? LMS WHAT IS A LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM? Component 20/Unit 7a Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 2.0/Spring 2011
Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 2.0/Spring 2011 LMS Definition A learning management system (LMS) is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, and reporting of training programs, classroom and online events, and training content Component 20/Unit 7a Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 2.0/Spring 2011
The Basic Functions of an LMS Learner registration Creating schedule of recommended or required courses Tracking learners participation in courses Testing learners Facilitating online discussions Creating reports on individual or groups of learners Processing fees and payments for courses Scheduling training sessions and courses Managing blended learning Component 20/Unit 7a Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 2.0/Spring 2011
WHAT IS A CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM? CMS WHAT IS A CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM? Component 20/Unit 7a Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 2.0/Spring 2011
CMS Features Online posting of course material Learner assessment Discussion forum Communication Drop boxes for student files Reporting usage statistics Component 20/Unit 7a Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 2.0/Spring 2011
Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 2.0/Spring 2011 RLO LEARNING OBJECTS Component 20/Unit 7a Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 2.0/Spring 2011
What Makes a Reusable Learning Object (RLO)? Objective Learning activity (body of the RLO, select instructional strategy) Navigation Assessment Tags Component 20/Unit 7a Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 2.0/Spring 2011
Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 2.0/Spring 2011 How Do You Use a RLO? Each object must communicate to the learner using a standard approach The object should be able to stand alone Movement between objects is controlled by the LMS Each object must be labeled so systems and user can find content http://www.reusability.org For more information go to Component 20/Unit 7a Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 2.0/Spring 2011
Examples of Learning Objects Flash and Captivate http://www.adobe.com/resources/elearning/objects/ Articulate http://www.articulate.com/ Camtasia http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.asp Softchalk http://www.softchalk.com/ Standalone Content Creation Tools Component 20/Unit 7a Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 2.0/Spring 2011
Examples of Learning Objects (cont.) Video learning objects Mini lectures Demonstration Interviews Component 20/Unit 7a Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 2.0/Spring 2011
Examples of Learning Objects (cont.) Purchase off-the-shelf RLO Sharing RLO MERLOT Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching http://www.merlot.org/merlot/index.htm Wisc-Online http://www.wisc-online.com/ Component 20/Unit 7a Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 2.0/Spring 2011
WHAT IS A LEARNING CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM? LCMS WHAT IS A LEARNING CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM? Component 20/Unit 7a Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 2.0/Spring 2011
Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 2.0/Spring 2011 Features of a LCMS Quickly design & distribute training Learners can access the training any time & in small amounts spread across time System can recommend additional training based on the learner’s performance or interests Component 20/Unit 7a Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 2.0/Spring 2011
Disadvantages of Learning Systems High implementation cost Integration to other systems Training on how to use the system Obsolesce Component 20/Unit 7a Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 2.0/Spring 2011