Learning Management Systems Overview Presented at OACC Conference By Dan Conrad May 31, 2012

Introduction & AGENDA General Introduction Overview of Learning Management Systems Functionality of an LMS Challenge – Campus to Online Keys to success

Learning Management Systems Basically an LMS is an application that allows you to organize, deliver and manage content to deliver an online learning experience. Commercial systems Open Source systems Internally Developed systems

LMS - Functionality Content Repository Quizzes & Exams Syllabus Lecture content Video Simulations Quizzes & Exams Discussions Links to other sources (YouTube, internet, etc.)

LMS - Functionality Content Player Course Structure Course Delivery Assessments Learning Experience

LMS - Functionality Course Management Grade book Attendance Engagement Instructor/ Student Interactions Announcements & Messaging Calendar Reports

LMS - Functionality Important tools not part of the LMS but enhance the learning experience: Collaboration / synchronous events Library services Support services Whiteboard / tutoring technology SIS type functions – billing, registration Social media tools – FaceBook, Twitter

Challenge – Campus Based to Online How do you take your campus based program and deliver an online program Your online program will and should be different from your campus based program Learning outcomes remain the most important aspect of the program

Challenge – Campus Based to Online Ebooks, lecture material, multimedia, links Content Discussions, chat, synchronous events, communities, mobile devices Course Engagement Quizzes, exams, participation, assignments, projects Assessments Email, phone, chat, tech, synchronous , FAQs Support

Challenge – Campus Based to Online What it’s all about Successful Learning Outcomes! Presentation Engagement Retention

Keys to Success Understanding online programs will be different than campus based programs Think through and plan what you want your online experience to be Use technology to create the experience not for the sake of using technology Support systems and training are key to successful programs

Summary Learning management systems are powerful tools A great online program is based on combination of technology, content, and support services There are good resources (knowledge and content) available to help you develop your online programs if needed Programs will always be evolving so get started an adjust along the way

The LMS path forward involves three phases from strategy to implementation I. Define Online Strategy? 2. Complete Online LMS Comparison & Selection 3.Implement Online LMS How large is market potential? What is 1-3 year end game (revenue, outcomes, etc)? What is role of online (vs. campus) LMS? How to best initiative a pilot? What are scale considerations? How to best support individualized course requirements? Support academic and motivational challenges Example Issues: Online Market Opp & Size Profiles Vision for Online LMS Trade-offs Pilot Course Scale & Roll-out What are proven alternatives/options? How to balance cost and speed to implementation? What fits with current campus LMS ? What are content, assessment considerations? (course structure, delivery, assessment, etc)?

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Contact Information Dan Conrad, President Conrad Education Solutions, Inc. Email: dconrad@conradeducationsolutions.com Phone: 570-235-0151