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

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

3. 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

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

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

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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
, phone, chat, tech, synchronous , FAQs
Support

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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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)?

14. Questions & Answers ? ? ? ?

15. Contact Information
Dan Conrad, President Conrad Education Solutions, Inc. Phone: