1. Learning Management Systems Dr. Glenda Rose

2. What is an LMS? An LMS is “a framework that handles all aspects of the learning process.” -deliver and manage instructional content -identifies and asses individual and organizational learning goals -tracks the progress towards meeting goals -collects and presents data for supervising the learning process Watson, W. R., & Watson, S. L. (2007, March/April). What are Learning Managemetn Systems, What are They Not, and What Should They Become? TechTrends, 51(2), 28-34.

3. What Can You Do on an LMS? Keep a course calendar Maintain an attendance roster Share content Develop content Encourage collaboration Assess learning Use reports to improve instruction

4. Free Popular Constantly being upgraded May need a “techie” to help you customize to your educational needs BUT… they have very good support Some people find it “clunky” May be hard for less tech-savvy students to navigate moodle.org

5. Free (5 active sites) Connected to Blackboard (transitions!) Available in mobile devices Excellent support Does suffer from “lag” on occasion May be a little difficult for people with low tech skills to navigate www.coursesites.com

6. Free (Enterprise version available) Has a “Facebook” feel Available on phones and tablets Relatively low lag times Individually assign work (grading groups) Graded discussions Students can upload different media www.schoology.com

7. Questions? Thank you!