1. Learning Platforms

2. Overview Learning Platforms LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) DEFINITION DESCRIPTION OF ANGEL LMS LEARNING PROCESSES

3. Learning Management System Definition  A learning management system (LMS) is a computer software application that is used for administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, and the delivery of distance learning education and training courses.  While there are many LMS systems on the market this presentation will review the Blackboard LMS system.

4. Description of Blackboard LMS Features  Blackboard is a learner centered LMS  Integrated Plagiarism Prevention  Blackboard Collaborate provides synchronous, asynchronous, and mobile collaboration capabilities  Learning group creation and management  Comprehensive assignment grade management features More Features  Social Learning tools  Discussion boards  Ability to record and embed video  Interactive Rubrics  Online Assessments  Alert Notifications  Includes Wikis, Blogs, and Journals to support collaborative learning. http://www.blackboard.com/platforms/learn/products/blackboard-learn/features.aspx#safe-assign

5. Learning Processes Process 1. Present Information such as lectures or videos. 2. Conduct class discussions 3. Conduct private discussions 4. Receive assignments 5. Provide assignment feedback and grades How process will be accomplished 1. Use recorded lecture videos Embedded into the class. 2. Create discussion forums with questions for students to respond to and then reply to other students 3. Students will upload assignments into a drop box 4. Students will be able to view feedback and grades in the assignment tab provided.

6. References Blackboard Learn Products. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.blackboard.com/platforms/learn/products/blackboard- learn/features.aspx#active-collaboration