An Overview of Criteria for Selecting a Learning Management System

An Overview of Criteria for Selecting a Learning Management System: Recent Trends in Design and Functionality

by  David L. Brooks, Associate Professor Kitasato University, Sagamihara, Japan

  Abstract:  
       A learning management system (LMS), such as Moodle, Blackboard, Google Classroom, Haiku, Litmos, and a host of new LMS products, can make a useful and flexible choice for teachers who want to communicate with their students in an active, collaborative on-line environment, manage the distribution of course materials, such as lectures, readings, audio-visual media and course handouts, and for collecting and grading student work. This presentation will compare the advantages and disadvantages of using several of the major learning management systems, and explore improved features in the newest lineup of LMS now offered. 
       First of all, a learning management system (LMS) is network software that helps teachers manage students, teaching activities, homework, quizzes, grades, discussions, and resources across the Internet to any computer with a browser. Whereas a course authoring system is more like a putting a textbook on-line, learning management systems such as Moodle, Google Classroom and Haiku, are integrated instructional environments where students and teachers share materials and engage in thoughtful dialogue. 
      The presentation will examine the core components of an effective LMS and provide guidelines for choosing the best LMS that matches a teacher’s needs, expectations, and time-allotment. 

Keywords: learning management system, LMS, comparison, 
Word Count: 212 words
 

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