A Learning Management System Overview

A Learning Management System (or LMS) is a software package, that enables the mangement and delivery of learning content and resources to learners. Most LMS systems are web-based to facilitate "anytime, anywhere" access to learning content and administration.

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Features of A Learning Management System

All Learning Management Systems are designed with similar features, additional defining features of the Learning Management Systems is that they are generally configured foremost for the ease of use by educators, administratiors and learners.

Learning Management Systems "Communication Features" for Learners Provides....

Discussion forums
File exchange
Emails
On line journals and notes
Real time chat
Videos
Individual grade and progress reports (to allow learners to view assessment results)

Features for Learners "Procuctivity".....

Bookmarks
Orientation
Searches within courses

Learners Features for "Involvement"....

Group work
Self assessment
Learner community building

The Learning Management System Provides Administration Features.....

Authenication
Course Authorisation
Registration INergration
Hosted Services

The Learning Management Systems "Course Delivery" Features...

Course management ( Course announcements and calendar administration tools)
Educators help desk
Online grading tools
Learner tracking
Automated testing and scoring
Quizzes
Course evaluation and surveys
Learner messaging and notifications

Support Features for "Curriculum Design".....

Accessibility compliance
Course templates
Customised look
Instructional standards compliance
Instructional design tools
Content sharing and reusing

A Learning Management System is the Platform ....

that allows content management, knowledge sharing, information gathering and redistribution, and collaborative learning. LMS plays a vital role in sustaining and promoting the development of education and training elearning systems. LMS accommodates learners of all ages, individual needs, provides a more diverse and flexible learning pathway, inspires curriculum outcomes, and prepares learners for the 21st Century.

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