Classroom Management Systems

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What is Classroom Management System (CMS)?

a piece of software that provides a platform for online learning content and communication tools

used to deliver a blend of traditional classroom instruction and online delivery

allows easy management of the learning materials and tracking of student learning

used by students, teachers and administrators

supports a collaborative learning community and multiple modes of learning

What is Classroom Management System (CMS)?

It is also commonly known as (VLE) Virtual Learning Environments (CMS) Course Management System (CMC) Computer-Mediated Communication (MLE) Managed Learning Environment (LSS) Managed Learning Environment (LP) Learning Platform (P) Portal

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Benefits of CMS?

Benefits: Parents

Help children with homework

To know what is going on in the school

To get involved with the school

Benefits: Teachers

Access resources and tools to support

planning, information sharing within the

school and outside the school

Share the burden of creating resources with

colleagues

Import material from other sources

Benefits: Teachers

Tailor the curriculum to individual learners'

needs by supporting personalized learning

Extend learning beyond the classroom and

traditional timetables

Submit and track activities, including

evidence for assessment

Benefits: Students Personalize home pages with learning tools

such as tasks, diaries and files

Gives every learner access to a personal

online web-space where they can store

course work and their achievements

Store all their work

Display their work to peers and teachers

Features of CMS

Features: For all Differential access for students and teachers.

(includes Login Names and Passwords) Personalized working spaces. 

(individualized folders for participants home pages and work)

Easy navigation, help pages, quick links, references (links for everyone)

Easy-to-use content creation tools. Easy authoring tools for text, hyperlinks and graphics.

Features: For all Information distribution including

administrative information, calendar, news &

course announcements.

Communication and collaboration functions

such as email, asynchronous collaborative

learning, synchronous collaborative learning

Features: For tutor interfaces

Access control Daily management tools Flexible course design and delivery Support of reusable learning objects Syllabus, teaching material Ability to track student progress Assessment tools Student Assignment Management

Features: For student interfaces

Access to learning resources with

a personalized study units, course materials,

syllabus, basic teaching material for self-paced

coursework.

Learning management tools

Collaborative tools (discussion forums, chat

rooms)

Online support

Features: For student interfaces

Other learning materials-

Glossary, FAQs, useful links

Self assessment such as online quizzes and

exercises such as multiple-choice, true/false

and one-word-answer (formative assessment)

Assignment Boxes or areas for submission of

student work (summative assessment)