Learning management systems

Web based LMS

WebCT

www.blackboard.com

courses.yahoo.com

Syllabase

Others?

What do they offer?

Views of LMS Access to online catalog, schedule and

registration (www.usu.edu) -- management In-depth course websites that augment

learning and course management -- teaching

Integrated LMS (content, registration, grades, program of study, catalog …) -- online learning

Issues

Evaluation of LMS?Does LMS help students, faculty, staff?Content, interaction, assessment ..

Integrate with existing systems?Registration, course catalog, grade databases, content servers

Integrate with e-commerce?Textbook publishers, digital libraries …

Standards compatibility?E.g., plug-n-play course credits, internet resources …

Issues (2)

Management/technical issuesWho manages LMS? Platform, cost, technical competency required ...

Faculty and student developmentTraining, curriculum development support,

Security issuesImplications for access, testing ...

Policy issuesPolicies for grades, credits, class lists, privacy

Inside Big Brother

A guided tour of:WebCThttp://coursesites.blackboard.com/courses.yahoo.com