Alternative LMSs

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This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to technologies that may function as alterantives to learning/course management systems like Blackboard, Desire-to-Learn, and Sakai. Attend this workshop to gain an understanding of what are the core components of a learning management system (LMS), what technologies might function as alterantives to LMSs, and where you may obtain a  accounts for these alternative LMS technologies.

Contents

Outcome

After attending this workshop participants shall be able to:

  • Describe the primary requirements of a Learning Management System.
  • List various technologies that can also function as, or parts of, a LMS.
  • Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of using the following tools as alternative LMSs:
  1. Blogs
  2. Wikis
  3. Web-Based Office Software
  4. Social Networking Site
  • List where they may open free accounts for blogs, wikis, web-based office software, and social networking sites.
  • Describe issues with online testing and list some alternative web sites that offer testing tools.

Search for a Alternative LMSs Workshop

View the CTL Calendar to see when the next Alternative LMSs workshop is scheduled.

LMS Features

Common Features:

  • Content Delivery
  1. text
  2. multi-modal
  • Learning Assessment
  1. quizzes/surveys
  2. discussions
  3. projects
  • Gradebook
  • Community/Grouping

Specific Alternative LMS Technologies

Blogs

Wikis

Web-Based Office Software

  1. Google Groups
  2. Google Sites

Social Networking Site

  1. CourseFeed Application
  2. BbSync Application
  3. Courses 2.0

Quizing

Other LMSs that you can manage as an individual

Resources and Links


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