E-LEARNING

MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
JAS SOLORIA
E-LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

 A learning management system (LMS) is a software application for

the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery
of electronic educational technology (also called e-learning)
courses or training programs.

 LMSs also act to augment the lessons the teacher is giving in a brick
and mortar environment, not just replace them.
PURPOSE

 The key to understanding the difference between LMS and other

computer education terms is to understand the systemic nature of
LMS. LMS is the framework that handles all aspects of the learning
process.

 Most LMSs are web-based to facilitate access to learning content

and administration. They are also used by educational institutions to
enhance and support classroom teaching and offering courses to a
larger population of learners.
COMPONENTS

 Course Management, e.g. lists of courses, registration, credit

information and syllabus, pre-requisites
 Teaching Materials, i.e. courseware
 Self-assessment quizzes
 Lessons tools: Authoring for contents (structured XML or HTML) and
quizzing/testing (e.g. Java Script generators) or alternatively ability
to import standard IMS or SCORMpackages developed with an
external tool (e.g. Dreamweaver).
 Asynchronous Communication: email, forums
 Synchronous Communication: chat, whiteboard, teleconferencing,
 Student tools: Home page, self tests, bookmarks, progress tracking
COMPONENTS

 Student Management Tools: progress tracking, on-line grading

(assessment), ....
 Learner feedback: course evaluation surveys, test evaluation surveys
etc.
 Usually LMS are closed circuit platforms (logins, restricted access to
classes), so the idea of sharing contents and reusing products
generated during classes does not exist in the world of "LMSs" (main-
stream e-learning).
LMS FUNCTIONALITY

 Course Content Delivery

 Student Registration and Administration
 Training Event Management (i.e., scheduling, tracking)
 Curriculum and Certification Management
 Skills and Competencies Management
 Skill Gap Analysis
 Individual Development Plan (IDP)
 Assessing and resulting
 Reporting
LMS FUNCTIONALITY

 Training Record Management

 Courseware Authoring
 Resource Management
 Virtual Organizations
 Performance Management System Integration
BENEFITS OF USING LMS

 Benefit #1: Centralized Learning

 Benefit #2: Tracking and Reporting Features
 Benefit #3: Evaluation Capabilities
 Benefit #4: Easy Upgrades
 Benefit #5: Simplified Learning Process
EXAMPLES OF LMS

 MOODLE
 EDMODO
 BLACKBOARD
 SUMTOTAL SYSTEMS
 SKILLSOFT
DISADVANTAGES OF LMS

 online learning should be seen as a complement and extension of

classical forms of learning. Not even the best online course can fully
replace the personal contact with a teacher, or the human
relationships that develop in a group. So, traditional classes
shouldn’t be replaced with online learning.