Course Management Systems (CMS) Presented by: Jeff Lewis Design
by: Ben Zastrocky Director, Web & Instructional Technology
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CMS What is a Course Management System? It is a virtual
learning environment which facilitates: the creation of educational
content management of educational content and dissemination of
educational content In basic terms, it is software application that
runs on the server and allows educational institutions to create
and host courses on the Internet.
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Some example of CMS Blackboard/WebCT e-College ANGEL Learning
LearningSpace Desire2Learn There are other open source options such
as: Moodle Sakai. Metro State uses Blackboard/WebCT Vista
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Benefits of a CMS: Enhanced Teaching & learning Ease of Use
Convenience Defined Roles Consistency Communication &
Collaboration
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Benefits of a CMS: (continued) Enhanced Teaching & learning
Assessments & Grading Scheduled Content Student Tracking
Interactivity
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Basic Features Calendar: Post Due Dates Learning Modules:
Present content in logical units. Access content from a central
location Communication Tools: Announcements & Mail
Discussions/Blogs/Journals Chat/Whiteboard
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Basic Features (continued) Assessments: Online Quizzes Self
Tests Analysis and Tracking Assignments: Set Availability
Individual or Groups Grade Book: Auto Entry/Calculation