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Learning Management Systems Overview Presented at OACC Conference By Dan Conrad May 31, 2012
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Learning Management Systems Overview. Presented at OACC Conference By Dan Conrad May 31, 2012. Introduction & AGENDA. General Introduction Overview of Learning Management Systems Functionality of an LMS Challenge – Campus to Online Keys to success. Learning Management Systems. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Learning Management Systems Overview
Presented at OACC Conference By Dan ConradMay 31, 2012
Introduction & AGENDA
• General Introduction• Overview of Learning
Management Systems• Functionality of an LMS• Challenge – Campus to Online• Keys to success
Learning Management Systems
• Basically an LMS is an application that allows you to organize, deliver and manage content to deliver an online learning experience.
LMS - Functionality
Content Repository Content Repository
• Syllabus• Lecture content• Video• Simulations
• Syllabus• Lecture content• Video• Simulations
• Quizzes & Exams
• Discussions• Links to other
sources (YouTube, internet, etc.)
• Quizzes & Exams
• Discussions• Links to other
sources (YouTube, internet, etc.)
LMS - Functionality
Content Player
LMS - FunctionalityCourse ManagementCourse Management
Grade bookGrade book
AttendanceAttendance
EngagementEngagement
Instructor/ Student InteractionsInstructor/ Student Interactions
Announcements & MessagingAnnouncements & Messaging
CalendarCalendar
ReportsReports
LMS - FunctionalityImportant tools not part of the LMS but enhance the learning experience:
Challenge – Campus Based to Online
Challenge – Campus Based to Online
Challenge – Campus Based to Online
What it’s all about
Keys to Success
• Understanding online programs will be
different than campus based programs
• Think through and plan what you want your
online experience to be
• Use technology to create the experience not
for the sake of using technology
• Support systems and training are key to
successful programs
Summary• Learning management systems are powerful
tools
• A great online program is based on combination
of technology, content, and support services
• There are good resources (knowledge and
content) available to help you develop your
online programs if needed
• Programs will always be evolving so get started
an adjust along the way
The LMS path forward involves three phases from strategy to implementation
I. Define Online Strategy?
I. Define Online Strategy?
2. Complete Online LMS Comparison & Selection2. Complete Online LMS Comparison & Selection 3.Implement Online LMS 3.Implement Online LMS
• How large is market potential?
• What is 1-3 year end game (revenue, outcomes, etc)?
• What is role of online (vs. campus) LMS?
• How to best initiative a pilot?
• What are scale considerations?
• How to best support individualized course requirements?
• Support academic and motivational challenges
Example Issues:
Online Market Opp & Size Online Market Opp & Size ProfilesProfilesVision for
Online LMSVision for Online LMS Trade-offsTrade-offs Pilot Course Pilot Course Scale &
Roll-outScale & Roll-out
• What are proven alternatives/options?
• How to balance cost and speed to implementation?
• What fits with current campus LMS ?
• What are content, assessment considerations? (course structure, delivery, assessment, etc)?
Questions & Answers
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Contact Information
Dan Conrad, PresidentConrad Education Solutions, Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 570-235-0151
