learning management systems overview

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: dconrad@conradeducationsolutions.com

Phone: 570-235-0151