Abstract:Course management systems, also called learning management systems or virtual learning environments, are software systems designed to assist in the management of educational courses for students, espe...Course management systems, also called learning management systems or virtual learning environments, are software systems designed to assist in the management of educational courses for students, especially by helping teachers and learners with course administration. The systems can often track the learners’ progress. While usually thought of as primarily tools for distance education, they are also used to support the face-to-face classroom. A course management system allows teachers to manage their classes, assignments, activities, quizzes and tests, resources, and more in an accessible online environment. Students can log on and work anytime, anywhere. Ullman and Rabinowitz (2004) more succinctly define course management systems as “Internet-based software that manages student enrollment, tracks student performance, and creates and distributes course content.” Commonly used proprietary course management systems are WebCT and Blackboard. Course management systems (CMS) are becoming critical to education and have two major purposes (Ullman & Rabinowitz, 2004). First, a CMS can supplement a conventional course experience. Second, a CMS could be used to organize a course experience. COURSE ORGANIZATIONRead More
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Date: 2012-12-06
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
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