Next Generation CMS Research

Next Generation C/LMS: 2006 Research Study Ali Jafari , Ph.D. IUPUI Colleen Carmean , ABD Arizona State University Patricia McGee , Ph.D. University of Huston in San Antonio

Introduction and Acknowledgments
Research Procedure
Research Findings
Reflections on NG-CMS

Background
Initiated as the research theme and project to follow up on current questions
Undertaken during Jafari sabbatical
Continuation of book project collaboration;
Course Management Systems For Learning; beyond accidental pedagogy

Research Procedure
Visited a select number of campuses for one to one and group focus interviews
Faculty Group ; adjuncts, instructors, and professors (59)
Student Group ; both on and off campus (52)
Admin/Professional Group : Provost, Deans, CIO, IT Directors/Managers, Technology Support, Instructional Support, Librarians (51)

Research Procedure …
Seven campuses visited:
One- two day extensive visits
Two or three researchers attended each visit
Less than 10% of interviews conducted via video conferencing

Research Procedure
Participating campuses for onsite interviews:
Bowling Green University
Eastern Michigan University
Pierce University
SUNY Brockport
California State University at Monterey Bay
University of Central Florida
University of Wyoming

Research Funding
Thanks to the following institutions for supporting our travel expenses:
eCollege Inc.
ANGEL Learning Inc.
Bowling Green State University
California State University at Monterey Bay
University of Central Florida

Research Questions
Characteristics and shortcomings of the current teaching and learning systems (more specifically the CMS platforms) being used on campus
Functional and technical requirements for the next generation of teaching and learning (beyond CMS)

Consistent Findings
Compatibility issues:
Brower differences in look and feel
LMS: Not all tools within a system work well with different browser /platform/ versions of OS
Grade book (student + Faculty) limited in feature needs and usability
User Interface (Usability):
Navigation (student + faculty)
Room for improvement in intuitive aspects

Findings
Proposed new ideas for the Next Generation of CMS.
Smart system
Intelligent agents (faculty & students ) have the system do some of the work for me.
Environment
Inclusive package (CMS + ePortfolio + SIS)
Archival and storage options
Share and acess outside of the course
Multi-modal Multimedia communication channels
Audio / Video (faculty) - use of audio or video to response to students email.
Mobile - New Types of Access (students)
Use of SMS to let me know about assignment due

A “learner centered” framework design
The system is technically designed around a person (learner) rather than a course or contents (CMS/LMS)
Support multiply roles beyond learning (career, professional life, retirement)
NG-CMS Characteristics

A “smart” environment being able to think, reason, and act on behave of the person.
Intelligent agent acting as a classmate
Intelligent agent acting as a personal secretary, administrative assistant or helper
Intelligent agent acting as a subject mater expert

Offer global “social networking” services for:
Collaborative learning, teaching, and research
Connecting, creating, sharing
Intellectual exchange / trade

NG-LMS: It looks like Web 2!
Connect
Create
Collaborate
Combine
Comment
Critique

Next Generation Learning Environments
Social
Dynamic
Learner-centered
Umbrella of tools
Portfolio framework

Next Generation CMS Research

by Colleen Carmean on Jun 22, 2007

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