LMS Learning Management System LCMS Learning Content Management System Seminar: Premises of Virtual Learning May 2008

Table of Contents Definition LMS and LCMS Opportunities of real classroom Examples Learning Context 3.1 Blackboard 3.2 Commsy 3.3 Moodle 4. Advantages/Disadvantages

Definition LMS and LCMS

Opportunities of real classroom

Examples Learning Context

3.1 Blackboard

3.2 Commsy

3.3 Moodle

4. Advantages/Disadvantages

Definition Learning Management Systems LMS Either for e-learning or in addition to in-classroom courses Enables to plan and track learning processes Provides courses, books, training events and other content Has the ability to register learners for courses

Definition Learning Content Management System LCMS Enables to design, create, deliver learning content (with little costs) Option of measurement and reporting of results Provides materials, learning methods and schedules Eventually provides certifications

Opportunitities of real classroom

Task Use one of the presented systems to: 1. Upload Material (e.g. Word Document) 2. Announce a Meeting 3. Send Message to a Participant Check for quality of your system. Time Available: 15 Minutes

Task: Example 1 https://e-learning.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/ User: goetzjlk-ext Password: 08ePrY5P Use this systems to: 1. Upload Material (e.g. Word Document) 2. Announce a Meeting 3. Send Message to a Participant Check for quality of your system. Time Available: 15 Minutes

Task: Example 2 http:// www.educommsy.uni-hamburg.de / User: 5morisse Password: 12test3 Use this systems to: 1. Upload Material (e.g. Word Document) 2. Announce a Meeting 3. Send Message to a Participant Check for quality of your system. Time Available: 15 Minutes

Task: Example 3 User: s5861733 Password: 8gs6lzcs Use this systems to: 1. Upload Material (e.g. Word Document) 2. Announce a Meeting 3. Send Message to a Participant Check for quality of your system. Time Available: 15 Minutes http:// www.elearning.ls.haw-hamburg.de / moodle /

Advantages & Disadvantages