An e-learning management system (LMS) is a software application that administers, tracks, and delivers online courses and training programs. It provides a framework for managing all aspects of the learning process, including course content, assessments, communication tools, and student tracking. Most LMSs are web-based and used by educational institutions to enhance classroom teaching and provide broader access to learning materials. Key functions of an LMS include content delivery, student and course management, assessments, and reporting. Benefits include centralized access to learning, tracking and reporting of student progress, and evaluation capabilities, though online learning is meant to complement rather than replace in-person instruction.

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2. E-LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
 A learning management system (LMS) is a software application for
the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery
of electronic educational technology (also called e-learning)
courses or training programs.
 LMSs also act to augment the lessons the teacher is giving in a brick
and mortar environment, not just replace them.

3. PURPOSE
 The key to understanding the difference between LMS and other
computer education terms is to understand the systemic nature of
LMS. LMS is the framework that handles all aspects of the learning
process.
 Most LMSs are web-based to facilitate access to learning content
and administration. They are also used by educational institutions to
enhance and support classroom teaching and offering courses to a
larger population of learners.

4. COMPONENTS
 Course Management, e.g. lists of courses, registration, credit
information and syllabus, pre-requisites
 Teaching Materials, i.e. courseware
 Self-assessment quizzes
 Lessons tools: Authoring for contents (structured XML or HTML) and
quizzing/testing (e.g. Java Script generators) or alternatively ability
to import standard IMS or SCORMpackages developed with an
external tool (e.g. Dreamweaver).
 Asynchronous Communication: email, forums
 Synchronous Communication: chat, whiteboard, teleconferencing,
 Student tools: Home page, self tests, bookmarks, progress tracking

5. COMPONENTS
 Student Management Tools: progress tracking, on-line grading
(assessment), ....
 Learner feedback: course evaluation surveys, test evaluation surveys
etc.
 Usually LMS are closed circuit platforms (logins, restricted access to
classes), so the idea of sharing contents and reusing products
generated during classes does not exist in the world of "LMSs" (main-
stream e-learning).

6. LMS FUNCTIONALITY
 Course Content Delivery
 Student Registration and Administration
 Training Event Management (i.e., scheduling, tracking)
 Curriculum and Certification Management
 Skills and Competencies Management
 Skill Gap Analysis
 Individual Development Plan (IDP)
 Assessing and resulting
 Reporting

7. LMS FUNCTIONALITY
 Training Record Management
 Courseware Authoring
 Resource Management
 Virtual Organizations
 Performance Management System Integration

8. BENEFITS OF USING LMS
 Benefit #1: Centralized Learning
 Benefit #2: Tracking and Reporting Features
 Benefit #3: Evaluation Capabilities
 Benefit #4: Easy Upgrades
 Benefit #5: Simplified Learning Process

9. EXAMPLES OF LMS
 MOODLE
 EDMODO
 BLACKBOARD
 SUMTOTAL SYSTEMS
 SKILLSOFT

10. DISADVANTAGES OF LMS
 online learning should be seen as a complement and extension of
classical forms of learning. Not even the best online course can fully
replace the personal contact with a teacher, or the human
relationships that develop in a group. So, traditional classes
shouldn’t be replaced with online learning.