1. Emerging Technologies
in the 21st Century
John Ihrig
Walden University
Dr. Jacqueline Derby
EDUC 6715: New and Emerging Technologies
July 27, 2014

2. What are Course Management
Systems (CMS)?
Virtual learning environment
Can be electronic or print based
Formal instruction with resources

3. What types of CMS are available
and what are the benefits?
Moodle, Rcampus
Both are free options
Teachers can manage assignments, projects and
group collaboration
Coordinate with classmates
Coordinate with parents
Connecting with other teachers
Allows for easier cross curriculum projects and
assignments.
Teachers can monitor activity

4. CMS allows students to…
Communicate with other students and teachers
through chats, forums and feedback
Allows teachers to develop course work that still
meets the State Standards.
Electronically submit assignments for individuals
and group projects
Links to articles, lectures and notes
Teachers can submit grades
Parents can log in a check on student progress
and areas of need

5. The Internet has become
a treasure trove for
content related to the
academic curriculum,
providing learners with
free access to thousands
of valuable courses,
information sources, and
experts. (Lemke, C., &
Coughlin, E. 2009).

6. What instructional gaps might be filled
with an online learning option?
Provide individualized lessons for special needs
and gifted students.
Reach dropouts and At Risk students
Kick start the school year by having assignments
in the summer can be used for reviewing previous
material and introduce topics for the coming school
year.
Assignments for students on family vacations
during the school year or missing assignments
Extra reviewing for tests if needed

7. How can online learning modules
support meaningful, authentic student
learning?
Students are using technology to solve everyday
problems during the school year.
The online modules are student centered and
provide an opportunity for the students to learn in a
different way than they are used to providing more
options geared to fit their learning needs.

8. How can we implement CMS?
Offer teacher training
Offer workshops
Instruct how to create your individual site
Collaborate with other teachers on building
coursework
Good old Peer Pressure
If administration is on board require that
each teacher have a site that is actively used

9. What is needed to implement
CMS?
Reliable Wi-Fi access
Enough computers for
each student, either
laptops or desktops

10. In Conclusion…
Course Management Systems is another way to
provide a student centered learning environment
that can also include the parents. CMS will allow
for all the missed opportunities that may happen
during the year to finally be met. If implemented
correctly the learning opportunities and options are
endless.

11. References
 Lemke, C., & Coughlin, E. (2009). The change agents.
Educational Leadership, 67(1), 54–59.