The document discusses learning management systems (LMS) and the Canvas LMS in particular. It begins with an introduction to online courses and LMS. Key features of Canvas are that it is free, open source, and easy to use. The document then provides step-by-step instructions on logging into Canvas and describes the various features it offers, such as course content organization into modules, readings, discussions, quizzes, assignments, and collaboration tools. Instructors can also group participants and access Canvas on mobile devices. The objectives are to explain online courses, LMS, and the features of Canvas.

1. Presented By-
Ms.Ojaswee Ruiwale
MAET-2013-15
Learning Management System
(LMS)
Canvas

2. Content Outline
Introduction to Online Course
What is LMS
LMS used in present
Features of Canvas
Overview of Canvas
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3. Objectives
Participants will be able to
 Explain idea of an online course.
 Explain what LMS is.
 Recall features of LMS.
 Explain features of LMS i.e. Canvas.
 Create activity using Canvas.
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4. Introduction to Online Course
• People from any part of the world
• Activities performed are totally internet based.
• Learn at their own pace and time.
• Instructor
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5. Components of an Online Course
Onlin
e
Cours
e
Resourc
e
Assignmen
t
Quiz
reminde
r
grade
discussio
n
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6. What is LMS
Connector or Bridge
Upload the resources
Conduct online quiz
Open discussion forums
Grades are allotted
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7. Features of LMS
Communication tool
Resource Platform
Roll call/ Presence of participant
Activity Platform
Grades
Calendar
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8. Present LMS
Moodle
Sakai
A-tutor
Canvas
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9. Canvas
Free and open source
Easy to learn and framework is easy to understand.
Step wise instructions are on the screen
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10. Login
https://canvas.instructure.com/login
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11. Course content
Syllabus
Modules/ Name of Chapter
Reading Material
Discussion
Quiz
Assignment
Collaboration
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12. Features of Canvas
Free and open source site.
Easy to use
Online web-conferencing on the Canvas
No need to download assignments
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13. Features of Canvas
Instructor can group the participants and open the
assignment for particular participants.
Canvas can be handled from the mobile also. Most
of its features works on mobile.
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14. References
https://canvas.instructure.com/login
https://online.semo.edu/help/basics.asp
http://www.lccc.edu/academics/distance-
education/what-online-course?destination=node
%2F653
http://www.learndash.com/how-flexible-is-your-lms/
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