2. What is a LMS?
“A learning management system (LMS) is a
software application or Web-based technology
used to plan, implement, and assess a specific
learning process” (Rouse, 2012).

3. What can a LMS do?
 Fill instructional gaps
 Support meaningful, authentic student learning

4. How can a LMS do that?
Assignments
 Posting the assignments allows the students to
have 24 hour access which helps when they
miss school.
 All notes and lessons are in one location
 Students can have differentiated lessons
 Students can upload their assignments for
viewing

5. Grades/Feedback
 Teachers and students can access their grade
book daily
 Feedback can be posted in the grade book
 Messaging system can be used to give
feedback

6. Online Forums
 Collaboration between students/teacher
 Provide information/updates
 Discussion Threads

7. Resources
 Additional resources can be posted
 Links to videos/websites
 Web 2.0 tools
 Slideshow presentations

8. Why would somebody resist
online learning?
 Building pages can be cumbersome
 Links may be broken
 Training would be necessary
 Not all students have computers or internet
access
 Teacher feels like they are no longer in control
 Teacher is used to direct instruction
 Teacher is not familiar with technology

9. Here are some solutions to
your hesitation:
 The initial work does take time but the payoff for
the students is most important
 There are a variety of sources that can be used,
so assignments can be differentiated and
meaningful to the students
 A LMS is easy to navigate and much of the
training can be done by yourself
 The classroom needs to shift towards a student-
centered environment

10. Bottom Line: The
benefits for the
students far
outweigh any
reason not to use a
LMS!!

11. References
Rouse, M. (2012). TechTarget. Retrieved from
http://searchcio.techtarget.com/definition/lear
ning-management-system