Online learning management systems can be used by K-12 teachers to supplement standard classroom learning. These systems allow teachers to create online classes, assignments, quizzes and forums to provide students access to course materials anytime from home. They provide benefits like keeping parents informed and engaged, aiding students who miss class or are struggling, and keeping teachers up-to-date with technology used by modern students. While initial setup may require work, these systems can save teachers time and effort in the long run by storing all course resources in a central online location.

1. Online Learning in K-12 SchoolsByBrett Diehl

2. Learning/Course Management SystemA way for teachers to expand their classroomSpecifically designed for a classroom setting instead or creating your own webpage Can be used solely for online classesCan be used as a supplement to the standard classroomMany different websites provide this technologyPricing varies, however some are free

3. FeaturesClassroom scheduleDaily AgendaGoalsAssignmentsDesign online quizzes for students to takeMake your own multiple choice/true false quizzesAutomatic grading for instant data results

4. FeaturesCreatingQuizzesDatabasesGlossariesJournalsDaily AssignmentsForumsChats

5. FeaturesForums for teachers to collaborate with teachers using same softwareSharing of resources between teachersTeachers can create a whole classroom using this softwareStudents who miss school can access class from homeNo more constant asking from students, what they did yesterdayParents and students can stay up to date on what is going on inside the classroom

6. Why Should We Use Them?Will not take over the classroomSupplements what you are currently doingAids students who are strugglingAccess to material the teacher has posted 24/7Keeps parents involvedParents can have students show them what they are doing

7. What if what I am currently doing is working just fine?You already do many of the things now, however it just expands on it and provides more access to studentsSaves all your information and resources in one placeThere are websites that won’t cost you anything to obtain the softwareIt will help filling in missing gapsMight be some more work in getting started but in the long run will save time and energy

8. The Ever Changing ClassroomClassrooms’ are changing very rapidlyStudents are becoming more and more tech savvyStudents want to use technology constantlyKeeps teachers up to date with the changing timesBrings the classroom to the 21st century