The document outlines the differences between Course Management Systems (CMS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS). It defines each system's purpose, functionalities, and use cases, emphasizing how they support e-learning and content management. Additionally, it includes references and acknowledgments for further research on these educational technologies.

1. CMS, LMS & LCMS
the systems supporting elearning
Michael M. Grant 2011

2. course
management
system
is different from
content
management
system

3. Course
Management
Systems

4. course management system
Defined
A CMS is Internet-based software that manages student enrollment, tracks student
performance, and creates and distributes course content.
From http://thejournal.com/Articles/2004/10/01/Course-Management-Systems-and-the-Reinvention-of-Instruction.aspx?p=1

5. Features
of CMSs

6. CMSs in use.
From http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/1674941/CMSs_in_Use_at_Universities

7. CMSs known.
From http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/1674983/CMSs_Known_to_Faculty

8. behind
the scenes

9. Desire2Learn
at http://elearn.memphis.edu

10. Desire2Learn
at http://elearn.memphis.edu

11. Moodle
Image from http://www.k12opentech.org/files/images/moodle_screen.jpg

12. Moodle
Image from http://moodle.drupalgardens.com/article/mon-05032010-2041/
moodle-2-themes

13. Moodle

14. Issues
with CMSs

15. Content
Management
Systems

16. content management system
Defined
A content management system (CMS) is a program used to create a framework for the
content of a Web site. CMSs are deployed primarily for interactive use by a potentially
large number of contributors.
The content managed includes computer files, image media, audio files, electronic
documents and web content.
From http://www.prlog.org/10056268-cutting-edge-content-management.html

17. Functions
of CMSs

18. CMS IT Professionals
& Web Developers
Content Creators
content management
Workflow Adapted from http://www.patrickpetersen.nl/images/cmspatrickpetersen.jpg

19. Examples
Luminis

20. behind
the scenes

21. Wordpress
Image from http://viral-notebook.com

22. Wordpress
Image from http://viral-notebook.com

23. learning
management
system
versus
learning
content
management
system

24. LMS & LCMS
Defined

25. An LMS …
An LMS is a system designed to automate the administration of training
events. LMS functionality includes user registration, tracking courses in a catalog,
and recording data from learners; it also has reporting features for analysis
purposes. An LMS is typically designed to handle courses by multiple publishers
and providers. It usually doesn’t include its own authoring capabilities; instead, it
focuses on managing courses created by a variety of other sources.
Adapted from http://www.nettskolen.com/forskning/Definition%20of%20Terms.pdf, http://www.astd.org/LC/glossary.htm &
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/ict/services/teachingandresearchservices/elearning/aboutelearning/elearningglossary

26. An LCMS …
An LCMS is a system used primarily for development, maintenance, tagging, and
storage of instructional content. During development, it is used to import and
store assets that will be used to create a learning object; and create and store
content objects. The LCMS may have workflow process functionality and the
ability to tag assets and content objects with metadata. If set up to work with
dynamic delivery, an LCMS will assemble the proper assets on-the-fly to create a
learning object. While many LCMS can deliver content, they usually do not have
the administrative functionality of an LMS. Many LCMS can export content in a
variety of different formats.
Adapted from Deborah Adams (2010, personal communication), http://www.nettskolen.com/forskning/Definition%20of%20Terms.pdf, http://www.informetica.com/article/lms-vs-lcms-vs-the-informetica-
lcms-117.asp, http://www.astd.org/LC/glossary.htm & http://www.checkpoint-elearning.com/article/4465.html

27. LMS/LCMSs in use.
From http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/1674870/LMSs_in_Use

28. LMS/LCMSs known.
From http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/1674896/LMSs_Known_to_eLearning_Professionals

29. What’s the
difference?
See Brandon Hall Research
at http://www.brandon-hall.com/workplacelearningtoday/?p=14085

30. See Brandon Hall Research
at http://www.brandon-hall.com/workplacelearningtoday/?p=14085

31. Issues to
consider …

32. References
& Acknowledgements
Brandon Hall Research. (n.d.). LMS and LCMS demystified. Brandon-hall.com. Retrieved
from http://www.brandon-hall.com/free_resources/lms_and_lcms.shtml
Dabbagh, N. & Bannan-Ritland, B. (2005). Online learning: Concepts, strategies, and
applications. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.
Helion-Prime Solutions Ltd. (2008). Cutting edge content management. PRlog.org.
Retrieved from http://www.prlog.org/10056268-cutting-edge-content-management.html
Mott, J. & Wiley, D. (2009). Open for learning: The CMS and the open learning network.
Education, 15(2). Retrieved from http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/2121
Wang, H., & Gearhart, D.L. (2006). Designing and developing web-based instruction.
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.
Special thanks to Deborah Adams, Matt McClean, Chuck Hodges, Nancy Leininger, Bill
Brescia, Elizabeth Boling, Ward Cates, MJ Bishop, David Wiley, Kevin Thorn, Kevin Oliver,
Yuri Quintana, Robin Navel, Joan Davis, David Lindenberg, Mindy Fisher, Corey Johnson,
Dennis Charksy, Michael Barbour, and Tom Hergert for contributing to this presentation.

33. Michael M. Grant 2011