The document describes the components and processes involved in developing and implementing a learning management system (LMS). It includes sections on testing and assessments, course content repository, analysis and reporting, course creation, user profile development and registration, learner tools, support tools, system requirements, and staff roles. The key components are testing and assessments, course content repository, analysis and reporting, course creation, and user profile development. The development process involves thorough testing, organizing course content, analyzing data, creating courses, and developing user profiles in an iterative way.

1. Jon R. Hilden
IX564: Design of Learning Environments
December 10, 2013

2. The following diagram shows the LMS components. Using
the diagram as reference, the following slides describe the
course development process.
Testing and
Assessments
Course Instructors
Course Content
Repository
User Profile
Development and
Registration
Analysis and
Reporting
Course Creation
Scribd. (2013)

3. 
Organizes a team of testers that consists of
administrators, instructors, students, and management
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Thoroughly tests each part of the system by evaluating
menu items, text field entry points, checkboxes, radio
buttons, etc.
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Corrects any issues prior to LMS use
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Is a dynamic, ongoing process that interacts with LMS
instructors, analysis and reporting, and the course
content repository
Scribd. (2013)

4. 
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Stores course content material for future
access, revision, and use
Courses are organized according to course prefixes
and/or course number
Organized by course unit, section, topic, instructor
name, or asset type (video, audio, document, or image)
Is a dynamic, ongoing process that interacts that
interacts with testing and assessments, analysis and
reporting, course creation, course instructors, and user
profile development and registration
Central Piedmont Community College (2013)

5. Our organization will use reporting and analysis in the
following manner:
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Analysis: We will explore data and reports in order to
obtain meaningful information that will be used to
improve business performance.
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Reporting: We will then organize the data obtained
during analysis to develop into information
summaries, which will help us monitor business
performance.
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Is a dynamic, ongoing process that interacts with testing
and assessments, and the course content repository
Adobe Systems (2012)

6. The process for course creation is as follows:
 Review course completion due dates
 Submit course development proposals to training
department for approval
 Develop course objectives, unit objectives, and course
assessments
 Is a dynamic, ongoing process that interacts with course
content and repository
Columbia State Community College (2013)

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Determine target audience through need assessment
Create user profiles (personas) based on needs
assessment. Personas aid in the understanding of how
users will interact with the LMS platform and design
Verify with the development team that the LMS applies
to the target audience
Develop complete set of registration screens, data
collection forms and profile pages used to acquire users
Is a dynamic process that interacts with the course
content repository
Hunt, J. (2011)
Janrain, Inc. (2013)

8. Learner tools will consist of the following:
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Student interaction
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Blogs
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Discussion groups and forums
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Instant messaging
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Learner-centered functionality
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Learner-centered student interaction
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Learner-centered learning media
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Web-embedded video and narration
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PDF handouts
Scribd.
(2013)

9. Support tools assist instructors in the production of
classroom resources and materials and will aid in the
following:
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Improved instructional efficiency and productivity
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Improved product appearance
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Increased accuracy and timeliness of information
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Improved student interaction through content sharing
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Improved test and survey delivery
Sankarsingh, C.
(2013)

10. Although some LMS functions may not work with some
browsers, the LMS is compatible with most web
browsers, including:
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Internet Explorer 7 and 8 for PCs
Firefox 3 and later for PCs or Macs
Safari 3 or later for Macs
To help ensure proper LMS functionality, verify that the
computer systems meet the following requirements:
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Pop-ups are enabled
Cookies are enabled
Java is installed, up-to-date, and enabled
University of Western Australia

11. 
Project Manager
Full Time
 $80,000
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Instructional Designer
Full Time
 $60,000
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Subject Matter Expert(s)
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Contract
$40–60/hour
IT Professional
Part Time, Temporary
 $35,000
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Online Trainers
Contract
 $60–80/hour
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12. Project
Manager
Instructional
Designer
Subject Matter
Expert(s)
Online
Trainers
IT
Professional

13. Project Manager—Oversee the implementation of the
LMS and the process of hiring and recruiting online
trainers on an as-needed basis.
 Instructional Designer—Design the sessions within the
LMS.
 Subject Matter Expert(s)—Serve as experts on the
training subject areas.
 Online Trainers—Lead the training sessions online.
 IT Professional—Set up the LMS to be able to work
with internal systems. Help the IT department
understand how the systems are connected to be more
successful in the long-term.
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