Difference between revisions of "Learning Management System (LMS)"
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| − | {{Term|LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS)|Software that supports the guidance and management of [[Learning Process|learning process]], in [[E-Learning|e-learning]]. Its functions are enabling or limiting access to course content, recording and monitoring the learning progress of individual learners, managing participant and tutor data. An LMS is typically designed to handle courses by multiple publishers and providers. It focuses on managing courses created by a variety of other sources. <ref> [http://pblmm.k12.ca.us pblmm.k12.ca.us](18 March 2008), [http://www.mba.hobsons.com www.mba.hobsons.com](17 March 2008) </ref>}} | + | {{Term|LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS)|Software that supports the guidance and management of [[Learning Process|learning process]], in [[E-Learning|e-learning]]. Its functions are enabling or limiting access to course content, recording and monitoring the learning progress of individual learners, managing participant and tutor data. An LMS is typically designed to handle courses by multiple publishers and providers. It focuses on managing courses created by a variety of other sources. <ref> [http://pblmm.k12.ca.us pblmm.k12.ca.us](18 March 2008), [http://www.mba.hobsons.com www.mba.hobsons.com](17 March 2008) </ref> |
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| + | Two other popular terms that are used to refer to this system are: [[Content Management System (CMS)]] and [[Virtual Learning Environments]]. The difference between these terms is often debated and there does not seem to be much of a consensus amongst learning professionals on the exact distinction between them.}} | ||
Revision as of 13:54, 26 January 2010
 LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) |
| Software that supports the guidance and management of learning process, in e-learning. Its functions are enabling or limiting access to course content, recording and monitoring the learning progress of individual learners, managing participant and tutor data. An LMS is typically designed to handle courses by multiple publishers and providers. It focuses on managing courses created by a variety of other sources. [1] Two other popular terms that are used to refer to this system are: Content Management System (CMS) and Virtual Learning Environments. The difference between these terms is often debated and there does not seem to be much of a consensus amongst learning professionals on the exact distinction between them. |
References
- ↑ pblmm.k12.ca.us(18 March 2008), www.mba.hobsons.com(17 March 2008)