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Course Management Systems (CMS) Presented by: Jeff Lewis Design by: Ben Zastrocky Director, Web & Instructional Technology

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CMS What is a Course Management System? It is a virtual learning environment which facilitates: the creation of educational content management of educational content and dissemination of educational content In basic terms, it is software application that runs on the server and allows educational institutions to create and host courses on the Internet.

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Some example of CMS Blackboard/WebCT e-College ANGEL Learning LearningSpace Desire2Learn There are other open source options such as: Moodle Sakai. Metro State uses Blackboard/WebCT Vista

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Benefits of a CMS: Enhanced Teaching & learning Ease of Use Convenience Defined Roles Consistency Communication & Collaboration

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Benefits of a CMS: (continued) Enhanced Teaching & learning Assessments & Grading Scheduled Content Student Tracking Interactivity

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Basic Features Calendar: Post Due Dates Learning Modules: Present content in logical units. Access content from a central location Communication Tools: Announcements & Mail Discussions/Blogs/Journals Chat/Whiteboard

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Basic Features (continued) Assessments: Online Quizzes Self Tests Analysis and Tracking Assignments: Set Availability Individual or Groups Grade Book: Auto Entry/Calculation

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Great, Show Me!

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Log-in

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My Blackboard

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Course Home Page

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Syllabus

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Calendar

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Learning Modules

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Lecture

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Assignments

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Assessments

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Discussions

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Grade Book