evaluating and selecting a learning management system
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This presentation was given at the 2012 AECT Conference. It discusses how to evaluate and select a Learning Management System (LMS) based upon an organization’s needs and learning goals. This presentation illustrates how to identify the learning needs of an organization, compare these needs with available LMSs, select potential LMS options, and evaluate these options based upon a presenter-provided rubric. It also shares emerging trends with Learning Management Systems.TRANSCRIPT
Evaluating and Selecting a Learning
Management SystemThomas Argondizza Monica Rysavy, Ed.D.
The Pennsylvania State University
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Organizations making changes
in 2011-2012Blackboard Canvas Desire2Learn
Penn State University of Maryland
Western Illinois University
Saudi Electronic University
University of Central Florida
Contra Cost Community College
Morehead State University
Rowan University California University of Pennsylvania
Source: News Information and/or Press Releases from Blackboard, Canvas, & Desire2Learn
Learning Management
Systems ANGEL Blackboard Moodle
Desire2Learn Pearson Sakai
OLAT eFront KEWL
JUSUR Edvance360 Canvas
University System of Georgia
StudentsModern system accessible on a mobile device
Access to courses after transferring institutions within USG
Consistent system between collaborative programs
AccessibilityEqual Access
Ease of learning interface
FacultyCreate master courses
Migrate existing courses
Grading features
Local Control of functionality
University System of Georgia (cont.)
AdminSynchronize student information
Import information about courses
Security
Pricing
Source: University System of Georgia: www.usg.edu/learning_management_system
Proprietary vs. Open Source
SystemsProprietary LMS systems Often referred to as “off-the-shelf”
Offer the most built-in options.
Typically offer extensive customer support
Open Source Systems Tend to require significant customization on the part of the local system administrator.
Examples ofProprietary and
Open Source SystemsProprietary
Blackboard: www.blackboard.com
Desire 2 Learn:www.desire2learn.com
Jenzabar e-Racerwww.jenzabar.com/
Open SourceMoodle:
www.moodle.org Sakai:
www.sakaiproject.org
Canvas by Instructure
www.instructure.com
CoureSites by Blackboard
www.coursesites.com
LMS Considerations:Learner Tools
CommunicationDiscussion Boards
Real-time chat
ProductivityCalendar/Progress Review
Work offline/Mobile Apps
Student InvolvementGroup Work
Student Portfolios
LMS Considerations:Support ToolsAdministration
Registration integration
Course Authorization
Course DeliveryTest types
Online Gradebook
Content DevelopmentAccessibility compliance
Customized Look and Feel
LMS Considerations:Technical SpecificationsHardware/Software
Client Browser requirement(s)
On-site or off-site hosting
Server requirements
Company Details / LicensingCosts/Licensing
Open Source
Optional Extras
Source: Edutools.com
Pricing ModelsSeat-based - number of people in the organization that may use the LMS
Usage-based - number of students who register for classes
Storage-based- size of files stored in content repository
Source: Choosing a Learning Management System by Advanced Distributed Learninghttp://www.adlnet.gov/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Choosing-LMS-v.2.4_201104132.pdf
Evaluating an LMS:EduTools • A community-
driven site that offers feature-by-feature product comparisons and decision-making supports
• Three methods of exploring systems:• Product
Information
• Compare Products
• Make a Decision
www.edutools.info
Evaluating an LMS:Rubrics Plymouth State
University
Used a rubric to compare Blackboard 9 & Moodle
http://bit.ly/UI6gf7
They compared features such as:
Cost
Ease of Use
Implementation
Course Conversion
Support
3rd Party Content
Canvas by Instructure
Used a rubric to compare Canvas to Blackboard, Desire2Learn, Moodle, and Sakai
http://bit.ly/RYMCq4
They compared features such as:
Architecture
Openness
Features
Usability
Additional Resources
Advanced Distributed LearningChoosing an LMS Video Serieshttp://www.adlnet.gov/resources/choosing-an-lms-video-series?type=video
Edutoolswww.edutools.com
University System of Georgiawww.usg.edu/learning_management_system
University of Marylandhttp://www.it.umd.edu/ELMSeval/index.html