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Learning Management Systems
Vamcydher Kilari
Introduction
Intro
Learning management softwares or systems (LMS) enable users to deliver online training courses and materials, college curricula, workshop courses, and hybrid types to train students and employees.
3 Most Popular
3 LMS
Learning Management Systems
#1
Google Classroom:
Google Classroom is part of the G Suite for Education (Google for Education) package that includes Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar and other apps.
#2
Moodle:
Moodle is based on a modular design that lets teachers and administrators build their own curriculum using plug-ins for various workflows, content and activities.
#3
Blackboard LMS:
Blackboard Learn is a web-based LMS that’s used in both academic and business environments to help students and employees improve their learning experience. It’s easily customized to an organization’s needs and integrates with Microsoft OneDrive, school information systems and Dropbox.
Some general Features
Features
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Some general features:
Google Classroom: Some of Google Classroom’s key features include platform branding with school colors/logos, along with the ability to reuse tests, assignments and other content for future classes; share videos, links or images with other students; schedule postings of assignments; export grades to Google Sheets and set permissions for student access/commenting. Mobile APPS iOS+Android /Notifications
Moodle: Moodle provides many features, such as a mobile app, content authoring tools and support for multiple languages. Some of the features in the Moodle for School package include the BigBlueButton for video/web conferencing, Quizventure for gamification with quizzes and tests, another gamification module called LevelUp that includes progressive checkpoints, Word Count for writing assignments, Chemistry Editor for chemistry assignments, Group Choice for group projects, and Checklists and Attendance tracking. Mobile APPS iOS+Android /Notifications
Blackboard Learn’s main features include testing, assessments, discussions and a dedicated user learning profile. However, some features are market specific, such as the analytics feature in business and government markets. The solution can be deployed in three ways: cloud, self-hosting or managed hosting.
Pros/ Cons
Pros/Cons
Google Classroom
G-Classroom
Moodle
Moodle
Blackboard Learn
Blackboard
Prices $
Pricing
Google Classroom is a free service for teachers and students. However, they can’t sign up unless their school has registered for the free Google for Education package.
G-Classroom
Moodle
Moodle’s open-source platform is free to download and install. However, its cloud-based deployment, Moodle Cloud, comes in two packages: Moodle for Free and Moodle for School. Moodle for Free can be used for an unlimited amount of time. It’s limited to up to 50 users and 200 MB of file uploads. If you want to have more than 50 users you have to select one of plans below:
1. Mini-Plan up to 100 users = 190$/year
2. The small-plan up to 200 users= 380$/year
3. The medium-plan up to 500 users=760$/year
If you have more than 500 users you should ask them for a Quote!
Blackboard Learn is known to have the highest Price ranges. Moreover, if we want to know their prices, we should write them and ask them for a quote.
According to Michael Feldstein, partner at MindWires Consulting, estimates the average cost of a customer license to cover a university or school district with the full Blackboard package is $160,000/year.
Blackboard
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I have to be an IT Expert in order to manage these systems?
-It depends on the system you choose, for example, Google Classroom doesn't require very professional skills. Unlike Google Classroom, the other systems require very professional IT Skills.
Do I need workshops/ trainings to better understand and use these systems?
-It is better to use tutorials/go to workshops or trainings in order to know how to use them.
Any questions?