Course management systems: Time for users to get what they need
Journal
TechTrends
Date Issued
2008
Author(s)
DOI
10.1007/s11528-008-0111-7
Abstract
Course management systems (CMSs) are
software systems designed to manage
course content and course activities.
These tools (e.g., WebCT, Blackboard, ANGEL,
Educator, FirstClass) integrate technological and pedagogical features into a web-based
system that allows instructors, even those who
are unfamiliar with web-based technologies, to
design, deliver, and manage an online course.
Common features of most CMSs include content areas, discussion boards, chat rooms, assignment drop boxes, quizzes and surveys, and
white boards. CMSs support student-teacher
communication and collaboration; students are
able to share resources, collaborate, participate
in forums, take online tests, access their grades,
and upload assignments.
software systems designed to manage
course content and course activities.
These tools (e.g., WebCT, Blackboard, ANGEL,
Educator, FirstClass) integrate technological and pedagogical features into a web-based
system that allows instructors, even those who
are unfamiliar with web-based technologies, to
design, deliver, and manage an online course.
Common features of most CMSs include content areas, discussion boards, chat rooms, assignment drop boxes, quizzes and surveys, and
white boards. CMSs support student-teacher
communication and collaboration; students are
able to share resources, collaborate, participate
in forums, take online tests, access their grades,
and upload assignments.
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