Learning Management Systems

Open School BC hosts BlackBoard Learn 9.1 (*NEW*), WebCT Campus Edition 8 and Moodle. These are widely used Learning Management Systems (LMS) specifically designed to manage online learning. Their built-in toolsets offer teachers and administrators flexibility in course presentation and administration. Their design offers students intuitive navigation.

LMS features include:

Internal Communications:

• Email – Internet mail messaging communications
• Chat – real-time text communication
• Whiteboard – real-time forum to type text, draw objects and insert tables, charts and graphics
• Discussions – group-based discussions on course-related topics (Instructors can choose to implement Threaded Discussions, Blogs, and Journals. Each discussion type has its own settings.)

Grading and Tracking:

• My Grades – students view their assignments, quiz and final marks
• Student Presentation – forum for editing, presenting and viewing student and class projects
• Student tracking – track grades, assignments and participation in discussions
• Grade book management

Look at an online course sample in WebCT or Moodle.
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