Learning Management Systems
This year I am looking to add an on-line component to some of my classes, especially for quizzes and other materials that take up class time. I am looking to implement a Learning Management System (LMS) on Blue Cord, because our college does not yet have such a system in place. I am only using Open Source LMS because they are free.
I have installed Dokeos, but am unhappy with it. It allows students to take quizzes multiple times and gives them the right answers once they are finished. This is great if the entire course is on-line and students are spread out, but not when multiple students who can interact outside of class are all in the same place. I am now looking at Moodle. It seems to solve this problem as well as some others I am having.
I would love to hear from other scholars who have tried such software. Is there some you would recommend? What problems have you had? Any suggestions for how to integrate this into a regular course? I am open to any discussion that improves student learning.
On August 21st, 2006 at 4:09 pm
Kevin,
Have you looked at blackboard? It may be too expensive but both the University and Seminary that I teach at uses this program now.
On August 21st, 2006 at 9:32 pm
I have looked at Blackboard, but the problem is that it costs money. As a missionary, I have none. Nor does our institution have enough funds to buy such a program.
Fortunately, Moodle seems to be doing a good job. I have spent the last few days configuring it and setting up some courses, and it seems to fit the bill. I will try to blog some on the subject of using such software as the semester progresses.