Moodle: PHP-based, GNU-GPL. http:moodle.org
1. Strategic analysis identifies the organization’s business objectives as they relate to
workforce development, defines high-level priority target areas for knowledge and skills transfer, and describes--in basic terms--the current and desired future learning environment.2. IT infrastructure assessments provide baseline information about the current
configuration of the organization’s IT backbone and detail programs that exist on desktops across the enterprise. This assessment should define connectivity that remote learners and those closer to the central IT hubs will experience. Explore internal or external hosting options. For example, if your organization will host the LMS internally, the IT department needs to understand that the LMS will require continued support. That translates to bandwidth and labor costs that are not often factored into a organization’s investment decision. An additional collateral benefit from conducting this sort of assessment is that it engages the IT department at the beginning of the process. Support from IT is critical to a successful LMS implementation, whether the solution is hosted internally or externally.3. Cultural readiness assessments help determine an organization’s ability to embrace
new learning strategies. Often, LMS implementation projects address all of the technical aspects adequately but overlook political, cultural, and practical implications. That oversight generally results in a stalled or failed initiative. A cultural readiness assessment helps define parameters for success, such as whether you need intense internal marketing for your programs.4. Administrative process analysis maps existing administrative efforts that govern the
training function and identifies procedures that will change due to an LMS implementation. Examples include how to handle overbooked classes and capturing and recording learner results and feedback. Analysis will also determine where the LMS needs to connect to existing HR software systems and databases. Those assessments will help organization develop a clear picture of required functionality and create LMS bid specifications that most closely align with e-learning needs. Most leading LMS providers offer substantially more functionality than basic administrative, tracking, and reporting options, including competency modules and tool sets for developing online course content. In addition, many companies need to add functionality thats unavailable in a standard LMS package. Basic LMS functionality combined with expanded utilities and other learning software applications is referred to as a learning architecture. Some questions to consider when developing e-learning architecture are Will you host the solution?Parts
» Introduction to Learning Management System (for SEAMEO SEAMOLEC)
» Introduction Introduction to Learning Management System (for SEAMEO SEAMOLEC)
» What is Learning Management System?
» Learning Management System LMS
» Course Management System CMS
» Learning Content Management System LCMS
» Integrating LMSs or CMSs with LCMSs
» Instructors Tool Set for Course Website Development and Management:
» Students Tool Set: The Components and Features of LMS
» Administrator Tool Set : The Components and Features of LMS
» Supports blended learning. People learn in different ways. Some students learn
» Integration with HR. This is especially within the work environment learning
» Administration. The LMS must enable administrators to manage user registra-
» Content integration. Its important for an LMS to provide native support to a wide
» Assessment. Evaluation, testing, and assessment engines help you build a pro-
» Skills management. A skills management component enables organizations to
» Configurability. An LMS should easy to configure to adjust the need and taste of
» Online communities. A community learning or collaboration component supports
» Content management capabilities. By this feature administrators or instructors
» LMS as Supplement The Use of the LMS
» Information Sources of LMS Evaluation
» Known Requirements Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Unknown Future Requirements Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Implementability Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Supportablility Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Cost Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Instructional Competence Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Ease of Use Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Scalability Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Administrative Capability Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Service and Vendor Stability
» Compatibility and Interoperability Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Pricing Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» High Availability and Product Stability
» Security Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Problems and Trends with LMS
» Advantages of LMSs Introduction to Learning Management System (for SEAMEO SEAMOLEC)
» BlackBoard Inc. http:company.blackboard.net
» Bravo Content Server WebCTUniversal Learning Technologies http:www.webct.com
» Digital Library - Content Server from IBM http:www.software.ibm.comisdig-
» JCollaborate - middleware from Infocal http:www.infocal.com
» ANGEL Learning LMS and ePortfolio: http:www.angellearning.com
» Apple Instructional Management Solution AIMS by Apple Computer:
» author42: http:www.bureau42.defront.php?language=en
» Blackboard which has acquired WebCT: http:www.blackboard.com
» Brinbox: http:www.brinbox.nl
» ClassAct ClassCampus: http:www.ljgroup.com
» Connected Learning: http:www.connectedlearning.com
» Convene Izio: http:www.convene.com
» Desire2Learn: http:www.desire2learn.com
» eCollege: http:www.ecollege.com
» eduX VLE systems: http:www.edux.co.uk
» e-Learning Consulting Learning Management System:
» Embanet: http:www.embanet.com
» eWebUniversity and eWebClassroom: http:www.ewebuniversity.com
» FirstClass: http:www.softarc.com
» Fourpoint Learning: http:www.fourpointlearning.com
» Fronter: http:www.fronter.com
» Gradepoint: http:www.gradepoint.com
» Horizon Live: http:www.horizonlive.com
» IntraLearn: http:www.intralearn.com
» IBM Lotus Learning Management System:
» Inquisiq: http:www.inquisiq.com
» itsolutions its-Learning: http:www.itsolutions.no
» Jenzabar: http:www.jenzabar.com
» Johns Hopkins Center for Technology in Educations Electronic Learning Center:
» Jones Knowledge e-Education: http:www.jonesknowledge.com
» Learn.com: http:www.learn.com
» learn eXact: http:www.learnexact.com
» LearnLinc: http:www.edtlearning.com
» Lotus LearningSpace: http:www.lotus.com
» Macromedia eLearning Suite: http:www.macromedia.comsoftwareelearningsuite
» Microsoft Learning Gateway: Commercial System
» MyCourse.com: http:www.course.com
» MyGrid4Learning: Commercial System
» NauLearning: http:www.naumen.com
» NetDimensions Enterprise Knowledge Platform GoldSilverBronze:
» NetSupport School: http:www.netsupport-inc.com
» OCCAM Learning Management System: http:www.easyi.comOCCAM
» Scholar360 social network - learner management system:
» SumTotal systems formed by the merger between Docent and Click2LearnAspen:
» Studywiz: http:www.studywiz.com
» SyberWorks Training Center Enterprise or Professional:
» TopClass: http:www.wbtsystems.com
» Virtual Campus VLE: http:www.teknical.com
» Virtual-U Suite VU: http:elearningsolutionsinc.com
» Web-4M: http:www.jdhtech.com
» WebCT has been bought by Blackboard: http:www.webct.com
» .LRN Dot LRN: software and a development kit based on OpenACS for supporting
» Adept: http:sourceforge.netprojectsadept
» ATutor: PHP-based, GNU-GPL, course generator. http:atutor.ca
» Bazaar - Open Source Learning Management System. Written in Perl
» Bodington: http:bodington.org
» Bolinos: http:www.med-ia.chmed-iabolinos
» Claroline: http:www.claroline.net
» ClassWeb: http:classweb.ucla.edu
» Colloquia: http:www.colloquia.net
» CoMentor: http:comentor.hud.ac.uk
» COSE: http:www.staffs.ac.ukCOSE
» DoceboLMS: PHP, MySQL-based, SCORM 1.2 compliant, was Spaghetti learning
» Didactor: Java-based, MPL. http:www.didactor.nl
» Eledge: http:eledge.sourceforge.net
» Fle3: ZopePython - based, free software GNU-GPL. http:fle3.uiah.fi
» Freestyle Learning Home 3.0: http:pcwi122.uni-muenster.defslindex.php
» GaneshaLMS: http:www.anemalab.org
» ILIAS: http:www.ilias.deiosindex.html
» Interact: Interact is an Online Learning and Collaboration platform developed by the
» Knowledge Environment for Web-based Learning KEWL: http:kewl.uwc.ac.za
» KEWL.Nextgen: Part of the AVOIR Africa Virtual Initiatives and Resource projects
» LearnWise: http:www.learnwise.net
» learnOnline: http:www.learnonline.org.uk
» Ludwig: named after Ludwig Wittgenstein. http:sourceforge.netprojectsludwig
» Merlin: http:www.hull.ac.ukmerlin
» Mimerdesk: http:mimerdesk.orgcommunityengine.html
» Moodle: PHP-based, GNU-GPL. http:moodle.org
» OLAT: Learning Management System. Winner of MeDiDa-Prix 2000. Java based, de-
» OpenUSS: platform itself and sourceforge site - Java J2EE. http:www.openuss.org
» Sakai: http:www.sakaiproject.org
» Segue: Developed at Middlebury College, PHP-based, GNU-GPL.
» Seaport: developed at Coastline Community College http:dlearning.coastline.edu
» Whiteboard: http:whiteboard.sourceforge.net
» Workforce Connections: http:www.workforceconnections.dol.gov
» Strategic analysis identifies the organization’s business objectives as they relate to
» IT infrastructure assessments provide baseline information about the current
» Cultural readiness assessments help determine an organization’s ability to embrace
» Administrative process analysis maps existing administrative efforts that govern the
» Skirting senior management. If you don’t make a persuasive business case to senior
» Failing to spell out your needs. If you don’t enumerate your needs from the first
» Comparing apples and oranges. Be aware that several tools that are marketed toward
» Excluding IT from the process. If an LMS doesnt fit into your technical environment,
» Focusing more on price than value. Insisting on an excellent costbenefit ratio for
» Overlooking scalability. Scalability results primarily from open multi-tier
» Ignoring LMS interoperability. Some LMSs only work with their own embedded
» Overlooking vendor track records. Don’t bet your purchase decision on a battle of
» Reinforcing old ways. Too many companies buy LMSs that automate the customer’s
» Selecting customization instead of configurability. Custom code is an enemy of
» Competitive advantage through proprietary knowledge. The fundamental business
» Cost reduction. LMS solutions allow for the online delivery of highly customized
» Accelerated product launches. When a complex product is introduced, sales people,
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