LMS Features and Review

Jessica Gomez

GCU:541

3-6-2-18

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 LMS Review and Recommendation
Part 1: Review
Key Features LMS 1
Google Classroom
Fast constructive Students can receive
feedback- immediate feedback depending
on the assignment. For
example, if it is a question
posted for the classroom and
student comments are turned on
it, feedback from peers would
be instant. Feedback from
teachers in the way of
comments on assignments and
editing are also used.
Teacher analytical While there are no
dashboard- dashboard teachers can grade
assignments and view the
grades for that one assignment
for all students. The grade
system is adaptable to the
assignments wherein the point
LMS 2
Schoology
Teachers can send and
receive emails about student
assignments.
Students gain feedback
by a badge set up. It is used to
motivate and encourage
students to do their best. This is
a way for students to keep track
of how well they are doing in
the course. The badges provide
a visual for students.
The teacher can also
create a badge for students to
earn.
There is an analytical
dashboard that lets up view
assignments completed, how
many links clicked on, and
discussions.
LMS 3
i-Ready
Student receive
immediate feedback in the form
of a score at the end of the
lesson. It does not provide
constructive because it does not
tell students how to improve. It
also does not allow for teacher
comments.
There are an abundance
of reports and data collected for
teachers to look up such as
diagnostic information,
assignment scores, and over
view of instruction and time.
 system can be changed.
Self-paced Teachers can make
individualized learning/ time assignments due on a certain
flexibility- day or leave it open. Even
when due date has passed
students can still turn in work
late. Other than that, there isn’t
a direct self-paced learning
plan for students.
Multimedia capabilities- Multiple types of media
can be used in the Google
Classroom. Teachers can post
links, presentations, and videos.
Students can do the same.
Student self-tracking For self-tracking
data- students can view grades on
assignments when it is passed
back to them and if allowed
change it accordingly. There is
no dashboard for the students to
view all their grades at once.
Much like any online
class, students can learn at their
own pace by having
assignments posted a head of
time and accessible.
Teachers can up load
materials into the courses and
groups set up in Schoology.
Students can view their
gradebook, but this is only if
teachers allow it.
Students can do self-
paced assignments that are at
their learning level determined
by the program.
Teachers can also
assign content.
There is no time limit
put on the assignment, although
teachers can see suggested
completion times on how long
the it should take to complete
it.
Students can view
videos and can participate in
lessons through the media tools
such as highlighting text,
moving content, and drawing.
They can not add their own
media nor can the teacher.
Students have progress
monitoring access. They can
see how well they do over time
and gain point/ tokens
depending on how well they
did.
 Part 2: Recommendation
If I were to choose one LMS program when teaching on an online school environment it would be Schoology. Having
never taught and online class or using Schoology before I thought it was a great way to provide course content and management for
my elementary grade level.
Schoology has the capability to set up various courses and groups within the program. Students can join by invitation and can
be in various classes at once. This comes in handy when you teach elementary because you are teaching all subjects. It allows for each
subject to have its own coursework.
It is also great at having its own grade book so that teachers can set it up how they want to view student scores and if they want
students to view them as well. The teacher can also assign the point system for the assignments as well which is reflected in the grade
book. Various assessments can also be made within Schoology as well, such as quizzes, that can be scored and placed directly into the
gradebook.
The organization of resources this LMS provides is diverse. The teachers can upload resources for the course is helpful. From
adding assignments, quizzes and tests, discussions, links, and even uploading files Schoology provides a way for teachers online to
customize their classroom environment. Having that tailormade customization is important because it makes it easier for teacher and
students to navigate when using the platform, as well as having students differentiate between teachers from one class to another
making learning a little more personable and instead of another autonomous program.
These features are what I would expect to have in a useful and productive LMS platform and what I would need in order to
teach an online class.