Learning management system (lms)

A LMS is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking,

reporting, automation and delivery of educational courses, training programs, or
learning and development programs. Learning management systems were designed to
identify training and learning gaps, utilizing analytical data and reporting. LMSs are
focused on online content, including courses, both asynchronous based and
synchronous based.
Types of learning management system
Google Classroom is a cloud-based management system that is a part of Google Apps
for Education. Google Classroom enable students to access the platform from
computers, tablets and smartphones. Users can create Google Docs to manage
assignments, Youtube videos and attach files from Google Drive. It helps teachers
create and organize assignments quickly, provide feedback efficiently, and easily
communicate with their classes.
Blackboard is a virtual learning environment and learning management system
developed by Blackboard Inc. it is Web-based server software which features course
management, customizable open architecture, and scalable design that allows
integration with student information systems and authentication protocols.
Edmodo is a free web communication tool. A variety of features which makes it a
perfect tool to be utilized in educational settings as a Learning Management System
include online notes, quizzes, assignments, polls, setting deadlines for homework,
grade book, dividing class into subgroups, online free as well as paid classroom
resources and the opportunity to connect with teachers around the globe. This platform
is equally useful for teachers, students, parents and management of educational
institutions.
Moodle stands for modular object-oriented dynamic learning environment. Founded and
developed by Martin Dougiamas in 2002. Moodle is a user-friendly learning
management system designed to provide educators, administrators and learners with
an open, robust, secure and free platform to create and deliver personalized learning
environment.
 LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS)

A
LMS is a software APPLICATION for the administration,
DOCUMENTATION
, tracking, reporting, automation and delivery of
educational courses, training programs, or learning and
development programs. Learning MANAGEMENT systems were
TRAINING
designed to identify and LEARNING gaps, utilizing analytical data and reporting.
LMSs are FOCUSED on online learning delivery but support a range of uses, acting as a
PLATFORM content, including courses, both ASYNCHRONOUS based and synchronous based.

TYPES OF LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

GOOGLE CLASSROOM is a cloud-based management system that is a part of Google
Apps for Education. Google Classroom enable students to
access the platform from computers, tablets and
smartphones. Users can create Google Docs to manage
assignments, Youtube videos and attach files from Google
Drive. It helps teachers create and organize assignments
quickly, provide feedback efficiently, and easily communicate
with their classes.

BLACKBOARD is a virtual learning environment and learning management system

developed by Blackboard Inc. it is Web-based server software which features course
management, customizable open architecture, and scalable design that allows
integration with student information systems and authentication protocols.

EDMODO is a free web communication tool. A variety of features

which makes it a perfect tool to be utilized in educational settings
as a Learning Management System include online notes, quizzes,
assignments, polls, setting deadlines for homework, grade book,
dividing class into subgroups, online free as well as paid
classroom resources and the opportunity to connect with teachers
around the globe.
This platform is equally useful for
1. teachers,
2. students,
3. parents, and
4. management of educational institutions.
Moodle stands for modular object-oriented dynamic learning environment. Founded and
developed by Martin Dougiamas in 2002. Moodle is a user-friendly learning
management system designed to provide
educators,
administrators and
learners
with an open, robust, secure and free platform to create and deliver personalized
learning environment.