LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS LMS BY STEPHANIE PITASSI OVERVIEW
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (LMS) BY STEPHANIE PITASSI
OVERVIEW What is an LMS? Three LMS Options 1. Talent LMS 2. Canvas LMS 3. Brightspace Comparisons Conclusion Sources
WHAT IS AN LMS? A LMS is a software application developed to simplify the learning process through the creation and delivery of e. Learning as well as aiding in the administration, documentation, and tracking of student learning.
THREE LMS OPTIONS: 1. Talent LMS 2. Canvas LMS 3. Brightspace
TALENT LMS Features Cloud Based Mobile Ready for Windows, i. OS, and Android Customizable themes and logos Integration of existing course materials in any format Support for SCORM and Tin Can (x. API) Allows for Video Conferencing and gamification Access to library of ready-made courses – allows users to build and sell courses Multiple tiers of pricing from free to Premium which is $379 per month billed annually for up to 500 users Multiple Supported Languages
TALENT LMS Challenges Pay per active User Large amount of billing options
CANVAS LMS Features Easy and Flexible Development Free Trial Cloud Based Notifications and Communication tools Speed. Grader Collaborative Workspaces Mobile Apps available for i. OS and Android SCORM Compliant Integrates with Google Docs and Office 365 Made up of multiple highly integrated products
CANVAS LMS Challenges Pricing is by request Made up of multiple highly integrated products which can give more features but increase overall costs User reviews complained about the usability and glitches with the Mobile App Top complaint in educator reviews is the ability to see if a course is really published for student viewing
BRIGHTSPACE Features Cloud based Mobile Friendly Free Trial available SCORM Complaint Integrates with Office 365 and Google Apps Step by step walkthroughs or drag and drop for easy course development LMS Broken into three platforms: K-12 Higher Education Corporate Learning
BRIGHTSPACE Challenges Add-ons to Brightspace core such as Performance Plus for additional tracking are available at additional costs K-12 platform is Blended Learning Based User reviews detail issues with things loading to the dropbox and entering grades
COMPARISONS All 3 LMS are cloud based, available on mobile devices, streamline course development, offer grading applications, and communication tools. Talent LMS allows the creation and selling of courseware to other users. Talent LMS has multiple languages supported. Canvas and Brightspace offer in platform integrated upgrades and do not have clear prices available without contacting the company. All 3 LMS provide integration of outside applications such as You. Tube, Office 365, and Google Apps. Brightspace has specific K-12 applications for age appropriate learning to include widgets such as the Funster to engage young learners.
CONCLUSION Talent LMS, Canvas LMS, and Brightspace are all valuable LMS and free trials should be taken advantage of to determine user preference.
SOURCES https: //www. d 2 l. com/ https: //www. talentlms. com/ https: //www. instructure. com/canvas/ https: //learning-management-system. financesonline. com/
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