In this video, Dr. Mark Bullen questions the value of the LMS and argues there are alternatives that not only have the potential to save money but also to provide a more appropriate learning environment.
[vimeo http://vimeo.com/98760410]
Video: Reconsidering the Learning Management System (9:05)
In this activity you will do some critical thinking about the use of LMSs in the classroom. If you want to understand more deeply what LMSs offer, spend some time exploring one of the LMSs that were introduced in the previous activity. You will need to allocate quite a bit of time to this if you want to explore an LMS from scratch. It may be better to try and experience demos of an LMS or connect with teachers who use them. Then you can ask what they actually do with an LMS and whether you can gain access to experience it.
- Join the discussion group for this module called "Learning Management Systems".
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The question you should debate is:
"Do learning management systems add value to our understanding of innovative learning in technology-rich learning spaces?" - First, decide what other key questions you, as a group, want to ask to frame this discussion.
- Conduct research as needed to fuel your input into the discussion, which should focus around the questions on which you are focusing.
- Participate in the discussion. Try to provide both your own input and responses to the input of others.
- As the discussion proceeds, formulate your own opinion on the value of the LMS for the school learning environment.
Once you have completed your discussion, click on Mark Complete (first time) and Next Topic on future visits to this page.
