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Benefits of LMS for IUM students and Faculty
Benefits of LMS for IUM students and faculty Improved course management and delivery- An LMS provides a centralized platform where course materials, assignments, grades and other resources can be organized and accessed easily. Flexible learning opportunities- LMS allows students to access course materials and participate in discussions at their own pace and convenience, promoting self-paced learning. Enhanced communication and collaboration- An LMS enhances communication and collaboration by providing centralized tools for messaging, discussion forums, group projects, and video conferencing, enabling seamless interaction between students and instructors, as well fostering peer to peer engagement and real- time collaboration. Reference: Hrastinski, S. (2008). Asynchronous and synchronous e-learning. Educause Quarterly, 31(4), 51-55.
Introduction to Learning Management Systems at IUM
What is LMS? Is a software application or web-based technology used for administering , documenting, tracking, reporting, and delivering educational courses or training programs. Name: Josia T.O katewa Student number: 230001548 Historical context of LMS The concept of learning management system has evolved significantly over the years. The first LMS appeared in the late 1990, focusing on supporting remote learning. This system provide features like documents, sharing and assignments submission. LMS become more particularly vital in modern education due to the covid-19 pandemic, wherevonline learning surged in importance, making platforms like moodle and Google classroom household names in education. Why IUM choose LMS for online Education Remote learning facilitation- LMS platforms facilitate remote learning by providing a centralized location for course materials, communication tools and assessments. Resource management- using an LMS allows IUM to efficie...