Tiffany HarrellWalden University

What is a LMS?Learning Management Systems, also known as course

management systems, are collaborative learning environments where teachers and students can:Engage within an online community Manage courses and student workKeep an online portfolio of work Set goals and create assessments using rubricsCommunicate online through websites by students,

faculty, and groups Receive or provide tutoring and support in learning

“We have reinvented the educational delivery system with the end user-students- in mind, using tools, content, and teaching strategies that help students develop critical thinking skills, build global awareness, and gain 21st century skills” (Young, Birtolo, & McElman, 2009).

Communities

Personal websitesClassroomsClub websitesFaculty groupsPrivate groupsStudy groupsTutor rooms

ClassroomsClass websiteProvide assignments and

resources for courses Provide online tests and

quizzesPost grades Use reports based on

student results for future instruction

Rcampus Classroom:http://www.rcampus.com/fsitehomeshellc.cfm?id=61947&rt=8&view=&sms=home&xsite=annemancl&nocache=1301267400178

PortfoliosePortfolio BuilderOnline submission of

assignments to teacher gradebook

Multimedia upload capabilities

Discussion board for reviews and evaluations

Calendar to track activities and progress

Life-long ownership for students

RCampus ePortfolio: http://www.rcampus.com/EPortfoliohomeshellc.cfm?xsite=lcpage11.W69038

RubricsSearch by subject,

type, and grade levelBuild, manage, share,

and print rubricsClick2Grade

Technology into gradebook

Analyze assessment results

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Student, Faculty, and Group Websites

RCampus Club Website http://www.rcampus.com/clubhomeshellc.cfm?id=61294&rt=5&view=&sms=home&xsite=ohioelite

 RCampus Faculty Group Website http://www.rcampus.com/sighomeshellc.cfm?id=64570&rt=6&view=&sms=home&xsite=pestech

Multipage websites that can be created by students, classes, school groups, and faculty groups.

Combine and enhance the features we are currently provided with through Infinite Campus and School Stream

Tutoring and Support

Post tutoring ads

Find a tutor

Manage a tutor profile

Tutor room builder

ReferencesYoung, J., Birtolo, P., & McElman, R. (2009).

Virtual success: Transforming education through online learning. Learning & Leading with Technology, 36(5), 12–17.