This chapter gives a summary of information on the most common platform for online classes also known as learning management systems or LMSs. The top four are eCollege, Moodle, Blackboard, and ANGEL. They all usually have the same basic areas which include announcements, discussions, course content, assignments, assessments, chat room, and resources related to the course.
The first LMS discussed in chapter six is Moodle. Among the standard features, it is distributed as an “open source” software. It provides three options for setup. Posts may be peer-reviewed and includes a text editor.
ANGEL is the second LMS and has many of the same standard features. This program offers offline work and students have the option of downloading it. Students and instructors have their own personal folders to store their work in. Folders can be shared with instructors or other students.
The third LMS is eCollege. This program includes the same standard features. It also includes an internal email option and chat tool for private messages. The hardware equipment required for eCollege is a basic personal computer running Windows or MacIntosh.
The final top four LMS is Blackboard. It also includes the same standard features of the other top LMSs. The layout is uniform across courses and educational institutions. The hardware requirements to run Blackboard include a personal computer with Windows or MacIntosh operating system.
Chapter six website links give information on the various LMSs as well as ways to find help on your local LMS.
http://www.gavilan.edu/tlc/ic/online-classroom.html
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