Course or Learning Management SystemsEvaluation of Learning Management Systems (Swiss Virtual Campus)
http://www.edutech.ch/
The purpose of this instrument is to assess the features and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of course management systems used to deliver web-based distance courses. Six major systems are assessed in respect to the student environment that is provided, the modes of tutoring and didactics that are supported, course development features, and system administration. There is a detailed summary report for each system, and the user can also select two or three systems to compare them feature by feature.
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Online Collaborative Tools: Evaluation Reports (Atabasca University)
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http://cde.athabascau.ca/softeval/index.htm
This instrument compares the features of software packages that facilitate web-based collaborative learning. Information is provided on the following categories of software: course management systems for delivering web-based distance courses, asynchronous discussion/bulletin boards, chat messaging, voice and video e-mail, audio conferencing, video conferencing, polling with delayed feedback and polling with immediate feedback. Up to 30 features are reported for each software package within a given category. (Available in html or PDF format.)
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COL Evaluation of open source learning management and content management systems
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www.col.org/Consultancies/03LMSOpenSource.htm
This instrument includes criteria to evaluate open source LMSs. The criteria were applied to 35 products and the short list was systematically evaluated using hands-on testing.
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EduTools Course management systems
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http://www.edutools.info/course/
This site offers a database of about 40 content management systems that have been researched and reviewed. The site allows users to search by product name or by features, and to compare all or some products by some or all features.
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E-Learning Center
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http://www.e-learningcentre.co.uk/eclipse/Resources/choosing-lms.htm
E-Learning Center web site provides a long list of links to sources of LMSs for online or CD-based web-based courses.
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Overview of Authoring Systems and Learning Management Systems
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http://www.peak.co.uk/AuthoringSystem.pdf
This regularly updated report contains annotated lists of the widely authoring systems and learning management systems. PDF Version. Last updated December 2002
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Open source Course management Systems
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http://www.edtechpost.ca/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/EdTechPost/OpenSourceCourseManagementSystems
An annotated list of about 50 systems
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intraLearn
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http://www.intralearn.com/1000_Products.asp
IntraLearn technology can be used by teachers to develop and deliver online educational courses. With minimal IT skills and a standard browser, teachers can help students make the most of features such as email, chat rooms, streaming multimedia and other communication tools.
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